OKA principals commit to coalition – The One Kenya Alliance. Read coalition statement and event highlight below.
- Narc Kenya party leader Martha Karua, New Kanu party leader Gideon Moi, Wiper Democratic Movement party leader Kalonzo Musyoka and United Democratic Forum party leader Cyrus Jirongo led their parties to sign a deed of agreement.
- ODM Presidential hopeful Jimmy Wanjigi present at function, at Wiper offices Nairobi. However, he’s not part of One Kenya Alliance.
- Deed of Agreement makes constituent parties, and their leaders, ‘equals’ in OKA, in effect trimming Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka’s influence.
Fellow Kenyans; members of the press; ladies; and gentlemen:
We have gathered here as One Kenya Alliance, fully cognizant that we carry the aspirations of millions of Kenyans who yearn for a just, inclusive, and prosperous nation anchored on the rule of law and equitable distribution of resources. Hence, we wish to bring the public up to speed with the progress of OKA.
- To formally incorporate all the constituent political parties into The One Kenya Alliance, we are glad to inform Kenyans that this morning, OKA Principals have signed a Deed of Assignment. This is an affirmation of our commitment to standing firm together and focus on securing the lives of Kenyans.
Additionally, we have finalized on The OKA Coalition Agreement, which details the nature and extent of our political engagement and cooperation as partners. Therefore, on Monday, February 28, 2022, we shall officially deposit it with the Registrar of Political Patties as OKA Coalition.
- We will officially and publicly unveil the One Kenya Alliance Coalition and demonstrate how our vision will fundamentally transform Kenya. As we build up towards the official unveiling, we have lined up a series of public engagement activities to be hosted by our constituent political parties and partners i n various parts of the country.
- Our resolve emanates from the resilience we have witnessed among Kenyans in our recent political tours. Indeed, they deeply desire leadership with a solemn responsibility to build a responsive and sustainable economy; promote the rule of law; and restore the decency of living within our borders.
- As an alliance governed by equals and principles of equality, equity, sustainable development, empowered citizen and zero tolerance to corruption, we are open to honest engagements with other political formations that share in our ideology. This shall involve structured and open negotiations which must include resolution of the country’s crippling debt portfolio and discussion on exploration of our national resources to address the debt and create employment for our largely unemployed youths amongst other important issues.
As of today, several other political parties have expressed interest in joining the Coalition. This is because we believe that diversity of our nation calls for heterogeneity of minds and ideas to effect impactful change.
- Finally, we urge Kenyans to exercise their civic duty to register as voters in the remaining four days of the Enhanced Voter Registration.
GOD BLESS OKA, GOD BLESS KENYA.
One Kenya Alliance Principals. Nairobi, February 2, 2022.
