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September 3, 2026
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Youth recruited to spot election threats across 11 counties

Youth recruited to spot election threats across 11 counties

Young people will be deployed across 11 counties to monitor early signs of electoral violence, misinformation and hate speech as the country heads towards the 2027 General Election...

✨ Key Highlights

A new initiative named PeacePulse is set to deploy young people across 11 counties to monitor and report early signs of electoral violence, misinformation, and hate speech ahead of the 2027 General Election.

  • The project will operate in Nairobi, Machakos, Kajiado, Kiambu, Homa Bay, Migori, Mombasa, Lamu, Tana River, Nyeri and Garissa counties.
  • Key organizations involved include Search for Common Ground Kenya, Kenya Community Support Center (KECOSCE), and Kenya Coalition on Youth Peace and Security (KCYPS).
  • The initiative emphasizes the role of youth in both physical communities and digital platforms, with support pledged by the Assistant Inspector General of Police, Dancun Ochieng.

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