Nairobi: The Planning Committee for the International Day of Peace (IDoP) 2026 in Uasin County is reaching out to all peace stakeholders to ensure successful celebrations for the global peace event on September 21 at Ngarwa in Ainabkoi/Olare ward, Ainabkoi sub-County. Kapseret DCC Edonga Nanok, who chaired the meeting on behalf of the County Commissioner, emphasized the fragile nature of peace, likening it to glass that can easily be shattered if not well cared for.
According to Kenya News Agency, DCC Nanok encouraged committee members to act as ambassadors of peace by promoting unity and discouraging divisive rhetoric, especially with the upcoming General Election. He highlighted the theme for this year’s event, ‘Invest in Peace – For Everyone, Everywhere, Every Day,’ as a crucial element in fostering peace and unity across Uasin Gishu and Kenya, emphasizing peace as a foundation for national development.
County Peace Monitor Viola Sang urged stakeholders to utilize social media to spread messages of peace and create awareness about the IDoP 2026 event. She encouraged the community to embrace peaceful approaches to conflict resolution. Senior Assistant County Commissioner for Ainabkoi Division, Caroline Birir, reiterated that peace building is a lifelong process requiring collective efforts to foster harmony in the cosmopolitan county.
Uasin Gishu County Director for Gender, Emmy Biwott, underscored the county administration’s commitment to grassroots peace initiatives. She stressed the importance of peace building, noting its impact on vulnerable groups like women, children, the elderly, and persons with disabilities. ‘Let’s be the solution ourselves, let’s be ambassadors of peace,’ Biwott stated.
Yonah Odek, Director at the Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KNCCI) Uasin Gishu Chapter, highlighted the role of peace in a thriving business environment and affirmed KNCCI’s commitment to peace promotion during the election period. Agatha Mukami, an aspirant for the Huruma Ward MCA seat, urged stakeholders to adopt innovative peace promotion methods, such as using patriotic symbols on personal items.
Representatives from organizations such as Kapsoya Youth For Change, Rural Women Peace Link, and others highlighted the importance of grassroots initiatives, community engagement, and daily acts of compassion in promoting lasting peace.
