In April 2015, Northern Advocacy Organisation (NAO) embarked on a powerful initiative of unity and peace. Joining forces with Kenyans from diverse backgrounds, we travelled to Garissa University. This wasn’t just a symbolic gesture; it was a direct response to the tragic terror attack that had deeply wounded the institution and the community.
Together, we stood not only in solidarity with the victims and survivors, but also with the wider Northern Kenya region. Our message was clear: Garissa University, the only university in the region, deserved to reopen and thrive. It represented hope, opportunity, and a future free from fear.
By staying at the university’s own hotels, we sent a powerful message of resilience and defiance against those who sought to spread division and terror. We reaffirmed our belief in the strength and unity of the Kenyan people, regardless of background or origin.
The memory of Garissa serves as a constant reminder of the importance of peacebuilding and social harmony. NAO remains committed to advocating for these values, not just in Garissa, but throughout Kenya. By working together, we can ensure that education, opportunity, and peace prevail.