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Alliance of Believers Thank you my brother, Eugene Wamalwa for your inspirational speech, what a wonderful day, we gather today to launch The National Alliance..the Alliance of believers. A vessel in which Kenya will sail to the shores of unity, peace, harmony and prosperity. A foundation on which future generations will look back and agree that this was the turning point when Kenya left the woes of puberty behind and came of age politically. When that which divides us as a people was abandoned in the interest of nationhood; there are no two ways to this noble course we pursue. The ship sets sail today and past the storm we shall sail to the Promised Land. This ladies and gentlemen is your Alliance. .The National Alliance. I take this opportunity to first and foremost thank God Almighty for giving us the sanity to dream of a world of possibilities. I thank the love of my life Margaret and my family for unselfishly agreeing to share me with all Kenyans. They add colour to my visions and aspirations for Kenya. Im indebted also to the architects of this wonderful establishment; The National Alliance. Men and women of humble means who with nothing but great aspirations for this nation sat and asked the little things they could do for it. The network of volunteers spread out in every county and village with a single message at heart; this Republic deserves better. The foot soldiers who have taken to the social media to offer support and proclaim that Kenya is for Kenyans. Believers who have resolved that this course is unstoppable. The text of our countrys history will not be complete without a mention of these sacrifices.
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Ladies and gentlemen, this is a union of the willing and able. Those willing to believe that Kenya can take up its leadership role in Africa as an oasis of peace and prosperity. Those able to give their all to bring this dream to fruition. Those willing to give service for the collective good in their own little ways. Those able to imagine a world of unlimited possibilities. The ingredients of the national cake are sufficient to bake a cake big enough for every one of us. Let us indulge wisdom in choosing the bakery and the team to bake the cake. Let us no longer settle for mediocrity and barren promises because the pursuit of happiness is not the preserve of a privileged few. It is a birthright for all who believe in its pursuit. Let us look forward to a brighter Kenya with unprecedented hope and unwavering commitment to change. One might be tempted to ask whats in a party. Why should Kenyans trust The National Alliance as the last best hope for their dreams and aspirations? Parties have come and gone since the pre-colonial era. That ideologies have been hatched and crushed even before the ink has dried on party manifestos. Many are forced to believe that parties are only a means to gain power. And to a to some extent this is true. The principles of why political parties exist have been greatly abused before. The National Alliance seeks to dispel the belief that politicians are bigger than party ideologies. The new political parties act has taken up its big brother role and any party that pursues an individualistic agenda and personality cults has no future in the Kenya of today. The National Alliance has a firm structure of ideologies it subscribes to and these are firmly rooted in its core believes. We are a party that believes in principles of African social justice that are founded
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on progressive policies and ideologies. We are a party driven by every day desires that Kenyans have. A collection of small solutions, which when collated form a collective solution to what ails Kenya today. Ours is a party whose engine is oiled with the dreams of every Kenyan. A party that focuses into the future by offering solutions for the problems of today and emerging challenges of tomorrow. We seek to dispel the notion that parties are founded with the vision of getting to power. The Alliance is driven by a deep desire to fully implement the Constitution of the Republic of Kenya and the spirit of achieving the national development milestones as laid down in the Vision2030 agenda. That ladies and gentlemen is what we are asking you to judge us on as we move forward. We seek your approval to tackle the core areas, which we believe are critical for the development of our country. The government cannot always solve all social problems inflicting its citizenry but it is the duty of the government to offer an enabling environment for citizens to tackle their every day challenges. We seek to offer a unique approach to addressing recurrent problems that have stagnated development. We promise to address the hurdles that stand in the way of prosperity for all. We fold our sleeves and get on the ground to listen to you, to get your feedback and partner in sustainable solutions. There is no greater calling than that which demands of us service to others. We break away from the norm to give you a party that is sensitive to your aspirations and in touch with your basic needs. When that farmer in the bread basket of this great nation is able to fetch a good price for her maize because the government has eliminated unscrupulous middlemen and offered incentives for farm input and
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facilitated alternative market for her produce, there the spirit of The National Alliance lives. When that young man leaves college and is inspired to start up a small enterprise with dreams of growing it into a medium size enterprise offering employment to his peers because the government is willing to offer an enabling environment to start up entrepreneurs; the spirit of The Alliance will be there. When our senior citizens can retire in peace knowing that the government has safeguarded their pension investment through a revolving fund and a robust medical scheme that serves the needs of the people in a transparent and genuine manner, The National Alliance is alive. When our children, their children and their childrens children are assured of a sustainable planet because the government partnered with the willing and able to reverse the negative impact of environmental degradation, thereby preserving the future, when our constitution is used to guarantee them a world of unlimited possibilities, The National Alliance will have lived true to its promise. When our courts never shy away from doing justice, as justice has the capacity to proclaim itself from the mountaintops. We have every reason to raise our eyes up unto the hills and utter a prayer of thankfulness that our fundamental rights are protected under the juridical system of Kenya, The National Alliance lives. Every so often our red, green, black and white strips are hoisted high in the sky on foreign land. An affirmation that Kenya is a country capable of competing and emerging the best on the world
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arena. Our sports men and women have marketed brand Kenya in unprecedented ways, sometimes even without local appreciation. The National Alliance recognizes the role played by sporting activities in developing a healthy nation and the investment gains acquired when the victorious sports persons return home with their spoils. This Alliance will accord all sports the seriousness they deserve by creating a network that mushrooms from the grassroots to the national level. Talent development, not just in sports, but in all areas, will be the new frontier from where the war on poverty will be waged. We cannot sit back and wait for solutions that are imported from abroad. A nation that is highly dependent on foreign incentives can only grow so much. The National Alliance will lay emphasis on homegrown solutions to problems afflicting our nation of Kenya and the Africa continent as a whole. We shall engage with other leaders of the world to foster bi-lateral relations and negotiate for economic opportunities that benefit Kenya. Our sovereignty is core to our beliefs and safeguarding it will be paramount if we are to gain respect and influence. We cannot start to compromise that which is God given for temporally gains. Freedom is never given on a silver platter. It is fought for and earned by those who believe in justice and equality for all. Every year, as we honour the men and women who loved this country so much to have laid down their lives for it, we must task the government of the day with the duty of safeguarding this freedom. A government that loves its people must heed this call. Ours is a country of unlimited potential. A nation that has proven it can dust itself from the ashes of tribalism and immerse itself in the
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springs of nationhood and prosperity. Of this we ask you to believe. Of this we ask you to internalize. Let us believe that the power to change this nation lies within us; not just the politicians, nor the experienced and not the international community but within you and me, all forty million of us together. We want you to believe in the possibilities of a government that cares, listens and delivers what it has promised. A government that might not always go where you want it to go, but one that will take responsibility and account for all its actions. A government that embraces the spirit of the new constitutional order and lives to its true mandate. A government that believes in you. The journey we begin today is long and tedious. The path we take is littered with snares and traps. Let us chose the path least taken: The path of peace and tolerance. The path of a issue based campaign and respect for opponents. Our actions in the coming days and months must speak louder than the words we utter. Let us not be drawn into name-calling and Politics As Usual that has been characteristic of previous electioneering seasons. The National Alliance brings a paradigm shift to these elections and we must be seen to act differently. The National Alliance party officials are professionals of all walks of life committed to the party and will not be seeking elective positions in the forthcoming election. This proviso is there to ensure that the party has only the most committed and dedicated officials. The party will also be developing its nomination rules in an inclusive participatory manner, through a series of aspirant forums, to ensure that they are a free and fair. The rules will also seek to deal with
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another major political problem that bedevils political parties, that of the winner take all. In the past the losers would be in the political cold until the next elections and they would spend their time undermining the incumbent. The result is that the elections in Kenya are cutthroat and inevitably the ganging up of the losers against the victor ensures that our system and society fails to nurture leadership. The party nomination rules will seek to circumvent this problem by ensuring that the losers in the nomination process, having achieved a threshold of votes, would be incorporated at the various levels of appointive positions, in keeping with their qualifications, so that no leader, able and wiling to serve the people, is excluded. What that means is that the party would be open to everyone without fear or favour. In my career in politics I can testify that 90% of the problems that take place in political parties in Kenya take place during the nomination of candidates. If the fear of being rigged out at the nomination stage is removed there will be less need for more political parties. The accommodation of losing candidates into other positions would safe guard the cardinal principal of fair competition while assuring that after the competition the like minded, able and popular are able to work together for our nation and its people, instead of engaging in negative and destructive politics. This would allow the party to grow and ensure its ideology, programs and policy are not only developed, but effectively implemented. Ladies and gentlemen, our ambassadors of change must drive this new image of a modern party. When all is said and done, this Republic must emerge from the next elections stronger and more
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united than ever. The National alliance will spare no effort in ensuring this. In this same spirit of unity The National Alliance is willing and eager to work and even merge with other like-minded parties to ensure greater stability and cohesion in the political arena. It was once said and I quote To accomplish great things, we must not only act, but also dream; not only plan, but also believe. end quote. Here today we have seen a dream being unfolded, we have seen the wings of hope that can carry us into the future and beyond. This is not some grand elaborate design, no, on the contrary it is very simple and basic, it all about our dreams. We all dream, children more so, but we must now start believing in the dream in order to achieve great things ladies and gentlemen, we seek your blessings to offer a world of possibilities. An opportunity to draft the Kenya we want in our manifesto and a mandate to implement the vision of this new Republic. Ladies and gentlemen, Its now in your hands, the power to truly attain that which we all dream for Kenya. The foundation has been laid and the masons tools are once again in your hands. Let us build a God fearing republic and in so doing, the Good Lord of all creations will bless this our land and Nation. When historical injustices are addressed genuinely and reconciliation takes centre stage, healing is inevitable. It is only then we realize that the answer to true nationhood lies not in revenge or tribal animosity but in justice being our shield and defender. Our wealth as a nation will then be found within us; within our reach and within our ability to tolerate each other and work together towards a common destiny. If we cultivate unity and peace and allow individual liberties, then
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plenty is guaranteed within our borders. The true doctrine of democracy dictates that governments are not formed of some people by some people for some people but rather of the people by the people and for the people of the Republic of Kenya. This is the core belief of The National Alliance I would like to reiterate at this stage that Jacob Omolo's belief, as posted on facebook, in one nation, one people, one destiny, peace and prosperity for everyone will not be in vain under The National Alliance. Luzinga James' belief in a visionary leadership that will consolidate funds to the local mwananchi under an affordable repayment rate is well within out reach as a focused people. We believe the youth can have greater involvement in decision-making. It is in the beliefs of all Kenyans that The National Alliance hopes to lay a strong foundation for today and the future. Fellow Kenyans, a nation without hope and a belief is on the verge of stagnation and retrogression. We must keep believing. We must press on with unparalled hope. We must keep vigilance. We must never lose focus of the ultimate destination as a nation. What do you believe in? Ladies and gentlemen, I believe in Kenya, and as a constant reminder of my love and commitment to our beloved country I wear this wrist band with our nation flag colours at all times; I believe that we if we put our minds to it we can change this country forever; I believe that we have the burden and privilege of carrying the country into the future; I believe that we are destined for greatness.
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I believe we can overcome tribalism, poverty, corruption, disease, ignorance and all the other ills that bedevil our country I believe that united as a people nothing is impossible. I do believe. Ladies and Gentlemen, there is no nation that does not have a history, but the time has come for us to learn from history and not wallow and live in the past. For the longest time the youth has been told to look up to their elders, but now a time has come for the elders turn to the youth, let us collectively carry the nation forward. The answers for a better tomorrow lies in you. This party is you and you are the party. I would like to take this opportunity to thank you all, and to say lets put behind the past, lets move forward on the wings of transformational change. I do Believe. Thank you God bless The National Alliance and may God Bless Kenya.

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