Charter of Principles

1. A Nation in Covenant with God

We believe that God as Creator, is the origin of law and morality; we believe that we are a nation under God and in covenant with God, in accordance with our national motto “For God and my country”.

2. Family, community and nation

We believe that the family is the basic unit of the nation; that strong families make happy children, responsible citizens, secure communities and ultimately a prosperous nation, and that it is our responsibility to respect, protect and promote the family.

3. Education

We believe that the greatest investment we can make as a nation is in educating our children correctly. We believe that a good education system produces skilled entrepreneurs, who will create wealth.

4. Economy

We believe that free enterprise and the encouragement of group and individual initiative and incentive are the basis of a strong economy.

5. Government and Civil Society Partnership

We believe in government that promotes, encourages and works in partnership with non-governmental organizations, community groups and faith-based charities in the delivery of social services to the communities of our nation.

6. Foreign policy

We believe in the interdependence of nations in terms of trade and otherwise. We believe in East African economic and political federation.

7. Leadership development

We believe that leadership development is a prerequisite to national development.

8. Accountability

We believe that leaders must be accountable in both their public and private lives.

9. Leadership Succession

We believe that leaders should prepare the nation for succession.

10. Environment

We believe in responsible stewardship of God’s creation for our benefit and its preservation for generations to come.

11. Equal opportunity

We believe in equal opportunities, equal rights and equal justice for all peoples regardless of gender, age, religion, beliefs, tribe, race or social status. We believe that persons with disabilities should be afforded equal opportunities, equal rights and equal justice as well.

12. Character of Government

We believe that the character of government is determined by the men and women that we elect as representatives. We believe that for government to secure national wealth and prosperity, able men and women who fear God and love truth must be sought to represent the people. We believe that it is our civic duty to participate in elections and to elect such representatives on the basis of their moral character and ability.

Shared Values

(1) We value the fear and trust of God.

(2) We value families, which are the pathway to a transformed society.

(3) We value community values and respect for one another.

(4) We value knowledge and truth.

(5) We value excellence in all our endeavors.

(6) We value strong leadership and a spirit of service.

(7) We value national, community and family wealth.

(8) We value our independence and self sustenance.

(9) We are proud of our national heritage.