Kelbo:The residents of Kelbo actively participated in promoting cleanliness and civic engagement during the 3rd edition of the National Days of Patriotic Engagement and Citizen Participation (JEPPC) held on October 12 and 13, 2026. The initiative focused on cleaning school establishments and raising awareness of patriotic values, civic duty, and social cohesion.

According to Burkina Information Agency, the event commenced on October 12, with citizens mobilizing to clean high schools, public schools, and Franco-Arabic institutions within the municipality. Armed with hoes, pickaxes, machetes, and rakes, participants cleaned courtyards, swept, and weeded the various educational establishments.

Comrade Mahamadou TAMBOURA, representing the president of the special delegation (PDS) of Kelbo, praised the participants for their dedication and thanked them for their commitment, noting that their efforts resulted in a cleaner environment for students and teachers.

Comrade Hamidou Rabo, speaking on behalf of the participants, highlighted that the initiative fostered community spirit and social cohesion. He also announced plans to continue similar activities in the future.

The event concluded on October 13 with an awareness session aimed at young people, community leaders, associations, public service employees, and civil society actors. The session focused on patriotism, civic duty, and social cohesion, aiming to enhance the sense of national belonging and encourage responsible civic behavior. Comrade Amadé RABO, the session facilitator, urged community members to further invest in promoting these values to strengthen social cohesion.