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Policy Dialogue on the Kenya National Accord and Reconciliation Act
Nairobi, 29 April 2008
 On the initiative of the AMANI Forum – Kenya Chapter, a policy dialogue was held in Nairobi (Panafric Hotel), 29 April 2008, on the question of ‘Kenya national Accord and Reconciliation Act.’
The objective of the forum was to offer a critical review of the National Accord and Reconciliation Act and explore mechanisms for continuing its full implementation in the context of promoting sustainable peace in Kenya.
The AMANI Forum Kenya Chapter took the initiative to bring together Members of Parliament and civil society activists are part of promoting nation building and reconciliation after Kenya disintegrated into violence following the country’s disputed presidential election.
The meeting was attended by thirty six people representing civil society, Diplomatic Missions, media, AMANI Forum - Kenya Chapter Members of Parliament, local and international non governmental organizations.
The meeting begun with a brief introduction of participants and welcoming remarks by the Executive Secretary, Ms Salome Katia and Hon Ethuro Ekwe, respectively.
The conference also included two invited panels: Former nominated Member of Parliament Njoki Ndung’u and Prof. Peter Wanyande.
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Click to download Prof Wanyande's Paper
The Great Lakes Parliamentary Forum on Peace – AMANI Forum Launched its Report on the Regional Parliamentarians Fact-Finding Mission to Kenya on the Post-Election Violence  The launch of the Report of AMANI Forum Regional Parliamentarians Fact-Finding Mission to Kenya on the Post-Election Violence took place on the 17th of March at the Hotel Inter-continental, Nairobi. Representatives of several diplomatic missions, civil society organizations, and media as well as national and regional parliamentarians attended the function. Read more...
AMANI FORUM EALA CHAPTER INCEPTION WORKSHOP
22-23 FEBRUARY 2008
Arusha, Tanzania The Great lakes Parliamentary Forum on Peace - AMANI Forum in conjunction with the East African Legislative Assembly will on 22-23 February 2008 hold a workshop geared towards delineating the AMANI Forum EALA Chapter's activity plan for the 2008 - 2009 period. The workshop, which will be officiated by the Speaker of the East African Legislative Assembly, will be held in Arusha, Tanzania. Ms. Salome Katia, the Executive Secretary of the AMANI Forum has stated that the AMANI Forum EALA Chapter members will also discuss matters related to the organization's Constitution and possibly adopt the Chapter's Constitution. Download the Programme
 Regional Parliamentary Working Group Meeting on Parliamentarians Oversight of Security Sector: Understanding Relevant Regional and Global Instruments for Small Arms and Light Weapons Management, Arusha, Tanzania, 6-7 March 2008 Read more...
AMANI FORUM & POST-ELECTION CRISIS IN KENYA
 PNU and opposition MPs form team to solve election crisis
Committee of 24 will visit all areas hit by violence to preach peace and harmony
By CAROLINE WAFULA - DAILY NATION Friday February 1
MPs from across the political divide have formed an inter-I party parliamentary group to spearhead efforts to end the Lcurrent crisis in the country. The Inter-Parties Parliamentary Group II (IPPG 2) will be convened under the framework of the Kenya chapter of the Great Lakes Parliamentary forum on peace also known as the AMANI forum.
The decision to form the group was reached unanimously by about 105 MPs following deliberations over a number of issues concerning the wave of violence. Read more
AMANI Forum Regional Fact-Finding Mission to Kenya
13th-21st January 2008  A delegation of Parliamentarians from Burundi, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Kenya, Rwanda, Uganda and Zambia, Members of the Great Lakes Parliamentary Forum on Peace - AMANI Forum has been in Kenya on a fact-finding mission. Led by Hon. Sheikh Abdul Karim Harelimana, Secretary General of AMANI Rwanda Chapter, the Mission arrived in Nairobi on 13th January 2008. The areas covered by the mission included Nairobi, Rift Valley, Nyanza and Coast Provinces. Read more
 Official Launch of the 2008-2012 Strategic Plan of AMANI Forum
The Great Lakes Parliamentary Forum on Peace – AMANI Forum Strategic Plan for 2008-2012 was launched on Tuesday 22 January 2008 in Nairobi during a dinner attended by the regional parliamentarians, diplomatic community, government representatives, media and civil society organizations. Read more
 The Great Lakes Parliamentary Forum on Peace – AMANI Forum Deplores Post-Electoral Violence in Kenya, Calls for Fact-Finding Mission
The Great Lakes Parliamentary Forum on Peace – AMANI Forum paid tribute to the commitment of the citizens of the Republic of Kenya demonstrated by their peaceful participation in the general elections held on 27 December 2007.
In a statement released on 28 December 2007, AMANI Forum underscored that the 2007 Kenya electoral experience will serve as a landmark case study to improve the overall electoral processes in many countries of the Great Lakes Region. Read more
 Kenya: AMANI Forum deploys Election Observation Mission
The Great Lakes Parliamentary Forum on Peace – AMANI Forum and the Pan African Parliament will observe the upcoming Kenyan Presidential, Parliamentary and Civil Elections in Kenya scheduled for 27 December 2007. The AMANI Forum Core Team will be led by Honorable Betty Amongi, M.P. Parliament of Uganda. Click to read the 19/12 press release
 AMANI Forum Regional Chair inaugurates the EALA Chapter
The AMANI Forum East African Legislative Assembly) (EALA) Chapter was officially launched during an inaugural ceremony held in Zanzibar on 12 December 2007, at a seating of the Assembly. Hon. Samuel Poghisio, AMANI Forum Regional Chair officiated at the function which was also attended by the Speaker of EALA Parliament Hon. Abdirahin Abdi. During the ceremony, Hon. Bernard Mulengani was elected the Chapter Chair. The EALA Chapter thus becomes the eighth. The Parliaments currently covered by AMANI Forum include Burundi, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda and Zambia
The keynote address delivered by Hon. Samuel Poghisio can be read by clicking the link
 AMANI Forum welcomes the Nairobi Joint Communiqué between Democratic Republic of Congo and Republic of Rwanda. Read more
Click the link to read the press statement and the Nairobi Joint Communique
 The AMANI Forum's 2008 - 2012 Strategic Plan Adopted
The Great Lakes Parliamentary Forum on Peace- AMANI Forum adopted its 2008-2012 Strategic Plan at the regional strategic planning workshop held in Kigali, Rwanda from 28 November to 2 December 2007. Read more
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