KUDO Launch Program

One Diaspora, One Voice
The Launch
Saturday, May 21, 2016
OPPORTUNITY FOR A UNITED AND FORWARD
LOOKING KENYAN DIASPORA
Gaithersburg Marriot
Washingtonian Center
9751 Washingtonian Boulvard
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
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Who We Are
KUDO is a global non-political diaspora organization that was
founded on grassroots philosophy by Kenyans in the diaspora to
assist them to tackle many challenges that face them abroad and
at home. One of them being unable to speak with one cohesive
voice.
Mission Statement
To protect and enhance the rights of Kenyans in the diaspora; to
provide a forum for us to utilize our knowledge,skills and abilities to develop and provide social security and economic prosperity for ourselves,our posterity and Kenya.
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Welcome Message
KUDO Interim Chair
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To my brothers and sisters of Kenyan
heritage living outside Kenya, We share
common heritage, issues, and challenges.
Among us, we have various lenses
through which we view our heritage
and ways to approach the issues and
challenges facing us. To synchronize our
approaches to our issues and challenges
into a prosperous opportunity, we must
form a Union of Purpose, under this
Union, our purpose must be to harness
Adoga Kiharangwa
the various talents endowed in us by our
creator to improve our lot and that of Kenya. It is necessary.
Political leaning aside, tribal association aside, we must unite as a
people with shared interests and aspirations. Kenya United Diaspora
Organization (KUDO)’s mission and aspirations make for a large
enough Tent for all individuals of Kenyan heritage to synchronize
our ideas to prosperous actions for ourselves and our motherland
(Kenya). If we replace our individual egos with the passion to create
wealth among us for us, our Unity of Purpose will bare fruits in
perpetuity.
Am I being too optimistic? Yes I am but, as much as I would like
to live on the moon, I am also aware of the distance between
the moon and the earth. Needless to say that I know how much
time, innovation, energy and passion it will take us to get there.
Our cause is noble, our commitment and stamina should match
that nobility. We should hold each other today and tomorrow
responsible of nothing short of inspired to unite and act accordingly.
Our structure as proposed is self-evident of the format and
conduct by which we shall achieve our aspirations.
I call upon all individuals of Kenyan heritage living outside Kenya to
join KUDO, no matter what other organizations you belong to and
invest your collective talents in a visionary future nurtured by us.
ONE DIASPORA ONE VOICE. Thank you and let’s move KUDO
Forward!
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Guest of Honor:
Kenya’s Ambassador to us
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Hon. Robinson N. Githae
H.E. Robinson Njeru Githae was
appointed to be Ambassador to the
United States by Kenyan President
Uhuru Kenyatta on August 14, 2014,
and presented his credentials to
U.S. President Barack Obama on
November 18, 2014. It is the first
diplomatic posting for Ambassador
Githae.
Previously, Robinson Githae was the Minister of Finance from
2010 to 2013 and the Minister for Metropolitan Development
from 2009 to 2012. From 2008 to 2010, he served as the
Assistant Minister for Local Government and from 2006 to 2008
as the Assistant Minister for Transport. Prior to that, he won a
seat in Parliament in 2003 and was appointed Assistant Minister
for Justice and Constitutional Affairs. He was re-elected as a
Member of Parliament in 2007.
Prior to entering politics in 2002, he worked with various banks
and financial institutions in Kenya in different capacities and
ultimately ended up as General Manager.
He earned a Bachelor of Laws degree in 1980 at the University
of Nairobi and went on to get his law bar qualifications at Kenya
School of Law in 1981. He is also an advocate of the High Court
of Kenya.
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Guest of Honor:
Jeff Koinange, KTN Talk Show Host
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Jeff Koinange, is one of Africa’s
most well-known and experienced
television journalists, he is known to
viewers across Africa from his days as
CNN’s Senior Africa Correspondent,
a post he held for six turbulent years
from 2001-7.
Baghdad on the post-war insurgency,
reconstruction and the historic
elections in Iraq in 2005.
Other significant events Jeff covered
during his time with CNN included
the US President, George W Bush’s
Africa tour, the first by a sitting US
Republican President;
Jeff won plaudits for his reporting
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of major events from all across the
African continent. These have included
In 2005 Jeff won a Television EMMY
the violent civil war that led to the overthrow of (the only Kenyan Journalist to have ever won one)
Charles Taylor in Liberia- where he secured an for coverage of the devastating famine in the West
exclusive interview with the outgoing president- to African nation of Niger. Other awards included the
the subsequent inauguration of Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf George Foster PEABODY award for his coverage
in Liberia as Africa’s first female-elected president, of the devastating effects of Hurricane Katrina in
and the arrest and deportation of Charles Taylor.
2006, the Vernon Jarrett Bronze Medal in both 2006
and 2007 for ‘Best Feature’ on ‘Mass Rapes in the
He reported from Sudan on the crisis in Darfur Congo’ and ‘Famine in Malawi’ respectively.
and also from Uganda on the refugees who have
fled Sudan’s Lord’s Resistance Army. Based in Lagos, In 2006, Jeff was awarded the Prix Bayeaux for War
he covered Nigeria extensively, its politics, its Correspondents for his reporting on the civil war
economy and its people and traveled extensively to in the Congo.
numerous other African countries reflecting life on
the continent to CNN’s global audience.
He is currently Host of the twice weekly popular
and controversial Talk Show, Jeff Koinange LIVE
Although Jeff was CNN’s Africa Correspondent, his #JKL broadcast on Kenya’s Television Network,
journalistic talents meant he frequently reported KTN.
from outside the continent. In 2005, he was part
of CNN’s Peabody Award winning team that Jeff holds a Bachelors Degree from New York
covered the devastation wreaked on New Orleans University (Class of ’91).
by Hurricane Katrina. He also reported from
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Friday, May 20, 2016
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Program
8:30 PM: KUDO Moderators Pre-launch Meeting,
Marriot Hotel, MD
Saturday, May 21, 2016
10:30 AM: Arrival of Guests
Open Registration and Sponsor Displays
Prayer & National Anthems
Kenya & United States
Welcome Remarks
Protocols & Entertainment
Jeff Koinange Live Show
Kenyans Making a Difference in the Diaspora
12:30 PM: 2:15 PM: Buffet Lunch Reception (in Hotel)
KUDO Members and Invited Guests
Platinum Sponsor Presentation
- Kenya University Project
KUDO Launch Program
> Welcome and Introduction
> Entertainment
> Sponsors Presentations
> KUDO officials Presentation
> Keynote Speech
> Vote of Thanks
4:30 PM: Official Closing Kenyan Style!
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WHY JOIN KUDO?
Our Goals
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As a Kenyan in the Diaspora, KUDO will provide
• To create and nurture a cohesive grassroots
me an opportunity to network with other fellow
organization of Kenyans in the diaspora that
Kenyans many of whom are quite experienced in
addresses our collective social and economic
a variety of issues. The expanded knowledge base
needs in perpetuity.
coupled with the fact that KUDO harnesses the
economy of scale gives me a direct opportunity
to positively influence the lives of people in Kenya. • To organize and unite kenyan in the diaspora
It is now going to be possible to quickly see the
as one voice when they advocate for Kenya’s
impact of my financial contributions however small
human security and economic prosperity
the amount may be because together as a group
we can leverage big corporations and government
or stand against the vices that would hinder
entities.
such progress.
As a Kenyan parent in the Diaspora, I constantly
seek for educational mentorship opportunities for
my children, a door that KUDO widely opens as
it would be possible now to facilitate Kenya youth
exchange programs that are educational in nature
as well as for opportunities to facilitate Kiswahili
and cultural classes. I like the idea of a Kenya
United Diaspora Organization, one voice, one
diaspora. Join me and let’s move KUDO forward
because Pamoja Twaweza!
• To maintain collaborative contact and
partnership with kenyanpolicy makers for
inclusion in planning and participation in
country’s national programs and to facilitate
KUDO in accomplishing its own socialeconomic goals and objectives.
Featured Artist - Caroline Wavai
Caroline M. Wavai
Caroline and Lucky
Baraka survived the
August 7, 1998 U.S.
Embassy bombing in
Nairobi Kenya. Through
this ordeal they felt
God’s mighty hand
and were miraculously
saved from death. Caroline was working on the
19th floor of the Cooperative Building when
the bombing occurred.
The Cooperative Building was next the US
Embassy and joined to
the demolished Ufundi
Co-operative building
which collapsed immediately after the bombing.
down the stairs stepping over dead bodies.
Caroline prayed and
held tightly to the stair
way railings and made
her way out of the
building only to have
to find her own way
to the hospital on foot
because there were no
ambulances.
Caroline, though
scarred and in constant
pain, has been able, by
Having obtained injuries the grace of God, to
and using her blouse to live her life to the fullcover her bleeding eye, est. After the lengthy
she clutched the railmedical treatment and
ing and made her way
birth of her son Baraka,
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Caroline started working as a peer counselor.
She later joined Kenya
Professional Institute
for Counseling and
Neema Counseling
and Training Center in
Kenya.
Eventually Caroline
moved to the US for
treatment. Caroline
continues to work as
a counselor and motivational speaker. She
is the president and
founding board member
of Baraka Care International. Caroline resides
in Pennsylvania.
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KENYA NATIONAL
IDENTITY CARD
Program
Itemized Schedule
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REGISTRATION
IN MARYLAND
The Embassy of the Republic of Kenya is pleased to inform that it will
carry out a National Identity Card Registration exercise in Maryland on
May 21st, 2016.
Requirements needed to qualify for an ID and a list of documents an
applicant needs to bring are published at the back of this card. Also,
same requirements can be found at the Kenya Embassy website:
http://www.kenyaembassy.com/id.html.
Coordinated by
The Embassy of The Republic of Kenya
Washington, D.C.
IMPORTANT: All ID applicants MUST RSVP via email at:
[email protected] to facilitate onsite logistics at the venues below:
Gaithersburg Marriot | Washingtonian Center
9751 Washingtonian Boulvard, Gaithersburg, MD 20878
KENYA ID ISSUANCE REQUIREMENTS
FIRST-TIME APPLICANTS
(AND HOLDERS OF 1ST
GENERATION ID)
o Copy of Birth Certificate of the
applicant
o Copy of valid Kenyan passport of the
applicant
o Copy of Kenya passport and /or ID
of either of the parents
o The original 1st generation ID
(required for holders of 1st
generation IDs)
OR
o Copy of Certificate of Registration
o Copy of Naturalization Certificate
o The original 1st generation ID
(required for holders of 1st
generation IDs)
REPLACEMENT OF LOST/
DUPLICATE/MUTILATED ID
o Copy of a police report OR
a notarized affidavit stating how you
lost your ID (lost cases only)
o Copy of valid Kenyan passport of the
applicant
o Copy of Birth Certificate of the
applicant
o Copy of the applicant’s ID
(if available)
o Original ID (for duplicate or
mutilated applications)
Use as Checklist in advance!
CHANGE OF
PARTICULARS
o Original ID of applicant
o Proof of marriage i.e. marriage
certificate
o Copies of the couples IDs
o Please note for married ladies who
wish to change their names, both
husband and wife MUST be present
during the application process.
PLEASE NOTE:
o Each applicant MUST appear in person with a duly completed form (REG.136D).
o A money Order/Cashier’s Check of US$ 50 (payable to the Embassy of the
Republic of Kenya)
o Three (03) passport-size photos with these dimensions: 35 mm x 45 mm
(3.5 cm x 4.5 cm). Photos MUST be taken on a white background.
o The processing of ID will take approximately 4-6 weeks from the date of
application. Therefore, a prepaid, self-addressed United States Postal Service
(USPS) Express overnight or Priority Mail with delivery confirmation return
envelope MUST be submitted with all applications.
Featured Speakers
Vincent Makori
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Vincent Makori
Vincent Makori is the
Managing Editor and
anchor of Africa 54,
Voice of America’s
English television live
news magazine show
that broadcasts daily
from Washington
D.C..
The program brings information about Africa,
the United States, and the world to viewers
across Africa.Africa 54 features news, interviews
with newsmakers, analysts, American and African
government officials and everyday citizens
presenting a variety of opinions on issues affecting
the African continent.
Before joining the Voice of America,Vincent
Makori was an Editor and on air talent with
Germany’s international broadcasting agency,
Deutsche Welle in Cologne. He joined Deutsche
Well in 1998 after having worked as a reporter,
News Editor, anchor and talk show host with
Kenya Broadcasting Corporation television and
radio.
David Angwenyi
David Angwenyi is the
Founder of Global
Connections Kenya
and co-founder of
Hopewell-Keroka
Alliance (HKA).
Angwenyi teaches
biology and is the
David Angwenyi, Ph.D
director of Kenya
House, the faculty advisor of Global Connections
and model WHO Clubs at Hopewell Valley
Central High School. Angwenyi was instrumental
in the design of the Global Public Service, an
elective leadership and service learning class for
12th grade students at Hopewell Valley Central
High School that aims at broadening students’
perspectives on global issues.
Angwenyi obtained a bachelor’s degree from Saint
Peters University and a masters from Rutgers
University. Angwenyi has a Ph.D. in Educational
Leadership and Administration from Capella
University. Dr. Angwenyi will lead the Kenya
Experience 2016 together with several volunteers
from various organizations.
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KUDO Org Chart
North America Regions
Northeast Region
Great Lakes
Southeast Region
South Region
MidWest Region
SouthWest Region
Other Global Regions
Europe Region
Middle East Region
Australia Region
Africa Region
Asia Region
Kenya Corporate Office
NorthWest Region
Canada Region
Mexico Region
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Pictorial Gallery
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Kenyans,
Look at this
Be inspired
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KUDO
Organizers
Elizabeth Ekakoro
Douglas Mutua
Joseph Kariuki
Susan Saiyiorri
Vincent Mong’are
Regina Sang
Pst. George Kariuki
Betsy Kenduywa
Cathy Jackie Mutahi
Ronald Imanene
Douglas Gichana
Noah Moinkett
Dr. Dan Mugubi
Frank Kioko
Kamnao Omondi
Dr. Phillip Mwalali
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Note of Interest
Organizers
We wish to acknowledge
the diasporamessenger.com.
without photos
or not listed
It was on its social media platform
that the idea of forming KUDO
was born in August 2015.
are highly
acknowledged.
Updates of this
booklet online
will reflect
add-ons to
More Organizers
ensure everyone
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gets due
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recognition
Adoga Kiharangwa
David Angwenyi, Ph.D
Caroline M. Wavai
David Otieno Muyai
• Silas Ndonye
• Hezron Njoroge
• Zack Wacucu
Pastor Isaac Kariuki
CEO/PUBLISHER
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Kenya University Project
A Diaspora Institution Town Plan for Building a Better Kenya.
Learn More: www.kenyauniversity.org To Join: Email [email protected]
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