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]]> Juma Salim Juma is the Executive Director of Kamukunji Community Peace Network (KACPEN) a community organization that works in Majengo which is one of the Slums in Nairobi, Kenya. KACPEN which was started in 2018 works on countering biased narratives and preventing extreme violence.

In this episode of Women, Peace, and Security Podcats, he narrates how he turned his life around after a period of radicalization. We also discuss the role of women in countering violent extremism, radicalization, and terrorism.

Salim was awarded the Head of State Commendation Award by President Uhuru Kenyatta in 2018 for his role in countering violent extremism, radicalization, and terrorism in Kenya.

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