ActionAid Kenya on September 17, 2025, held a strategic meeting with the State Department for Internal Security and National Administration at the office of the Principal Secretary, Harambee House, Nairobi, to strengthen collaboration on inclusive development, peacebuilding, and community protection.
Led by Interim Executive Director Samson Orao, ActionAid Kenya’s leadership engaged with Principal Secretary Dr. Raymond Omollo to align efforts in addressing poverty, inequality, and the structural drivers of insecurity affecting vulnerable populations across the country.
With active programs in 25 counties, the organization outlined its work in rights-based advocacy, community empowerment, and poverty eradication. A central theme of the meeting was its comprehensive approach to gender-based violence, focusing on both survivor support and long-term prevention strategies that promote safety, dignity, and justice for women and girls.
The meeting also explored critical issues related to peace and security, particularly in conflict-prone and marginalized regions. ActionAid Kenya shared its contributions to peacebuilding, including the promotion of social cohesion, establishment of community-level conflict resolution mechanisms, and deployment of early warning systems to prevent violence.
Further discussions addressed the need to enhance social protection systems and increase resilience in areas facing insecurity, displacement, or climate-induced shocks. Both parties acknowledged that lasting development and peace require joint action and sustained collaboration between government and civil society actors.
The engagement reinforced a shared commitment to building inclusive, resilient, and peaceful communities, with citizens at the center of governance and development efforts. ActionAid Kenya reaffirmed its role as a key partner in national efforts to promote equity, justice, and sustainable peace across Kenya.
Author: Ezra Kiriago ,Communications Coordinator ActionAid Kenya.