Nakuru Governor Susan Kihika has urged the National Cohesion and Integration Commission(NCIC) not to wait for violence before acting. Speaking when she presided over this year’s International Peace Day, Kihika said peace is paramount for any development to be realized. According to Kihika, a country that has experienced violence in the past, now understands better […]
Peace and security messages took centre stage at International Youth Day event 2026 held in Nakuru on Wednesday August 12, 2026. The event organized by MIDRIFT HURINET was to commemorate this year’s International Youth Day. The youth participated in a procession within Nakuru CBD before congregating at Christ The King Hall for a conversation and […]
The Nakuru County Civil Society Organizations Forum (NACCSOF or NACSOF) on Thursday July 30, 2026 hosted Governor’s Roundtable meeting with calls for adherence to constitutionalism and enhancing principles of Devolution. Under the theme ‘In pursuit of Devolution Dream’, the meeting that was graced by Nakuru Deputy Governor David Kones, also brought together County Executive Committee […]
MIDRIFT HURINET Executive Director Joseph Omondi has called on police officers to embrace proactive peace building and harness digital platforms and emerging Artificial Intelligence technologies. Omondi notes that hai will go a long way in countering harmful narratives, while advancing positive civic engagement. He was speaking on Monday July 27, 2026 during the official opening […]
Young people in Nakuru and Kenya as a whole have been urged to actively participate in electoral process. The call was made by MIDRIFT HURINET Executive Director Mr Joseph Omondi. Speaking during the launch of voter registration campaign for Nakuru West and Nakuru East, Mr. Omondi was categorical that young people have a great potential […]
Nakuru based MIDRIFT HURINET has reiterated the need for enhanced collaboration towards peace building, accountability and community policing. This was affirmed by a team led by Executive Director Mr. Joseph Omondi that paid a courtesy call to the Rift Valley Administration Police Commander Mr. Atiagaga Amadadi John. The meeting aimed to enhance collaboration on peace […]
MIDRIFT HURINET has lauded the role played by Youth Friendly Centres. The NGO notes that these centres act safe spaces for young people to air out their issues and concerns, hence a reason to revitalize those that have been dormant. According to MIDRIFT HURINET, the centers are key in matters youth-led advocacy. This, even as […]
Nakuru-based Centre for Transformational Leadership (CTL) has launched a civic engagement App dubbed Gundua Info. Gundua Info App that is now live on the Play Store, will help Nakuru residents track county budgets, monitor projects as well as demand answers —all from their phones. Speaking on Thursday during the launch, CTL Executive Director Buncy Kubutha […]
Nakuru-based MIDRIFT HURINET has reiterated commitment towards actualization of UN Security Council Resolution 2250 on matters youth involvement in peace and security matters. MIDRIFT HURINET has been holding community Dialogue forums in various Wards of Nakuru Town West and Nakuru Town East Constituencies. The forums were facilitated by MIDRIFT HURINET and the GIZ,German International Cooperation […]
MIDRIFT HURINET held community Dialogue in Barut Ward with focus on youth engaging in leadership and matters peace. During the forum, Ms. Rono- one of the youth champions, capacity strengthened through MIDRIFT HURINET’s Peace, Accountability, and Community Empowerment (PACE) program supported by GIZ,German International Cooperation, articulated a compelling vision for youth-inclusive leadership rooted in peacebuilding […]