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bulletin 1: July 2009
© WSB Inc. / Kenya Scouts Association Welcome to Kenya karibu Kenya
Welcome to the first Bulletin for the 13th World Scout An enormous variety of stimulating and exciting activities Moot which will be held in Kenya from 27th July to have been designed for the participants of the 13th 7th August 2010. This Bulletin provides an update on World Scout Moot in Kenya. This event offers an excellent progress with the preparations for the Moot. opportunity to all participants to enjoy themselves while having fun and learning more about Scouting in their We at the Moot Office and Kenya Scouts Association groups, country and other countries throughout the welcome you to the Moot and invite you to join us in: world. This is a great opportunity to show how Scouting can “make a difference” at local, national and world • demonstrating the unity of Scouting worldwide; levels. • promoting a more peaceful world; We recognize that for this event to be the success that we plan it to be, we need to recruit participants. After • demonstrating a commitment to nature and the all, Scouts are the ones who make Scouting an exciting environment; adventure! We would like you to register a Contingent • showing concern for all communities; and promote the Moot to young people in your Scout association. • preparing young people to be good citizens in this global village. We hope that this Bulletin will provide you with useful information. If you have any questions you can also send us an email at:
1 As the Moot gets closer, we will be increasing our We hope that your planning and preparations are going communication with Contingents through our well as we look forward to welcoming you to the 13th Bulletins, emails, newsletters and the web World Scout Moot in Kenya. www.scoutmoot2010.org, as well as offering direct support from the Moot Office. In this Bulletin we are providing details on basic Ray Charles Musau information, location, Kenya as a country, fees, 13th World Scout Moot Chairman programme concept and visas. There is also a section on news and upcoming events.
Contents Scouts Association © WSB Inc. / Kenya INTRODUCTION 1 WELCOME The World Organization of Scout Movement [WOSM] honored the Kenya Scouts Association to host the 2 INTRODUCTION 13th World Scout Moot from 27th July to 7th August 3 THEME 2010. The Kenya Scouts Association is the largest youth organization in Kenya with over 300,000 Scouts and over 3 SLOGAN 20,000 Scout leaders. 4 PROGRAMME The World Scout Moot is a gathering of young adults aged 4 EXPEDITION CENTRES 18 – 26 years who come together to share experiences and participate in offering service to communities. If you 5 REGISTRATION are 26 or older at the time of the Moot you can attend 5 VISAS as an International Service Team (IST) staff member. The World Scout Moot is held every four years and has 5 TRAVEL INFORMATION been held twelve times before. The last one was held in Hwalien, Taiwan in 2004. 5 NEWS AND EVENTS This event is the first World Scout Moot to be held in 6 THE HEADS OF Africa therefore making it a very special occasion for the CONTINGENT MEETING whole continent and for the Scout Movement. 6 BULLETINS TIME TABLE The event will draw 3,000 participants from all over the 6 CONTACT DETAILS world.
2 3 As this is our first Bulletin, we would like to introduce to you the staff of the 13th World Scout Moot Office
MOOT DIRECTOR: Gathogo Ngugi email: [email protected] THEME [email protected] “Ultimate Discovery” COMMUNICATION THE SYMBOLIC BACKGROUND OF THE AND PR MANAGER ROVER SCOUT SECTION IS “ ROUTE” - A Elizabeth Ngoru JOURNEY WITH A PURPOSE. email: [email protected] Young people today live in an interconnected and fast- changing world. There are threats: to peace and security, [email protected] environmental degradation, epidemics such as HIV/ AIDS, and opportunities to find real work are lacking, resulting in falling standards of living for young people. PROGRAMME & EXPEDITION Political systems, cultural, societal and gender norm CENTRES MANAGER scan confine young people within invisible boundaries, limiting their opportunities to reach their full potential as Esther Ayoti members of the global community. email: [email protected] Young people need an opportunity, within a supportive [email protected] environment, to stretch and push themselves to find ways to cope with the new demands and challenges of life today. They need to acquire appropriate knowledge ADMINISTRATIVE & and skills, and develop a value system for now and FINANCE MANAGER the future. They need to share their experiences and discover the challenges and opportunities experienced Phinehas Mwita by other young people around the world. The Moot programme will help Rover Scouts to discover more email: [email protected] about themselves, realise their talents and to help them [email protected] to face their future challenges.
In our subsequent Bulletins you will get a chance to hear more from them.
SLOGAN
It’s time…
... to enable Scouts from all over the world to come together at the World Scout Moot in Kenya where the spirit of the Founder and Chief Scout of the world, Baden Powell lies. ... for the young people to discover their full potential, serve the community and have fun with a purpose, as they enjoy the culture, safari and adventure of Kenya. ... to come to Africa... It’s time for Kenya!
2 3 SIAYA SCOUTS CENTRE KAIYABA SCOUTS CENTRE
Nairobi ROWALLAN SCOUT CAMP MIRITINI SCOUTS CENTRE MACHAKOS SCOUT CAMP Mombasa
EXPEDITION CENTRES
All Moot participants will travel to the Expedition Centres on 28th July 2010 and travel back to Rowallan camp on 2nd August 2010. The following are the Expedition Centres: ROWALLAN SCOUT CAMP PROGRAMME The Rowallan Scout Camp is situated about 20 minutes The Moot programme concept has been inspired by the drive from the centre of Nairobi. This is part of the Ngong spirit of discovery, innovation and diversity. It will include forest and will be the main Moot venue. 900 Scouts will opportunities for community service and leadership camp at this beautiful camp site. development. The Rover Scouts will participate in international teams with new friends from around the MACHAKOS SCOUT CAMP world. The programme will include: Machakos Scout Camp is a 5 Minutes drive from Machakos town and is situated on a 10 acre piece of land. This camp is one hour drive from Nairobi city. The 1. Four days spent at expedition centres located around place has a hilly terrain. This camp will accommodate 400 the country with activities in the area of environment, Scouts development, health and education with intercultural experiences and opportunities for safari adventure in KAIYABA SCOUTS CENTRE the wilderness. Moot participants will camp at the Kaiyaba Scouts Centre which is situated slightly before you reach Nyeri town. 2. Four days of activities in the main camp to share This campsite can accommodate 1,000 campers at any respective projects, exchange handicrafts, experience one time. It is one of the newest and most beautiful activities related to development and culture at campsites in Kenya. 400 Scouts will be accommodated the Global Development Village [GDV], learn more here during the Moot. about the issues of today’s world, meet various MIRITINI SCOUTS CENTRE leaders (business, religious, political, civic, NGO, etc), appreciate and celebrate international diversity. 400 Moot Participants will be based at The Miritini Scouts Centre in Mombasa which is a 16 acres piece of beautiful land at the coastal strip. 3. Promotion of the Scouts of the World Award to learn more about peace, development and environment SIAYA SCOUTS CENTRE as a contribution towards addressing the Millennium Since 2006, the village of Kogelo in Siaya has received Development Goals. much international attention, as it is the hometown of Barrack Obama Sr, the father of the current United States President Barrack Obama. This camp will accommodate 400 Scouts.
4 5 REGISTRATION TRAVEL INFORMATION Registration kits are being distributed to all National Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, Nairobi, is served Scout Organizations along with this Bulletin. Read the by routes from Europe, Asia, the Middle East and other registration manual in order to help you complete the parts of Africa. On arrival participants will be transported Moot registration forms, both of which are contained on to Rowallan camp-site by bus and transport to the airport the enclosed CD-ROM. will be provided at the end of the Moot. Moving around in Kenya can be done by air, rail, road or sea. Kenya Registration closes 30th April 2010. Thereafter the Moot transportation is well-organized and structured and one SIAYA Office will consider late registrations at its sole discretion can opt for any mode of transportation. SCOUTS CENTRE and may be subject to a late registration surcharge. Kenya Airways has officially offered a 10% discount on KAIYABA If you have any problems with the registration please SCOUTS CENTRE fares to all participants of the 13th World Scout Moot. We send us an email at encourage contingents to take advantage of this offer. [email protected] However, Kenya Airways does not fly to all countries. For more information on the routes that Kenya Airways Nairobi operates, please visit their link on our website. It is also REGISTRATION FEE possible to organise a further group discount. Please ROWALLAN Moot registration fees are tiered in a system based on the contact the Moot Office for details. SCOUT CAMP MIRITINI Gross National Income per capita [GNIpc] of each country SCOUTS CENTRE [the same criteria as for membership fees to WOSM]. There are four levels of registration fee as follows: MACHAKOS SCOUT CAMP Mombasa IST & CONTINGENT FEE PARTICIPANTS STAFF CATEGORY US Dollars US Dollars
A USD 200 USD 160 B USD 300 USD 240 C USD 450 USD 360 D USD 600 USD 480
NSOs can confirm their category with the Moot Office. Information on how to pay can be found in the registration manual. Please register as early as possible. So as to help us in our planning, please email the Moot Office as soon as possible with a provisional indication of Scouts Association © WSB Inc. / Kenya the numbers that you expect to attend from your NSO. NSOs who register before 31st December 2009 can avail of a 5% discount on registration fees. NEWS AND EVENTS THE 2ND AFRICA SCOUT SUMMIT VISAS: The 2nd Africa Scout Summit took place between 15th to 20th April 2009 and was attended by 119 people. All There is a commitment from the Ministry of Foreign African NSOs but one were represented. Affairs to facilitate the provision of entry visas to all Scouts attending the event. The Summit was attended by African delegates, participants, guests, partners and WOSM’s officials from Further information on visa-related issues is available different parts of the world. The participants also had the on the Moot website. Additional updates will be given in opportunity to visit Nyeri and Paxtu where the spirit of future Bulletins. the Founder and Chief Scout of the World, Baden Powell lies. The Moot Office was officially introduced and made an excellent presentation. The participants also visited the Moot Office.
4 5 About Kenya
Geography The Republic of Kenya is a country in East Africa. Lying along the Indian Ocean, at the equator, Kenya is bordered by Ethiopia (north), Somalia (northeast), Tanzania (south), Uganda as well as Lake Victoria (west), and Sudan (northwest). Amazing geographical features of Kenya include the Volcanic Crater Kerio, the Great Rift Valley, natural lakes such as Lake Victoria and Lake Magadi, rivers such as Tsavo and Athi and mountains Climate like Mt. Kilimanjaro, Mt. Kiringa, and Mt. Kenya. The Kenya enjoys a tropical climate. It is hot and humid at Savannah, coral reefs and white sand beaches are some the coast, temperate inland and very dry in the north other attractions of Kenya. The capital city is Nairobi. and northeast parts of the country. There is plenty of Kenya spans an area about 85% the size of France sunshine all the year round and summer clothes are worn or Texas. The population has grown rapidly in recent throughout the year. However, it is usually cool at night decades to nearly 38 million. Kenya has numerous wildlife and early in the morning. reserves, containing thousands of animal species. The country is named after Mount Kenya, a very significant The average annual temperature for the coastal town landmark and the second among the highest mountain of Mombasa (altitude 17 metres) is 30’C maximum and peak of Africa. Before 1920, the area now known as 22’C minimum. The capital city, Nairobi (altitude 1,661 Kenya was known as the British East Africa Protectorate metres) has an average annual temperature of 25’C and so there was no need to say “Mount” when referring maximum and 13’C minimum. to the mountain.
6 7 Culture The major part of the population consists of tribal groups such as Kikuyu, Kamba, Ameru, Kalenjin and Luo among others. The remainder consists of the foreign settlers such as Asians, Gujarati, Punjabi, Goanese, Arabians and Europeans. Kenya is a diverse country, with many different cultures represented. Notable cultures include the Swahili on the coast, pastoralist communities in the north, and several different communities in the central and western regions. Today, the Maasai culture is well known, given its heavy exposure from tourism, however, Maasai make up a relatively minor percentage of the Kenyan population. The Maasai are known for their elaborate upper body adornment and jewellery.
Language Official Languages of Kenya are Swahili and English. Kenya has a rich store of languages. Several Kenyan languages spoken in different parts of Kenya such as Borana, Bukusu, Chuka, El molo, Kikuyu, Maasai, and Sambaru. Foreign languages such as Gujrati, Punjabi, Arabic, Omani and Konkani are also spoken. Money The currency of Kenya is called Shilling (Kshs). Today, one US Dollar is equal to roughly 80 Shillings. Shilling notes are published in the denomination of 50, 100, 200, 500, and 1000.
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THE HEADS OF CONTINGENT MEETING The Heads of Contingent visit will take place in Nairobi, Kenya from 6th to 9th September 2009. Several participants ha v e already confi rmed their participation. If your country has not yet registered your Head of Contingent with the Moot offi ce, please do so as soon as possible. The registration forms for the Heads of Contingent visit were distributed to all NSOs in July via Scoutpak and WORLDinfo and can be downloaded from our website www.scoutmoot2010.org
For more information please contact the Moot Offi ce.
BULLETINS TIME TABLE To help you with your planning we hav e prepared a timetable below showing dates for our Bulletins
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Date of mailing Bulletin No. via Scoutpak
1 31st A ugust 2009
CONTACT 2 31st October 2009
The 13th World Scout Moot Offi ce 3 31st January 2010 Rowallan Scout Camp opp. Jamhuri Park, Kibera Drive 4 31st March 2010 P.O. Box 41422 – 00100 NAIROBI KENYA
e-mail: [email protected]
phone: +25420 2461335
cell: +25420 2461334
web: www.scoutmoot2010.org
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