I AM NOT MY TRIBE
Peace Pledge
The
power of words cannot be under- estimated. Words reinforced with actions not
only shows of one’s commitment but it is also a binding 'oath'. Here is a
pledge, a pledge against Negative Ethnicity, a pledge for a Kenya where tribe
is not a determining factor, a pledge for a United Kenya.
I
.............................................................of ID
Number.......................................DECLARE THAT:
1.
My tribe is not superior to the other
tribes in Kenya.
2.
I will not be an agent of violence,
intimidation or even violence between different ethnic communities, races,
clans and religious groups.
3.
I will not incite feelings of contempt,
hatred and hostility, discrimination against any person on the basis of their
ethnicity, race or religion.
4.
I will appreciate the diversity and
participation by all ethnic communities in the social, economic, cultural and
political elements of a better Kenya.
5.
I pledge to promote free and constructive
political debate, freedom of assembly, freedom of expression and tolerance of
varied opinion, beliefs and aspirations of the Kenyan people.
6.
I pledge to join hands with like-minded
Kenyans, regardless of their ethnic background, to promote value driven agendas
that will help build a cohesive, inclusive and peaceful Kenya.
7.
I pledge to put down my personal interests
that are pegged on my ethnic bearing and to uphold understanding and fairness
without regards to the other person’s tribe or ethnic clan.
I commit to put the service of my country
before self and before my tribe.
Date:...............................City/Town..............................................
Email:...........................................................................................
Address:........................................................................................
Signature......................................................................................
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