Kwale County is implementing a community-led strategy to Prevent and Counter Violent Extremism (PCVE), focusing on empowering youth as peace advocates instead of perceiving them as security threats. This approach was detailed during a stakeholders' forum organized by the County Engagement Forum (CEF), where attendees discussed its implementation.
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