ODPP participates in the International Day of Peace in Kapenguria, West Pokot

Ms. Magdalene Ngalyuka, ODPP Head of Hate Speech and Electoral Justice Division, and Mr. Desmond Majale, County Head of West Pokot, participated in the International Peace Day celebrations at Kishaunet Showground in Kapenguria, West Pokot. The event was organized by NCIC Kenya and the County Government of West Pokot, with the theme, “Cultivating a Culture of Peace.”

The event provided an opportunity for the ODPP to educate the public about its mandate and essential policies like plea bargaining, diversion, and the complexity of hate speech. Ms. Ngalyuka and Mr. Majale emphasized the importance of the community in promoting a peaceful atmosphere as well as highlighting the different hate speech-related crimes. Senior Prosecution Counsel Ms. Selina Loitareng engaged the Pokot community in their native language to ensure clarity and reinforce the key messages shared.

Additionally, the ODPP West Pokot team emphasized the significance of mobile courts in providing legal services to communities with limited access. This initiative seeks to raise awareness of legal processes and promote peace throughout the region.

The celebrations concluded with Rev. Dr. Samuel Kobia, NCIC Chairperson, and Hon. Dorcas Kedogo, Commissioner, presenting awards to Peace Ambassadors and launching a transgenerational booklet. The ceremony was attended by a number of stakeholders, including the Ministry of Interior, County Government of West Pokot and Turkana, Interpeace, NCTC Kenya, and other peace-building organizations, reinforcing collaboration for a peaceful community.