Issues

Public Sector Reform

vrao — Sun, 16 Dec 2007 05:11:42 -0500

Public Sector Reform

ODM

“...ODM will renew faith in our politics and provide sound leadership based on principles of consensus and fairness. Equity and inclusiveness are our watchwords...” read more

ODM-K

“...ODM-K will initiate constitutional and legal reform to disperse presidential powers appropriately to other public institutions and offices as well as to the citizens themselves so as to curb abuse of office and ensure that government is accountable to the citizens...” read more

Governance

vrao — Sun, 16 Dec 2007 05:07:06 -0500

Governance

Democratic Party of Kenya

“...The DP recognizes that well managed local authorities are potentially a major source of socio economic development. The local authorities have been levying taxes on the citizens without providing services...” read more

FORD-Kenya

“...Devolve governance through empowering Local Authorities administratively and enabling use collected resources better service delivery to the public...” read more

FORD-People

“...A FORD-People led government envisions a governance situation in Kenya in which the populace has confidence in all institutions of governance based on transparent and accountable practices informed with the continued quest for service delivery that is fast, efficient and effective...” read more

ODM

“...We will ensure that in government we represent all the people, not just one interest group. We will actively seek to remove those obstacles which hinder individual achievement - obstacles emanating...” read more

Tribalism

vrao — Sun, 16 Dec 2007 05:00:54 -0500

Tribalism

ODM

“...Tribalism is the instinctive tendency to recognize, judge and reward people according to their group identity rather than their characteristics as individuals. Ethnicity is a national disease knowing no regional boundaries and not confined to any one community. It rules our national politics and divides us unnecessarily...” read more

PNU

“...We shall implement a devolution strategy that ensures that each part of the country receives its equitable share of economic and social development opportunities so as to build a society that is cohesive, secure and tolerant; so that it will no longer matter which tribe you are from, which religion you belong to, or which region you come from - we shall all be first and foremost, Kenyans...” read more

Youth

vrao — Sun, 16 Dec 2007 04:54:10 -0500

Youth

Democratic Party of Kenya

“...The youth must be trained in leadership and good governance as a way of preparing them for future leadership...” read more

FORD-Kenya

“...FORD-KENYA believes in inter-generational equity and will endeavour to correct the imbalances of unfair policies that exclude youth's full participation and engagement...” read more

FORD-People

“...FORD People stands for healthy, responsible, resourceful and productive youth that are well balanced and imbued with capacity to constructively participate in the development and governance matters of the country while at the same time allowing them to realize their full potential in all spheres of life...” read more

ODM

“...more needs to be done in the area of providing education, training, employment, preventive health, and sporting facilities. Youths from the nomadic and pastoralist communities are hardest hit as they often lack formal education and are most marginalized...” read more

Taxation

vrao — Fri, 14 Dec 2007 10:52:33 -0500

Taxation

Democratic Party of Kenya

“...To reduce the overall rate of National taxation, harmonizing and codifying the taxation laws, widening the tax base, increasing efficiency in tax collection and improving tax holidays to encourage both domestic and foreign investment...” read more

FORD-Kenya

“...FORD-KENYA believes in a simple tax with a low rate structure and a wider and yet is flexible...” read more

ODM

“...Ensure a taxation regime that expands the tax base while lowering the tax rate and encouraging savings and investments...” read more

Land Policy

vrao — Fri, 14 Dec 2007 10:40:03 -0500

Agriculture

Democratic Party of Kenya

“...As a fixed resource and a source of all natural resources, it [land use] requires a clear land use policy which is comprised of laws, rules, regulations and practices that govern the rights and obligations of landowners together with appropriate guidelines to ensure optimum utilization of available land which in ASAL is used by ranchers, semi pastoralists, and pastoralists on rangelands...” read more

FORD-Kenya

“...FORD-Kenya will establish a standing land commission to advise the Government on sustainable use of natural resources while observing and maintaining the delicate balance between man and nature. This will include encouraging more community participation in environmental conservation to boost livelihoods and tourism...” read more

FORD-People

“...since the environment is a natural and common resource which must be protected by all, proper safeguards for the conservation of natural resources are paramount when considering economic development...” read more

ODM

“...We will combat escalating environmental desertification and degradation by ensuring that environmental protection is built into every economic decision in all areas of government policy...” read more

Agriculture

vrao — Fri, 14 Dec 2007 10:34:21 -0500

Agriculture

Democratic Party of Kenya

“...The DP recognizes that among the main economic challenges Kenya will face in this decade and beyond is the shortage of foreign exchange, unfavourable balance of payments, unemployment, poverty and malnutrition and land degradation. The agricultural sector is expected to play a leading role, in dealing with these challenges...” read more

FORD-Kenya

“...We will put in place more informed, well balanced policies that ensure the sustainability of farm enterprises and emergence of transparent and more predictable markets that are competitive enough for all the players in the sectors...” read more

FORD-People

“...FORD People will ensure a strong and productive Agricultural sector that will feed the nation, earn substantial foreign exchange for the economy while at the same time giving a fair return to the farmer...” read more

ODM

“...The thrust of policy in these sectors must move away from revitalization to transformation. It must move away from the current patterns of resource allocation - away from so called 'high potential' areas to marginalised areas and directed specifically to groups, such as women, pastoralists, youth and the landless people...” read more

Infrastructure

vrao — Fri, 14 Dec 2007 10:21:35 -0500

Infrastructure

Democratic Party of Kenya

“...Kenya's state of infrastructure is inefficient. Special attention therefore must be paid to its improvement in order to expand the markets of our goods locally, Regionally and Internationally...” read more

FORD-People

“...A FORD-People led government shall improve the infrastructure of all regions while giving local authorities greater powers to borrow and invest for local development...” read more

ODM

“...ODM will invest at least 10% of our GDP on infrastructure development over the next 5 years. We will build good roads that will reach all Kenyans and cover all parts of the country, thus achieving our ambition to get Kenyans and Kenya genuinely connected...” read more

PNU

“...We will double our investment in infrastructure to build world-class networks of roads, railways, airports and seaports, power and communications, water supply, and low-cost housing over the next five years...” read more

Constitution

vrao — Fri, 14 Dec 2007 04:07:15 -0500

Constution

Democratic Party of Kenya

“...The Democratic Party of Kenya Government will ensure that a Comprehensive Constitutional Reform is undertaken and completed as quickly as possible...” read more

FORD-Kenya

“...Kenya's current constitutional framework contains weakness such as proper checks and balances, sufficient administrative structures for effective governance and accelerated development...” read more

FORD-People

ODM

“...Your ODM Government will: Guarantee a new Constitution within 6 months to ensure Equity, Executive Accountability and Devolution of Power...” read more

ODM-K

Employment

vrao — Fri, 14 Dec 2007 04:00:23 -0500

Employment

Democratic Party of Kenya

“...The Democratic Party of Kenya recognizes that there is an interrelationship among population increase, unemployment, poverty and environment...” read more

FORD-Kenya

“...FORD-KENYA will pursue economic policies to create avenues for livelihoods by Keeping inflation below 4 percent to create a stable and predictable economic path...” read more

FORD-People

“...The party will work towards the realization of a favourable labour environment that is conducive for full, equitable and gainful employment for all Kenyans and which respects workers rights...” read more

ODM

“...We will implement policies that reduce barriers to work - including education, skills and training - to create an adaptive, flexible and productive workforce...” read more

ODM-K

“...ODM-K will undertake measure on two dimensions: end poverty and, towards that end, improve the welfare of workers...” read more