The promise of our generation

‘To demand and deliver the Kenya we want’

A proposal for a National Vision from

Kenya’s young people

• A proposal for a national vision

• From young people• Tool for dialogue and

consensus

•A commitment to creating the future we want

The Kenya

we want!

What is this?

• Developed in 2002• Follow-up to the Kenya scenarios• 50+ young people• Workshops and working groups• Draft to be finalized and launched in

March 2003 following consultations

Developing the Vision

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• Creates a shared picture of the desired future for Kenya

• Communicates the aspirations of Kenya's young people

• Stimulates and guides change towards that goal

• Provides a benchmark for evaluating our efforts

The National Vision…

Limits of political and economic models we have pursued

Political and social crises

Poverty, intolerance &

exclusion

Vision responds to present reality

The creation of a united Kenya

Ensure respect for the constitution

Build a mature & tolerant democracy

A caring and secure nation

Build a dignified, patriotic & ethical society

Challenges for our generation

Build a prosperous, competitive and just economy

Create an educated and healthy populace

Manage our resources sustainably

Ensure a positive presence in the community of nations

Challenges for our generation

• A nation of diverse cultures but common goals

• Unity of the country promoted by constitution, leaders and citizens

• Shared national values

A united nation with common purpose and

destiny

• Freedom, pluralism and tolerance

• Assured access to justice• Secular state with religious

freedom• Promotion of arts and

cultural diversity

A mature, free and tolerant society

• A proud and confident people

• Family recognized and protected as basis of society

• A patriotic people• A hardworking people

Proud to be a

Mkenya!

A dignified and confident people

• Legitimacy of the state is derived from the people

• A competent, all inclusive government

• Devolved power and participation

Power to the peopl

e!

Freedom to participate

A just, democratic andaccountable nation

• Respect for human rights and equality of opportunity for all

• Both the state and citizens honor their duties and obligations

• Youth recognized and empowered to play full role

I pay my taxes,

government delivers

services

A just, democratic and accountable nation (cont…)

An ethical society and leadership with integrity

Together with our leaders,we subscribe to

the highest ethical

standards

• Human life protected• At peace • Professional security services• Access to food, water and

shelter• Social security system for all

A safe, secure and caring nation

• Reduced inequalities• All regions participate

fully in economic development

An economically just society

Government an effective facilitator of investment

A healthy and educated populace

A productive, prosperous and

innovative peopleA robust, dynamic, vibrant, diversified, competitive and open economy

• Promotion of innovation

A productive, prosperous and innovative people

• High quality, extensive infrastructure

• Comprehensive information network

Recycling

Environmental

management

Wildlife conservati

on

Pursuing sustainable development with the future in mind

Pursuit of clear national interests

Responsible African member of the global community of nations

Promotion of regional cooperation

Regional, continental, global influence

United nation

Free and tolerant society

Dignified confident

people

Democratic nation

Ethical society

Secure and caringnation

Economic justice

Productive,prosperous,

innovative people

Sustainabledevelopment

Key Africanmember of global

community

Kenya in 2027

Kenya 2027

• Our promise for the generation born today

• We pledge ourselves to the transformation of our nation

• We offer leadership and direction in the realization of this vision

• We will hold public leaders accountable to this vision

• We dedicate our energies to the creation of a new society

Will you join in the pledge?

Transforming our nation