Minutes of the steering committee meeting

Meeting held on 27th august 2009 at anniversary towers at 5 pm. Agenda: Having been mandated by the previous meeting held at the professional centre the steering committee met to deliberate on the following. 1. Work plan 2. Code of conduct 3. Interim National steering committee 4. Deliberations on launch schedule Present Gacheke Gachihi Kelly musyoka Prof.John .S Mayienga Tariq Jeptebkeny Cpt.Steve Juma Jacob Odipo Ole Palo Patrick Obara Fwamba NC Fwamba Apologies Philo Ikonya Cllr.Leonard Oriaro Samson Ojiayo Absent Ruth Mumbi Angela Kimwele Lenin Oburu 1.1: ACTIVITIES It was agreed that the steering committee coordinates a number of activities as we move towards the launch. The activities to be carried out prior to launch include the following: (i) Tertiary institutions That we ensure the rapprochechement with the university of Nairobi students’ body leadership as an umbrella for bringing on board all tertiary institutions so as to target the critical youth groups. To help initiate the self sponsored for a within the tertiary institutions for sensitization on UFC and the concept of Kenya Mpya. (ii) Religious groups Rapprochement with religious groups like the NCCK, SUPKEM, NAMLEF,MHURI and others to be part of the movement as corporate FRIENDS OF CHANGE. The aim is to develop a working relationship with the faith led groups and others towards achieving the objectives of the movement. (iii) Women organization groups There is needed to get in touch with women groups that embrace the objectives of the movement. Such groups that need to be approached include FIDA, Maendeleo ya Wanawake, Creaw and others that are politically active. IV) NATIONAL CIVIL SOCIETY CONGRESS Rapprochement with the civil society congress as a corporate friend of the movement. This will include creating working relations with civil society organizations that are working towards the common objective. E.g. MOPA (movement for political accountability), (V) Slum dwellers association of Kenya Rapprochement with this organization as a corporate member, thus there is need to get in touch with the group for this purpose. (vi)Diaspora networking There is need to sensitize all Kenyans in diaspora about UFC.this can be done by use of different methods which include but not limited to maximum use of internet as a way of interacting with them. The UFC and Kenya Mpya concept can be communicated through email, facebook, twitter, blogs, etc. (VII) Networking /constituency coordinators There is need for the constituency coordinators to do grassroots work on sensitizing people about the ideals of UFC.this should be done through organizing for sensitization on the proposed governance super structure for the envisioned Kenya Mpya. There is urgent need to initiate cell groups for sustained sensitization process within cells/wards in the constituency. We should develop and circulate (with the approval of the movement’s intelligence) bronchures, fliers, leaflets, pamphlets and propaganda to promote the UFC agenda at the grassroots. The idea is to recruit the minds of Kenyans on the ideals of the movement. 1.2 CODE OF CONDUCT The meeting agreed on working with the following guidelines to maintain discipline and responsibility in execution of our duties for the movement. CODE OF CONDUCT FOR THE STEERING COMMITTEE AND NETWORK/CONSTITUENCY CO-ORDINATORS (I) Maintaining respect to all like minded groups and individuals championing for genuine change in Kenya. (II) Upholding the tenets of the movement which include: (a) Confidentiality (b) Loyalty (c) Discipline (inculcating positive image for the movement) (d) Adherence to aspects of time and space for programmes and activities for the movement. (e) Commitment to cause and course (f) Integrity (III) Appreciation of Kenyans in their socio-economic cultural diversity and status (IV) Adherence to any other values inherently beneficial to the mission and vision of the movement 1.3 National Steering Committee Interim officials 1. Chairman: Prof John.S Mayienga 2. Secretary: Fwamba NC Fwamba 3. Treasurer: Ruth Mumbi 4. Organizing Secretary: Keli Musyoka Members 5. Steven Juma 6. Jacob Odipo 7. Philo Ikonya 8. Patrick Obara 9. Gacheke Gachihi 10. Angela Kimwele 11. Samson Ojiayo 12. Lenin Oburu 13. Tariq Jeptebkeny 14.Cllr.Leornard Oriaro Interim Nairobi constituency co-ordinators 1. Lang’ata-Fredrick Odhiambo 2. Dagoretti-Tariq Jeptebkeny 3. Westlands-Fwamba NC Fwamba 4. Makadara-Pollyne Owoko 5. Kasarani-Samson Ojiayo 6. Kamukunji-Konyando 7. Embakasi-Aol Paul 8. Starehe-Akinyi 1.4. Deliberations in the meeting It was observed that the major task was to ensure that all Kenyans are rallied behind the ideals of the movement. It was noted that this is the major responsibility of the steering committee. It was also agreed that we encourage people to join by ensuring that there is momentum and a committed driving force. It was agreed that we need to organize a special meeting with the constituency co-ordinators to share the details of our program with them. This will also help the constituency coordinators understand their mandate e.g. circulating circulars and distributing information. It was noted that the interim steering committee has to ensure that the activities stipulated are implemented successfully and in time. The interim secretary was mandated to send official letters to request for formal meetings with organizations and individuals we consider may be of common interest with UFC.After acquiring appointments it was suggested and agreed that all interim officials of the steering committee should be present in such consultative meetings. That it is a duty of every member and supporter of change to mobilize and bring on board as many people as possible. It was agreed that the best way of ensuring the good running and expansion of our movement is to be disciplined as stipulated in the code of conduct. Our unity is our strength. Israel as a country that believes in unity and oneness was given as an example. It was noted that Israelites believe in safeguarding the interests of their citizenry and they can involve the whole country in saving any of their citizens in danger something that is rare in Kenya. It was observed that if such kind of unity existed in Kenya, then cases like having internally displaced people in Kenya would not arise as other Kenyans comfortably enjoy the comfort of their houses. Love for one another and recognition of other people’s rights is the key to true nationhood and togetherness. The people in the steering committee have a duty to initiate the changes that other Kenyans yearn for. The steering committee has a duty of initiating the changes that will ensure the change which will result to good governance which will ensure fair distribution of resources, availability of basic needs for every citizen such as food, clothing and decent shelter, electricity and water. The meeting agreed on a tentative launch date to be on 12th December as a day that will be significant with a renaissance in Kenya. It was agreed that all the constituency co-ordinators of be incorporated in organizing this. It was agreed that all major decisions should involve the constituency co-ordinators since they are the ones entrusted with grassroots mobilization. It was agreed that the national steering committee works hand in hand with the constituency coordinators to ensure that materials are well distributed and widely circulated. It was agreed that the constituency coordinators be fully incorporated in order to translate the national plans to the constituency level. That every constituency is unique and tactics to be used in distribution of information should be in context. We should the virtues we advocate for as a tool for mobilization for example appreciation of our diversity encouragement for people to live in harmony, promotion peace and respect for other people’s rights. It was agreed that we need a pilot appraisal of our programme before the lunch through using our Nairobi mobilization structures. It was agreed that we expand the ideals that will determine the framework of everybody’s organization and responsibilities. The launch Concerns were raised that December is too far to have it as a launch date. The deliberations determined that the finances were the biggest challenge but it was observed that we need to start early enough even with minimal resources. The meeting agreed that working on the sources of funding is important and there was need to review the number of people contacted and their views about the movement. It was agreed that every member does homework on modalities of fundraising and report in the next meeting. The sitting agreed that the group working on fundraising also needs to bring feedback in the next meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 7pm with a prayer from Ole Palo The next meeting where the Nairobi interim constituency co-ordinators are also required to attend takes place on 3rd September, 2009 at 5pm.the venue of the meeting will be communicated via sms. AGENDA OF THE NEXT MEETING OF THE STEERING COMMITTEE 1. Report on Funding 2. Constituency Co-Ordinators’ Role 3. Launching Program 4. Distribution Of The Information Of What UFC stands for (Already In Circulation) FWAMBA NC FWAMBA +254-721-779-445 Interim secretary Signed for and on behalf of UFC-Bunge la Mwananchi movement