Equal access for all, to economic and social opportunities

President Mwai Kibaki Saturday launched the Party of National Unity (PNU) manifesto saying the party, which stands for a prosperous, secure and equitable future represents the best hope for this nation.
The President said the manifesto contained the most comprehensive and inclusive vision for making Kenya a stronger and more accountable democracy with a stronger and more equitable economy that is built on a more cohesive and just society.

Speaking during the launch at the Kenyatta International Conference Centre, the President made it clear that PNU will provide every Kenyan with equal access to economic and social opportunities so that they can contribute towards baking a larger and richer national cake.
To achieve this, the President noted, the PNU wants a strong central Government that protects and provides for all Kenyans justly and fairly, and strong and accountable devolved structures at the grassroots that ensure that economic, financial, and social development is promoted equitably in every constituency, local authority, and district of the country.

He said the PNU viewed Kenya as one body, with many organs and limbs made up of different communities, regions, and institutions, but all of which work together for the good of the Republic and the People of Kenya.

The President emphasized that the Party of National Unity government will implement policies that will ensure that no Kenyan is left behind, and that no corner of the country is treated better or lesser in terms of economic and social development.

He stated that all Kenyans are equally important which is why PNU will pay special attention to developing the country's human capital with a dedicated focus on the youth, women, the physically and mentally challenged, and the children.

President Kibaki said the ultimate objective is for all Kenyans to receive a 14 years basic education, access decent shelter, obtain enough food, have decent job with a decent wage, and live in a peaceful and secure society.

To this end, he noted, the Party of National Unity had developed ten pledges that they shall implement once PNU forms the Government. He outlined specific pledges to women as:

• A PNU Government will provide every pregnant woman with free antenatal clinics, free and safe maternity delivery, and free postnatal clinics in public dispensaries and health centers because the party values the lives of every mother and newborn child.

• The President said his administration will ensure that women are assured of more than 30 percent representation in all public appointments and elective positions, and that all minorities are fully represented in public appointments.