CITIZENS IN ACTION Making Peace in the Post-Election Crisis in Kenya – 2008 By George Wachira with Thomas Arendshorst and Simon M. Charles 2 a ic 5 r f y A ea n rs o k i f Peace Wor Citizen’sConcerned Peacemaking Citizens for Peace in National Political-EthnicA Peace Resource Organisation Conflict a CITIZENS IN ACTION Making Peace in the Post-Election Crisis in Kenya – 2008 By George Wachira with Thomas Arendshorst and Simon M. Charles January 2010 NPI-Africa Founded in 1984 as Nairobi Peace Group, Nairobi Peace Initiative-Africa (NPI- Africa) has been involved in a wide range of peacebuilding initiatives in Africa. Its work has involved mediation and dialogue facilitation, training and capacity building, and healing and reconciliation initiatives in countries in East, Central and West Africa. NPI-Africa also undertakes research and documentation, seeks to influence policy in areas relevant to its mission, and promotes reflection and learning from peacebuilding practice. During the 2008 post-election crisis in Kenya, NPI-Africa played a key role in the founding of CCP and provided the institutional framework for purposes of recieving and managing CCP funds. Contact details: NPI-Africa 5th Floor, New Waumini House, Chiromo Road-Waiyaki Way, Westlands, P.O. Box 14894 - 00800, Nairobi-Kenya Tel: +254(20) 4441444/4440098,Fax: +254(20) 4440097 E-mail:
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