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• 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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Umbrella state
New state
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EL NIÑOROAD
MAENDELEO STREETMAENDELEO STREET
KATIBA AVENUEKATIBA AVENUE
FLYING
GEESE
FLYING
GEESE
Nature of state
Modernized knowledge economy
Homestead economy
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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