National Agenda Party (Kenya)

The National Agenda Party of Kenya (NAP-K) is a political party in Kenya.

National Agenda Party (Kenya)
Abbreviation	NAP-K
Leader	Alfayo Alfonze Agufana
First Secretary	Kinya Marage
Governing body	National Executive Committee of the National Agenda Party
Secretary International Affairs	Erick Inghatt Matsanza
Treasurer-General	Bevalyne Kwamboka
Youth League Chairperson	Yvonne Baaru
Founder	Alfayo Alfonze Agufana
Founded	10 February 2007; 18 years ago (2007-02-10)
Headquarters	4th Floor, Emperor Plaza, Koinange Street Nairobi, Kenya
Ideology	Social democracy
Political position	Centre-left to Centre-left
National affiliation	Kenya Kwanza
Colours	DarkBlue   Yellow
Slogan	Utu, Haki na Usawa (Humanity, Justice and Equity)
National Assembly	1 / 349
Senate	0 / 67
Governors	0 / 47
Website
agenda.or.ke
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The National Agenda Party of Kenya, often referred to as Agenda, is a political party in the Republic of Kenya

The National Agenda Party of Kenya, founded by Alfayo Alfonze Agufana, is on a mission to build a social, democratic state and society in which all Kenyans have a better life and feel at home as individuals and cultural communities.

The National Agenda Party of Kenya (NAP-K) is a progressive political movement founded in the aftermath of the 2007–2008 post-election crisis—one of Kenya's most defining political and humanitarian moments. Emerging from a national call for reconciliation and transformation, NAP-K envisions a socially democratic Kenya where every individual and cultural community enjoys dignity, equal opportunity, and a meaningful stake in the nation's future.

National Agenda Party of Kenya as a movement whose Secretary for International Affairs is Erick Inghatt Matsanza, the founder and Social Change Catalyst at Spice Without Borders, a leadership academy for social change innovators and a member of the jury at the Africa 40 Under Forty Awards, The party seeks to build democracy through education, activism, collaboration as the party believes this will influence the change of Kenyan political culture from ethnic based politics to issue based politics. The National Agenda Party is also committed to mentoring a new crop of leadership that oversight, carry out social audit, actively participate in national and local politics and advance opposing racism in all its forms while championing sustainable development, equity and equality.

Mission

NAP-K is not just a political party—it is a democratic movement committed to reshaping Kenya's political culture from ethnic-driven power struggles to issue-based leadership rooted in justice, participation, and accountability.

The party works to build a Kenya where citizens are empowered through civic education and grassroots activism. Leadership is accountable, visionary, and inclusive.

Pan-African solidarity is nurtured by the party as a foundation for unity and resistance against all forms of racism, exploitation, and neocolonialism. Sustainable development is driven by principles of equity, human rights, and ecological responsibility.

Since inception it continues to cultivate a new generation of leaders dedicated to oversight and social audit of public systems. Active engagement in local and national politics and the promotion of socioeconomic justice and pan-African consciousness.

Party Foundation and ideological rooting

National Agenda Party of Kenya was founded following the outbreak of violence after the 2007 presidential elections in Kenya, At that time the African Union (AU) established the Panel of Eminent African Personalities to assist in finding a peaceful solution to the crisis. ^[1] Annan was appointed as chair of the panel, to lead it with Benjamin Mkapa, former president of Tanzania; and humanitarian Graça Machel, the former first lady of Mozambique and South Africa. ^[2]

The panel managed to convince the two principal parties to the conflict, Kenyan president Mwai Kibaki's Party of National Unity (PNU) and Raila Odinga's Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), to participate in the Kenya National Dialogue and Reconciliation Process (KNDR). ^[1] Over the course of 41 days of negotiations, several agreements regarding taking actions to stop the violence and to remedy its consequences were signed. On 28 February, President Kibaki and Prime Minister Odinga signed a coalition government agreement. ^{[3] [4]}

At the heart of the Kenya National Dialogue and Reconciliation Process (KNDR) process was Agenda 4, which sought to address the underlying structural injustices fueling Kenya's recurrent conflicts: land reform, poverty, youth unemployment, inequality, and constitutional and institutional reform. These are the same enduring issues that NAP-K commits itself to confronting with urgency and resolve.

History

The National Agenda Party of Kenya's foundation is deeply rooted in the unfinished work of the Serena Talks—the Kenya National Dialogue and Reconciliation (KNDR) process—initiated under the stewardship of Kofi Annan, with the support of eminent African leaders like Benjamin Mkapa and Graça Machel. This historic dialogue led to the National Accord and Reconciliation Agreement of 28 February 2008, establishing a coalition government between President Mwai Kibaki and Prime Minister Raila Odinga.

The party contested the 2022 Kenyan general election as part of Azimio La Umoja, and elected one MP Lawrence Mpuru Aburi in Tigania East. ^{[5] [6]}

References

1. "Kofi Annan Takes Over Kenya Mediation". CBS News. January 10, 2008. Archived from the original on 18 August 2018. Retrieved 18 August 2018.
2. "The Kenya National Dialogue and Reconciliation: Building a Progressive Kenya" (PDF). South Consulting. December 2011. Archived (PDF) from the original on 31 August 2021. Retrieved 2022-04-11.
3. Pflanz, Mike (28 February 2008). "Kenya's rival parties reach coalition agreement". The Telegraph. Nairobi. Archived from the original on 18 August 2018. Retrieved 18 August 2018.
4. "Kenya Rivals Reach Peace Agreement". The New York Times. 2008-02-29. Archived from the original on 18 August 2018. Retrieved 18 August 2018.
5. Wavinya, Marion (2022-03-14). "List of political parties that have joined Azimio La Umoja coalition". Metropol TV - Turning Data into Cents. Retrieved 2022-09-21.
6. "HON. ABURI, LAWRENCE MPURU | The Kenyan Parliament Website". parliament.go.ke. Retrieved 2023-05-23.