Mombasa County got an opportunity to showcase her efforts at preventing and countering violent extremism at the Annual Peace Forum in Paris, France on Sunday.
President Uhuru Kenyatta accompanied Mombasa Governor Ali Hassan Joho for the event which is held in Paris as part of the Paris Peace Forum.
"I thank H.E President Uhuru Kenyatta for acknowledging and endorsing our effort," Joho said after the event.
The event commemorates the end of the first world war in which Kenya, then part of the East African British Protectorate, was an active participant.
Joho disclosed that the Paris Peace Forum was created as a counter to all tendencies towards conflict. It convenes those among States and civil society that still believe in collective action, multilateralism and good stewardship.
In partnership with Green string Network, through the Kumekucha (It's a new dawn) project, Mombasa County shared her story which Joho said has led to the peace and tranquility that Mombasa currently enjoys.
The County also presented business and investment opportunities available in Mombasa and demonstrated the abundant tourism products that visitors can enjoy in the tourism sector.
The event is a first of its kind.