Kenya National Congress | |
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Leader | Manson Nyamweya |
Secretary-General | Benjamin Gisore |
Women Leader | Lillian Anyango |
Youth Leader | Enock Onkoba |
Secretary for Information | Alfred Asande Ongoro |
Founder | Maina Wanjigi Kenneth Matiba Titus Mbathi Charles Rubia |
Founded | 1991 |
Headquarters | Mbabane Road Lavington, Plot No. 3731/55, Nairobi |
Ideology | Human rights Social justice Democracy |
National affiliation | Eagle Alliance |
Website | |
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Kenya National Congress (KNC) is a Kenyan political party founded in 1991 during the early days of the return of Multiparty Democracy as a result of a split in FORD-Asili.[1][2] It has consistently fielded candidates in general elections since 1992 at Parliamentary and Local Authority levels. The party sponsored Gatanga Member of Parliament Peter Kenneth, who launched his presidential bid on the party ticket,[3][4] as well as an alliance between him and Raphael Tuju of the Party of Action[5] The stated vision of KNC, as according to its official web site, is to see Kenya as a proud and prosperous nation that takes care of all her citizens and where hope and self-confidence thrives among all Kenyans both at home and abroad.[6]
The stated Mission of KNC is to provide a people driven Government that is participatory, and consultative, building a free market economy driven by the people; ensuring a more equitable distribution of income and wealth within a secure environment for all.
Kenya National Congress' philosophy is to foster unity and unlock Kenya's potential for a better and a brighter Kenya, guided by good governance under a stable and people-driven Government that is development- oriented, transparent, peaceful and corruption-free. In keeping with this philosophy, KNC stands FOR:[7]
KNC's stated beliefs are that: