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Kenyan Community Abroad (KCA) 2001 Annual Conference

Dates:  July 6th - July 9th, 2001

Venue: Simmons College, Boston, MA, USA



Theme: Foundations of True Economic & Democratic Reforms in Kenya: & the
Role of Kenyans Abroad


Background
This year's annual KCA conference theme will be "Foundations of True
Economic & Democratic Reforms in Kenya". This is in line with the most
recent developments in the reforms arena. There will be sub-themes to
discussions, including the state of the economy, the war against AIDS and
Education reforms. The three-day conference will be an action-packed affair
of speeches, workshops, entertainment and social networking.



The conference will also feature entertainment the famous group Reddyklus of
Nairobi that thrilled last year's conference and created a major sensation
in North America. On stage will also be Balozi whose performance features
visionary African music under the theme Tumaini!



The conference has been planned to meet its costs; participants, most
speakers and performers will be asked to bear the bulk of their costs. The
cost of facilities, tickets for specific speakers, guest accommodation and
local transportation will be shared across all participants.



Presentations will be a mixture of keynote addresses, breakout sessions,
panel discussions and town hall meetings. Short presentations will be
encouraged with more time focused on discussions. This event is perceived to
provide a means for all participants, attendees and invited guests, to
debate issues freely and democratically and in the spirit of give and take.



If you wish to make a presentation at the conference please send a message
to info@kenyansabroad.org or secretary@kenyansabroad.org.  For general
information about the conference send a message to agm@kenyansabroad.org.



Conference Theme & Discussions


Invited speakers span the national political spectrum and come from a
diversity of professions. The conference will offer a forum for lively debat
e and project a balanced view of issues across the Kenyan political
landscape. Of particular interest is the role of the post-Uhuru Generation
and their role in shaping Kenya's future.



Our first core theme this year is constitutional reforms and the way to
build a strong democratic society in the future.  Other main subjects will
be the management of the economy and the AIDS crisis. These discussions and
presentations will also focus on the role of Kenyans Abroad in contributing
to shaping solutions for Kenyan problems.



A lot of time has passed since there matter of constitutional reforms came
to the fore. It has taken close to 10 years for all parties to set up a
modicum of a process for bringing in needed constitutional changes to the
country. There is also consensus that reforms must be the work of all
Kenyans and that all parties, of necessity must be involved in bringing
change. The 2001 KCA Conference will focus on current state of reforms,
discussions on the way forward and the process of ensuring that the results
of reforms will serve the Kenyan people well. Participants will have a
chance to propose specific changes to the constitution and the entrenchment
of constitutionalism.



Of equal importance is the management of the economy and ways of reversing
the downward trends of the Kenyan economy. This ties in with the AIDS crisis
and ways forwards for combating the dreaded scourge.



As with the 2000 KCA Conference, this year's conference will come up with
key resolutions for implementation.



Local Organizing Committee


Luvisia Bakuli - luvisia@hotmail.com

Wambui-Updike - wambuibgu@aol.com

Isaac Kuria            - KURIA@CONAN.IDS.NET

Peter Ngunyi        -  p.ngunyi@goisr.com

Rosemary Manyara - rmanyara@aol.com



Conference Charges & Costs (does not include the cost of meals)
(Please allow for $25/day for the cost of meals at the school cafeteria.)



Rates DO NOT include meals

There will be NO discount for KCA members who register after May 31, 2000

Residents (double occupancy) - $200 (registration & 3 days' occupancy)

Residents (single occupancy) - $240 (registration & 3 days' occupancy)

Non-residents                         - $ 80 for the whole conference (3
days)



Daily Charges
Rates DO NOT include meals

Non-resident           - $30



�         Note that letters of registration will be issued only on receipt
of full payment for conference registration and registration with single
occupancy.

�         Those who want occupancy MUST confirm and reserve space by April
30, 2001 with a 20% down payment. The rest MUST be paid by June 3rd, 2001.

�         Full Conference Fees must be paid by June 15, 2001; no
accommodation will be guaranteed for payment received after June 15, 2001.



To register, send your payment, including category of registration (resident
or non-resident) to: Treasurer, The Kenyan Community Abroad (KCA), P. O. Box
5635, Washington, D.C. 20016-5635, USA; Telephone: (301) 622-0423; Fax:(301)
622-0423.
Contact the treasurer directly at: treasurer@kenyansabroad.org


The Kenyan Community Abroad, P. O. Box 5635, Washington, D.C. 20016-5635,
USA

E-mail: info@kenyansabroard.org. Phone: (301) 301 622-0423 Fax: (301)
622-0423; ww.kenyansabroad.org; Join mailing list at: at
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