Promoting Active Non-Violence in Kenya​

LIFE IS SACRED 

"You must show the world that you abhor fighting." - Bishop Desmond Tutu

Activities 

2023 activities

Introduction: In 2023, Chemchemi Ya Ukweli (CYU) continued its dedicated efforts towards peacebuilding and promoting good governance in Kenya, focusing ...
LIFE IS SACRED 

"You must show the world that you abhor fighting." - Bishop Desmond Tutu

LIFE IS SACRED;
We Care 
VISION A Kenyan society living in Active Non-Violence (ANV)
"There can be no future unless there is peace. There can be no peace unless there is reconciliation."
Desmond Tutu, Bishop

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"There can be no future unless there is peace. There can be no peace unless there is reconciliation."
Desmond Tutu, Bishop
Respect & Compassion

Our Programs 

PEACEBUILDING AND CONFLICT TRANSFORMATION

Change social cultural attitudes by promoting Active Non Violence Principles and Practice to reduce levels of social political violence in Kenya.

SECURITY AND SAFETY

Promote communities role and contribution to improve security in Kenya

GOVERNANCE

Strengthen the capacity of county CSO’s to make meaningful contribution to county development

RESEARCH AND DOCUMENTATION

Provide empirical data and information through research for evidence based advocacy.
Who We Are 

Our goal is to reduce the levels of violence in Kenya.

Radically centering the negative impact of violence, Chemichemi serves to enhance social transformation through Active Non-Violence (ANV), community policing, civic education, research, networking, and Inter-religious Dialogue (IRD) in order to achieve the rule of law, public safety, harmony and self-development in Kenya

Advocating Change 
Constantly advocating for positive change

News & Events 

Community 
Empower individuals to actively contribute to the well-being of their communities

2023 activities

Introduction: In 2023, Chemchemi Ya Ukweli (CYU) continued its dedicated efforts towards peacebuilding and promoting good governance in Kenya, focusing particularly on implementing the Freedom of Religion and Belief project in Nakuru, Migori, Kakamega, and Isiolo counties. The primary aim remained steadfast – to foster peaceful and just societies where all individuals can freely exercise …

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Summary report 2022

On August 9, 2022, Kenyans went to the polls for what was billed as the most competitive presidential election in their country’s history. After six days of tallying votes, Deputy President William Ruto was declared the president-elect, winning with 50.49 percent of the vote. Opposition leader Raila Odinga came in second with 48.85 percent. The significance of this election …

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2019 Annual report

Message from the Advisory Board Chair  Chemchemi Ya Ukweli and its supporters helped hundreds of Kenya citizensto pursue social  justice with the year 2019. These citizens accesseddemocracy, peace and security while others  benefited from an advanced knowledge and practice of active nonviolence. These and other  achievements described in this report represent a beacon of hope …

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