National Integration

Republic of Kenya

Ministry of Justice, National Cohesion and Constitutional Affairs

NATIONAL COHESION AND INTEGRATION POLICY

January 2012

Table of Contents

Abbreviations and Acronyms 1

1 Preamble 2

1.1 Background 2

1.2 Rationale for National Cohesion and Integration Policy 3

1.3 Defining National Cohesion and Integration 4

1.4 Dimensions of National Cohesion and Integration 5

1.5 Formulating the National Cohesion and Integration Policy 8

2 Situational Analysis and Diagnosis of Cohesion and Integration Challenges in Kenya 9

2.1 Overview 9

2.2 Policy, Legal and Institutional Framework for National Cohesion and Integration 13

2.3 SWOT Analysis 21
3 National Cohesion and Integration Policy Framework 24

3.1 Goals 24

3.2 Aim 24

3.3 Vision 24

3.4 Mission 24

3.5 Objectives of the National Cohesion and Integration Policy 24

3.6 National Cohesion and Integration Policies and Strategies 25
4 Implementation, Coordination and Role of Stakeholders 39

4.1 Co-ordination Mechanisms 41

4.2 Roles of State Actors 41

4.3 The Roles of Non-State Actors 42
5 Legal Framework and Enforcement Mechanism 54
6 Monitoring and Evaluation 55
7 Financing of National Cohesion and Integration Initiatives 57
8 Policy Review 58

Abbreviations and Acronyms

ASAL Arid and Semi Arid Land
CBO Community-Based Organization
CEWS Conflict Early Warning System
COTU Central Organization of Trade Unions
DFRD District Focus for Rural Development
DPC District Peace Committee
EAC East African Community
ERSWEC Economic Recovery Strategy for Wealth and Employment Creation
FPE Free Primary Education
GoK Government of Kenya
ICC International Criminal Court
IEC Information, Education and Communication
IGAD Inter-Governmental Authority on Development
IGADD Inter-Government Agency for Desertification and Development
KACC Kenya