The Bandung Conference, Kenya, Programme November 2018.

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1 The Bandung Conference, Kenya, Programme November Anti-Extremism, Human Rights, Ethics and The Rule of Law. This was the name given to the first international African & Asian conference first held in Bandung 1, Indonesia in Other conferences concerning the anti-colonial struggle across Africa and Asia were held in London in 1900 and in Manchester in The purpose would be to demonstrate a historical continuity to the ideals and aspirations of those conferences. One fundamental question may be as far as nation building is concerned: How far have we travelled from Bandung 1955? Where, & how do we go forward from here? Our website: Venue: The Holiday Inn, The Crowne Plaza Hotel, Upper Hill, Nairobi Dates: Thursday 22 nd & Friday 23 rd November Two Days Conference and Legacy Gala Dinner. Aims 1. To promote the development of Pan African solutions to global problems linking Africans in the diaspora and on the continent; 2. To identify leadership skills that deliver identifiable benefits to diverse communities; 3. To address areas of real concern to progress the social cohesion and unity of Africa by helping to create a unified constructive approach to issues of security, human rights and the rule of law, empowering and uplifting all in society through creating real prosperity, and sustainable wealth through education and increased social mobility. 1 Bandung Conference (Asian-African Conference), Office of the... Bandung Conference (Asian-African Conference), In April, 1955, representatives from twenty-nine governments of Asian and African nations gathered in Bandung, Indonesia to discuss peace and the role of the Third World in the Cold War, economic development, and decolonization.

2 Objectives 1. To create a culture of joint working and partnership between NGO s and Governments, and international authorities to deliver progressive change that positively impacts the lives and destiny of all citizens; 2. To create a bridge between the expertise and skills in Africa and in the diaspora communities for the mutual benefit of the continent and all our people; 3. To increase the wealth, both economic and social, via forging closer links across the full range of economic and social activities. Stakeholders being actively Consulted The African Prison Project (Kenya). The Law Society of Kenya (LSK). The Open Society Initiative for East Africa (OSIEA). Strathmore University School of Law. Amnesty International (Kenya). Human Rights Watch. Transparency International (Kenya). Strathmore University Business School. The US Ambassador to Kenya. The Australian High Commissioner to Kenya and Uganda. The EU Delegation to Kenya. The British High Commissioner to Kenya. The Society of Black Lawyers (UK). The Association of Muslim Lawyers (UK). BARAK (UK). BLAKSOX (UK). Operation Black Vote (UK). The Runneymede Trust (UK). The National Black Police Association (UK). The Pan African Lawyers Association (Arusha, TZ). The Pan African Centre for Policy Studies (Arusha TZ). The African Court of Human & Peoples Rights (Arusha TZ). The African Union Advisory Board on Corruption (Arusha, TZ). The Congressional Black Caucus (USA). The National Bar Association (USA). The Humanitarian Platform for Local and National Organisations in Uganda The International Refugee Rights Initiative Audience: The conference should appeal to East African Government policy and decision makers, senior civil servants, human rights activists, teachers, lawyers, Judges and Magistrates, academics, career diplomats, in East Africa as well as members of the Pan African diaspora who wish to contribute to the progression of civil society in the region.

3 Proposed Rates:- Early bird rate Before September 30 th : For a day per delegate $80.00; For both days $ (including Gala dinner $200); Dinner booked separately $50. Full rate (after September 30 th ) $90.00 per day but $ for two days (including Gala dinner $240); Dinner booked separately $60 Thursday 22 nd November :00am - 9:00am 9:00am - 9:10am Registration Welcome Address by Conference Co. Chairs: Stanley Manduku D. Peter Herbert O.B.E. 9:10am - 9:30 am Video Presentation of Conference Themes and Welcome Conference Moderator - Mr. Johnson Mwakazi. Kenyan School children s Choir (Hillcrest International School and Karen C. High School). The Legacy, Reality and Vision of Bandung Revisited 9:30am - 10:15am Keynote Address: The Chief Justice of Kenya-Mr. David K. Maraga (TBC) The Solicitor General of Kenya, The Honourable Mr. Kennedy Ogeto.

4 10:15am - 11:30 am Panel Discussion: Has the War on Terror been won or lost? (e.g Operation Usalama Watch- part of the solution or part of the problem?) Chair: Mr. D. Peter Herbert O.B.E. (Judge and Former Vice Chair Metropolitan Police Authority) (5 minutes presentation by each panelist followed by discussion and questions from audience) Former Policing and Anti-Terrorism Adviser to the Mayor of London- Mr. Lee Jasper - Former Captain Kenya Defence Force - Mr. Mbijiwe Mwenda UK Anti-Terrorism Expert, Red Lion Chambers - Judge Sailesh Mehta: Association of Victims of Terrorism of Terrorism Involvement In Countering Extremism:- Mr. Eliud Ambani Mulama- National Chairman, (Kenya)- Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) (UK): Ms. Jennifer Izekor. Secretary General: Dr. Mustafa Y. Ali, (GNRC-Arigatou International)- Relevant background reports: US State Department reports 2017, Amnesty International, Human Rights Watch, Open Society Foundations: 11:30am - 11:45 am Coffee & Refreshments 11:45am - 1:00pm Anti-Terrorism, Justice and Freedom:

5 Are these mutually exclusive? (Sponsored by Strathmore School of Law-The Dean of School of law) Chair: Ms. Afua Hirsch; Sky TV Journalist or CNN Africa Presenter. (5/8 minute presentation by each panelist followed by questions read from the audience) Style: Interactive Session. Panel: Hon. Mr. Justice Isaac Lenaola, MBS (Supreme Court of Kenya) Ms. Emmah Senge. Director of the Strathmore Law clinic and advocate of the High Court of Kenya. Mrs. Ismet Rawat, Barrister, President of the Association of Muslim Lawyers (UK) Mr. Hashi Mohamed, No5 Barristers Chambers- The Inspector General of Police (TBC) Mr. Joseph Kipchirchir Boinett. Mr. Gichuhi Allen Waiyaki-President of the Law Society of Kenya, (LSK). (TBC) 1:00pm - 2:00pm Lunch Break 2:00pm - 3:00pm Workshops: Two moderators, (one regional & one external & Sessions to be led by NGOs) 1. Can we counter terrorism without breeding extremism? (Law Society Kenya) Led by Ms. Mercy Wambua (CEO) - Africa Bar 2. Building civil society in multi faith & multi ethnic societies (Kenya Human Rights Commission-Mr. George Kegoro- 3. Counter terrorism: How does the Rule of Law apply? led by (PALU CEO) Mr. Donald Deya -

6 4. Regional Conflict Resolution: Can it be achieved? (Amnesty International) (TBC) 5. Refugees and Migrants: How can we respect their needs (IOM) led by Salvatore Sortino 6. Combatting Corruption: Mission Impossible? Led by Samuel Kimeu - Executive Director, Transparency International. 3:00pm - 3:15pm Refreshments and Networking 3:15pm - 4:30pm Question Time Debate - Organized by PALU Are Human Rights an achievable goal or an NGO Dream? 4:30pm - 5:00pm Chair: Tanzanian or US Media Host (Hosted by Pan African Lawyers Association) (TBC) Mr. Donald Deya - Chief Executive Pan African Lawyers Association. Mr. Jeffery Labovitz: Immigration of Migration (IOM) Ms. Veronica Wright Senior Legal Officer (office of the prosecutor), OIC-Prosecutor UN Residual Mechanism for Tribunals. Mr. George Kegoro-Kenyan Human Rights Commission (KHRC) Mr. Peter Ouko - Crime Si Poa Organization, Ms. Karin Pluberg - Adviser to the African Court of Human Rights- Closing Address, Day One: Professor P.L.O. Lumumba: Can we balance the need to combat Terrorism whilst respecting the rights of our citizens on the continent 5:00pm - 5:10pm Housekeeping Announcements: Conference Chairs.

7 5:30pm - 7:30pm Drinks Reception sponsored by a Commercial Sponsor Friday 23 rd November :00am - 9:00am Registration 9:00am - 9:10am Welcome by Conference Co. Chairs: Stanley K. Manduku D. Peter Herbert O.B.E. 9:10am - 9:30 am Video Presentation of Conference Themes and Welcome Conference Moderator Mr. Johnson Mwakazi. - Kenyan School children s Choir (Hillcrest International School and Karen C. High School). 9:20am - 9:30am Children s Satiric Re-enactment of an encounter with East African Traffic Police, Bribe being paid to a civil servant, and/or politician; Exam test failure. (Hillcrest International School & Karen C. Secondary School) 9:30am - 10:15am Kenyan Minister of Education: Ms. Amina Mohammed - (TBC) The Vision for Shadow Minister of Home Affairs: Ms. Dianne Abbott M.P. Can Education create development & wealth for all on the Continent? 10:15am - 11:30am (Harambee) Empowering students, parents and teachers to achieve the Kenya they want (Vision 2030). (Organized by Aspire Education Limited)

8 Chair of Panel: Ms. Patricia Lamour-, (Aspire Education Group) Panelists: Open Society Foundations, Mrs. L. Muthoni Wanyeki-Director- Kenyan Educational Consultant: Mrs. Sarah Mahingo- Shadow Home Affairs Minister, London and the Black Child: Ms. Diane Abbott M.P. - Mr. Martin Mbaya: Strathmore University. Professor Catherine Ndungo-Kenyatta University 11:30am - 11:45am Coffee Break & Refreshments. 11:45am - 1:00pm Four Break Out Workshops 1. Kenyatta University-Professor Catherine Ndungo- Language and Gender Teaching and helping the achievements of girls and boys in schools Educating unreached children for inclusive development:- Ms. Joy Mdivo 3. Teaching entrepreneurship in schools and in communities-strathmore University, Business School- Mr. Martin Mbaya- and Aspire Education Group and Black Business Awards, Mr. Viv Ahmun- 4. How can the new Kenyan curriculum be made to work for boys and girls? - (TBC) (Ms. Ann Njogu: The Centre for Rights Education & Awareness, Ms. Tegla Loroupe: Spokesperson for women s rights and education) 1:00pm - 2:00pm Lunch & Networking 2:00pm - 2:30pm Keynote Speech: Exposing corruption-do the ends justify the means? Honourable Edward Ouko- The auditor general of Kenya

9 2:30pm - 3:45pm Four Break Out Workshops: (Ethics and The rule of Law) 1. Combatting corruption, whose money is it anyway? (Samuel Kimeu), Executive Director, Transparency International -. And Suleimani Kinyunyu- 2. The Use of Excessive Force: Can we restrain & train our security services? Mr. Lee Jasper (former adviser to the Mayor of London) and KHRC Mr. George Kegoro 3. Prisons: What rights should be respected? Led by Mr. Sammy Lovoni and John Muthuri (African Prison Project). 4. How do we make our politicians accountable to the people? UNHCR- (TBC) Senior RSD Officer Mr. Daniel Kamphuis 3:45pm - 4:00pm Coffee break and Refreshments 4:00pm - 5:00pm Question Time Panel: Do we need more Ethical African Bees WATCH: 'Progressive' bees attack protestors, police in Kenya The... Panel Chair:- The African Union Advisory Board on Corruption Mr. Selemani Kinyunyu Pan African Lawyers Association led by Mr. Donald Deya- Professor P.L.O Lumumba - President of the Law Society of Kenya Mr. Gichuhi Allen, (TBC) Open Society Initiative, Mrs. L. Muthoni Wanyeki Director

10 4:30pm - 5:00pm Closing Address: The vision of our Pan African future Professor P.L.O. Lumumba - A). Close of the Conference Housekeeping announcements. 5:15pm - 5:30pm Close of Conference & Vote of Thanks by Co. Chairs. B). Formal Dinner at Conference Hotel Awards to Human Rights Activists. Awards in eight categories: - 1. Criminal Justice 2. Education 3. Journalism & Media 4. Ethics 5. Sport 6. Human Rights defenders 7. Youth 8. Gender equality C). Saturday, 24th November: Conference Excursions Option 1 Bandung Golf Tournament: Sponsored by Karen Golf & Country Club: 9:00am to 4:00pm 18 hole 4 ball Competition. Option 2 Safari excursion to Masai Mara, Amboseli, Mombasa or to Nairobi National Park.