First – lots of thanks to the few people
(just about 7 persons) who volunteered to support and steer the process of
registering our political party. Many people feel that making an impact in Kenya’s
political process can only be done by superheroes but really that is not the
case. All we require is a dose of courage and commitment to a cause!
We have submitted a list of names to the
registrar of political parties – and we are waiting for a call any time now on
the available name. Our bet is that we get “Equality Party of Kenya – EPK.” This
name will be in tandem with our biggest campaign issue and policy contribution –
i.e., the reform of electoral act in Kenya to allow for Proportional
Representation through a Party List
System.
The current electoral system of 1st
by the post is responsible to endemic tribalism, corruption and nepotism/Clientelism.
It also denies the country opportunity to have the best candidates serve our
people in positions of leadership. Under the current electoral system it is
next to impossible to have a Turkana, Pokot, Giriama or Ongiek lead this
country regardless of how brilliant they may be.
Our party will work to emphasize to Kenyans
that in the current global political and economic situation, our country needs
to shift focus competition among tribes to regional and international
competition. It is a huge shame that while our tourism industry has virtually
collapsed, Tanzania’s hotels are perpetually overbooked. It is a shame that
while the Kenya Airways is virtually bankrupt – and may well go the Uchumi
Supermarket way (afloat but perpetually sickly), Rwanda Air is taking up to the
skies with stunning excellence and Kigali will in the coming few years overtake
Nairobi as the regional hub.
To address the challenges we face in the new-Kenya
we need to provide opportunity for each and every Kenyan – every single one of
us to live up to the fullest of their potential. The ‘scarcity mentality’ has
led us to believe that we need to elbow out people from other tribes or
religion or gender from positions of service and it needs to change. This will
be brought about by an electoral system that assures equality for all. This is
what our party stands for.
There is a saying “success has many fathers, but failure is an orphan.” Right now as
we struggle to register our party, we are not getting much support. I need to
say, we are serious in this engagement so please join us – Today!
I may not even serve in any position in the
party or political office, but one thing I know is that we all need to contribute
to make our country better. I am doing my bit because I have the time and the
energy (for now at least). Do not just stand by the side-lines (and continue to
complain); take action today.
Once we have received provisional
registration – hopefully in the coming two weeks, we shall have 6 months to
register a minimum of 24,000 members from at least 24 counties. We can do it
with your support. If you would like to become one of the founder members – it is
a very prestigious thing to do, write to us, on ‘allpeoplesparty@outlook.com.’
Take action today.
