.@NCTC_Kenya, with the support of the @EUinKenya, joined Kenyans at the #Mashujaa Thematic week held at Eldoret National Polytechnic, engaging members of the public on preventing and countering violent extremism, strengthening community resilience, and promoting the shared responsibility of keeping Kenya safe. Together, we honour our heroes by building a peaceful, secure, and resilient Kenya. ⁠#MashujaaDay2026 #PreventViolentExtremism #CommunitySecurity #PeaceStartsWithUs #PiaHawaNiWazalendo

.@NCTC_Kenya, led by Deputy Director General Brig Gen Yahya Abdikadir Mohamed, today hosted a delegation from the Malawi Defence Force Senior Command and Staff Course No. 5 of 2026, led by Maj Gen V P S Moyo, Commandant of the Malawi Defence Force Senior Command and Staff College. The engagement provided a platform for professional exchange on Kenya’s counter-terrorism architecture, the evolving regional and global terrorism threat, prevention and countering violent extremism, terrorist financing, emerging technologies and cyber-enabled threats. Brig Gen Mohamed underscored the importance of anticipating emerging threats, intelligence-led responses, inter-agency coordination, community resilience and regional cooperation, noting that building resilience before threats become entrenched is critical to effective counter-terrorism. The engagement reaffirmed the importance of regional partnerships, professional knowledge exchange and collective preparedness in responding to Africa’s evolving terrorism and violent extremism landscape. #TuweTayariKuilinda @kdfinfo @SoipanTuya #SecureKe

There is a growing sense of confidence among local leaders, the community and security actors about the progress being made in Lamu County. The @NCTC_Kenya is building on that momentum through the formation of the Security and Community Policing Working Group (SCPWG) in the County. The group brings different actors into one space to sustain the gains made in security, strengthen early warning and address emerging concerns before they grow. Speaking during the engagement, the Deputy County Commissioner challenged the long-held perception that communities and the security actors cannot work together, emphasizing the need to build a strong working relationship between the two for the good of Lamu County. #NSPCVE #TuweTayariKuilinda #SecureKe @EUinKenya

What does the @NCTC_Kenya Director General think about this year’s #NairobiCaucus2026? Mr. Kibiego Kigen reflects on the two-day Caucus, the key takeaways for NCTC, the future of PCVE, and whether he was happy to see young people meaningfully represented in the discussions. And then… we got a little distracted. Bag ni ya nini? 😂 He’s heard the phrase. He knows it’s trending. But what exactly is #bag? Watch till the end. @UN_OCT @EUinKenya @theGCERF @IGAD_CEPCVE @UNISNairobi @theGCTF

The afternoon breakout sessions shifted the conversation towards practical approaches to strengthening resilience and protection, with Breakout Session 1 focusing on risk and vulnerability assessment for critical infrastructure systems and operations, as well as addressing resource and capability gaps, while Breakout Session 2 examined risk and vulnerability assessment for public spaces and the alignment of people, systems and equipment for seamless, interoperable protection. #NairobiCaucus2026 @UNODC_TPB @AUCTCentre @IGAD_CEPCVE @UN_OCT @EUinKenya

The #NairobiCaucus2026 continued with the 2nd Plenary Discussion on “From Global Good Practices to National Action.” Mr. Ignacio Ibanez of @UN_OCT explored global good practices in protecting critical infrastructure and vulnerable public spaces, while @KoiguNdegwa of @NCTC_Kenya examined national policy responses, drawing on Kenya’s experience in protecting these vital systems and spaces. The session highlighted the importance of translating global lessons into practical, nationally relevant action. @EUinKenya @theGCTF @EU_FPI @guardiacivil @theGCERF @stefanomanservi @ForeignOfficeKE

The #NairobiCaucus2026 opened its substantive discussions with the 1st Plenary Discussion on Strategic Threat Assessment of Terrorist Risks to Hard and Soft Targets. Moderated by Mr. Zeeshan Amin Mohamed of @UN_OCT, the session featured Dr. James Olela of the @NIRUC_Ke, who examined terrorist threats to critical infrastructure, including attack methods, tactics and strategic intent. Col. Ramon Gonzalez of @CTPublicSpaces focused on terrorist threats to public spaces, exploring patterns of attack and strategic intent. The discussion set the tone for the Caucus by examining how evolving terrorist threats target both critical systems and spaces where people live, work and gather. @EUinKenya @theGCTF @EU_FPI @guardiacivil

The Fifth Nairobi Caucus opens today in Nairobi under the theme: “Protecting Critical Infrastructure Systems and Public Spaces from Terrorism.” For two days, regional and international partners will examine evolving terrorist threats, vulnerabilities, preparedness, resilience and the cooperation needed to protect the systems and spaces communities depend on. From vulnerability to resilience. From reaction to prevention. #NairobiCaucus2026 @CTPublicSpaces @theGCTF

"Protecting critical infrustructure and public spaces means protecting the systems, services, and places that societies depend on everyday. It requires risk-informed preparedness, strong public-private partnerships and the capacity to prevent, mitigate, respond to and recover from terrorist attacks." - Steven Sequeira, Deputy Director, @UN_OCT at the #NairobiCaucus2026 @UN_OCT @theGCERF @tendasasa @ForeignOfficeKE @Tubsancenter @EUinKenya #NairobiCaucus2026 #SecureKe #TuweTayariKuilinda

"It is encouraging that today’s theme is about ‘protecting critical infrastructure systems and public spaces.’ This is both timely and relevant given Kenya’s rapid and vast infrastructural transformation. Our dams, railways, digital assets, energy infrastructure, health systems and stadia, are critical infrastructure that should be protected from terrorists’ attacks" - @MusaliaMudavadi, Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign & Diaspora Affairs of the Republic of Kenya at the #NairobiCaucus2026 @UN_OCT @theGCERF @tendasasa @ForeignOfficeKE @Tubsancenter @EUinKenya #NairobiCaucus2026 #SecureKe #TuweTayariKuilinda

"Our success rests on solidarity and a shared resolve to innovate contextualised, African-led solutions that eradicate the threat of terrorism from our region and across our continent." - Mr. Kibiego Kigen, Director General @NCTC_Kenya at the #NairobiCaucus2026 @UN_OCT @theGCERF @tendasasa @ForeignOfficeKE @Tubsancenter @EUinKenya #NairobiCaucus2026 #SecureKe #TuweTayariKuilinda

Nairobi is the center of regional counter-terrorism dialogue today. The Fifth Nairobi Caucus is officially underway, bringing together policymakers, practitioners and experts from across the region and beyond to confront an increasingly complex question: How do we protect the infrastructure and public spaces that keep our societies moving? Under the theme “Protecting Critical Infrastructure Systems and Public Spaces from Terrorism,” the two-day Caucus will explore evolving terrorist threats, vulnerabilities, resilience, preparedness, incident response and the partnerships needed to safeguard both people and essential systems. The Caucus is convened by @NCTC_Kenya and the @UN_OCT. Day One is here. The conversation begins. @theGCERF @tendasasa @ForeignOfficeKE @Tubsancenter #NairobiCaucus2026 #SecureKe #TuweTayariKuilinda