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It’s now been two years since our last Conference in 2019. In the intervening two years we have seen some significant events unfold on the global stage that continue to have a dramatic impact on the future of the African continent and within the diaspora. Some of these significant events include: The COVID-19 pandemic has affected the entire world but the impact on Africa has been felt in vulnerable healthcare infrastructure exacerbated by, vaccine apartheid and punitive travel bans targeting the continent.
The appalling murder of George Floyd highlighted the deep racism experienced in the US and other parts of the diaspora. The impact of the Black Lives Matter movement resonates on the continent where all too often extra judicial killings and police brutality go unpunished.
On the international stage the repercussions of the US’s withdrawal from Afghani stan, the removal of Donald Trump as President, the conflict in Ethiopia , the civil uprising in Sudan, and the effects of the COP 26 agreement all continue to play out.
Within Kenya there is a continuing need to uphold the rule of law, and good governance to demonstrate that democratic elections can be held without resort to violence or voter intimidation. The diaspora is an important partner in the strengthening of democratic institutions in East Africa and on the continent.
At Bandung history is critical, we pay tribute to the legacy of the Mau Mau leader, Dedan Kimathi, and other freedom fighters across Africa as wel I as the Mau Mau academic Pio Gama Pinto who became close friends with Malcolm X in Bandung, Indonesia in 1955. Malcolm X visited Kenya in 1958 so we are keeping alive this tradition and spirit of Pan African unity. The name ‘Bandung’ was given to the first international African & Asian Conference first held in Bandung, Indonesia in 1955. 29 African countries had celebrated their independence and formed the precursor to the non-aligned movement. The conference committed in its declaration to work for the dignity and peaceful coexistence of all human beings.
The spirit of the five goals adopted at the conclusion of the conference are part of the vision that helped ignite the liberation movement in Kenya and most of the rest of the continent. These five goals were political self determination, mutual respect for sovereignty, non-aggression, non interference to internal affairs, and equality. These issues were of central importance to all participants in the conference, most had recently emerged from colonial rule.
Other conferences concerning the anti-colonial struggle across Asia were held in London in 1900 and in Manchester in 1945. The purpose would be to demonstrate a historical continuity to the ideals and aspirations of these conferences. One fundamental question may be as far as nation building is concerned, so how far that vision has become a reality or whether it has been forgotten in a myriad of tribal and political rivalries mired in a sea of corruption.
The conference deliberations will be on the following themes:
Our intention is to support the initiatives of civiI society in the region by adding the voice of various professionals, jurists and human rights act1v1sts in the African diaspora to support the work of those on the
Continent. TheConference is intended as the mechanism by which a strategic bridge can be used to establish and faciIitate the exchange of talent, academic material and research, and expertise, matching the needs of the continent with the resources available within the diaspora communities.
We are honoured, to be joined by leading members of the diaspora including Ms Bell Robeiro-Addy M.P. who are making the trip notwithstanding the xenophobic travel bans imposed on sub Saharan Africa.
Aims
Objectives
Delegates arrive at the conference venue.
Opening Prayers and Welcome Address by Bishop J. Warari and Judge D. Peter Herbert O.B.E. (rtd) & Dr. Myrna Kalsi (Bandung Chair and Patron)
Music Performance by Nicole Bett: – Youth League UK
Keynote Address: Professor Willy M. Mutunga (Former Chief Justice of Kenya)
“Pan Africanism and the Rule of Law”: (Introduced by Judge P Herbert O.B.E).
Panel Chair: Dr. Duncan Ojwang’: The Dean of Law Faculty at Nazarene University of Eastern African.
Panelists:
Panel Chair: Dr Myrna Kalsi
Panelists:
Panel Chair: Mr. Peter Ouko: C.E.O. Crime Si Poa
Panelists:
Panel Chair: Ms. Jacqueline Onalo: Consultant at JOLT International
Panelists:
Chairs of the Conference; Judge D.P. Herbert (Rtd)
CUEA Religious Leader
Cultiva Restaurant (Pofu Road, Karen) (Invitation Only)
Delegates arrive at the conference venue.
Prayers by Bishop J. Warari; and Welcome Remarks from Chair and Patron; D. Peter Herbert O.B.E. and Dr. Myrna Kalsi
Karen C. Primary School Representative: Appreciation of Support
Topic:
“How do we inspire the Africa Diaspora and the AU to work together?”
Panel Chair: Mr. Henry Belsoi: London Tea Consultant
Panelists:
Chair: Mr. Chinyere Inyama: Senior Coroner, West London
Panelists:
Chair: Dr Mariam Kamunyu, Lecturer CUEA
Panelists:
Chair: Dr. Shem Ochoudho: Kenya Diaspora Alliance
Panelists:
Professor P.L.O Lumumba