Bridging Minds and Peace — Reflections from Nairobi’s MHPSS & Peacebuilding Training
integration of Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) and Peacebuilding (PB). Travel Tuesdays with Kinana Munene Nairobi, 2nd April 2026. From March 30th to April 2nd, 2026, the serene setting of the Golden Tulip Hotel in Nairobi became a hub of dialogue, learning, and collaboration as stakeholders gathered for a transformative four-day training on the integration of Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) and Peacebuilding (PB). The conference brought together a diverse group of participants representing key institutions, including the Nairobi County Health Office, Probation Aftercare Service Partnerships Unit, Rural Women Peace Link, Inter-Religious Council of Kenya, Tegla Loroupe Peace Foundation, University of Nairobi, Kenya National Commission on Human Rights, and multiple state departments including Gender and Affirmative Action, Children Services, and Correctional Services. Understanding the Nexus At the heart of the training was a shared objective: to deepen unde...