Kenya National Congress

The Party Mission

Party Philosophy

• Upholding democratic principles and institutionalisation of democracy in Kenya. KNC stands for a democratic society wedded to equity and social justice and committed to the preservation of the unity and integrity of our country. KNC looks at democracy as a holistic outcome of ensuring equal rights to each and everyone in the country, politically, economically and socially. KNC shall ensure equal opportunity for all in all spheres of life, especially education and skill development with special affirmative action for the deprived sections of the society.
• Ensuring the unity and integrity of Kenya by strengthening a decentralised Government for Kenya and upholding the rule of law without any prejudice to any region, race, tribe, sex or status.
• Building an economically progressive nation based on the free-market economy where private enterprise is encouraged and direct Government participation in business is minimised.
• Fostering a vibrant and dynamic society based on pluralism and diversity; to replace elitism with free competition; to provide an equal opportunity for all Kenyans especially in the area of education; and to encourage policies that create equal opportunities for all including women, youth and the disabled
• Encouraging and empowering Kenyans to participate in the Nation's political process; to respect human, civil and political rights of all Kenyans; to achieve a free flow of information in society

  Core values

• Reconciliatory, honest and participatory politics is essential for the self-sustaining democracy
• The primary reason for the existence of the Government and leaders is to serve the citizens
• Safeguarding human rights is the responsibility of the Government
• Provision of security for people and their property is the prime responsibility of the Government
• Provision of basic needs for all is a human right
• Justice must be administered efficiently, effectively and without favour
• Freedom of ideas, speech and association are essential components of democracy for sustainable good governance

  Notable members

• Esther Passaris
• Peter Kenneth
• Raphael Tuju