Building Trust from the Ground Up: How Community Peace Forums and Alternative Justice Systems Help Stabilize Northern Kenya

By Samale Foundation

Community peace forums (CPFs) have emerged as critical local structures that nurture reconciliation, dialogue, and trust across divided groups.

Through the Alternative Justice Systems (AJS), disputes that might otherwise turn violent are resolved through customary law, guided by respected elders. These systems ensure inclusivity and cultural legitimacy.

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