The overall objectives of this programme are to “promote tolerance and peaceful co-existence among all Kenyan communities” and to “establish and operationalize a policy and institutional framework for PBCR and Early Warning Mechanisms on social conflict”.
To achieve these objectives, the following core projects and activities will be undertaken:
- Country-wide PBCR Civic & Stakeholder Dialogues / Fora: Expanding on a pilot framework already in place in selected locations, this process of civic and stakeholder dialogues and fora at national, provincial, district and local level is envisaged to take place at least once a year across the country. Such dialogue will be open in nature, aimed at community interaction on social and other issues, while at the same time allowing communities and stakeholders to make their views known to government on matters of interest and concern.
- District Peace Committee (DPC) Framework: 20 District Peace Committees (DPCs) have been set up mainly located in the North Rift region. Under this initiative, the DPC framework will be extended to the entire country, and linked to District Security Committees. It is envisaged that 20 DPCs will be established every year.
- Annual Socio-Cultural Events: It is envisaged that 2 annual cultural events will be held every year in at least 40 districts around the country. Working on a rotational basis, these events will include music concerts, sporting contests, multi-cultural exhibitions and peace modelling. This initiative will act as an important cornerstone of the process of building national cohesion in a multi-cultural context. Public-Private Partnership (PPP) modalities will be pursued to ensure that these events are successfully carried out.
- Multi-Media Peace Messages: As an ongoing programme, resources will be devoted towards the timed and regular transmission of peace messages through the electronic, print and broadcast media. Varying creative approaches will be used to ensure that these messages retain their impact and effect over the period of the MTP.
- PBCR Policy Framework: The peace building and conflict management processes will be institutionalized through a policy and legal framework that establishes a National Peace Building Commission (NPBC). The core functions of this Commission will revolve around leadership, management and coordination of all projects, measures and actions falling within the Peace Building and Conflict Resolution Programme. It is expected that the NPBC will replace the current National Steering Committee (NSC) on Peace Building and Conflict Management.
- PBCR Capacity Development: Capacity development will be necessary not simply for officers of the NPBC, but also for Administrative Officers (Provincial Administration), Chiefs, Administration Police, District Security Committees and District Peace Committees. The current peace building curriculum (including records of practical activities undertaken) will be consolidated and converted into a formal curriculum, including teaching, Training of Trainers and actual training manuals. This will form the basis for continuous capacity building.
- PBCR MIS/M&E System: With a policy, legal and institutional framework in place, and a capacity development package available, the third element of management improvement will involve the development of a comprehensive MIS/M&E system for PBCR.
