Common Questions
Everything you need to know about the One Nation Movement.
We, the members of the One Name Movement (ONM), stand proud of Kenya\'s\r\nrich tapestry of ethnicities, cultural practices, and unique traditions. We are\r\ncommitted to forging a better Kenya, founded on unity, inclusivity, and positive\r\nchange for every citizen. We appreciate that the voice of the people is paramount\r\nin every decision-making process, and we recognize the urgent need for\r\nopenness, transparency, and accountability in our nation\'s political leadership.\r\nKenya stands at a critical juncture, grappling with persistent challenges such as\r\ntribalism, systemic corruption, widespread youth marginalization, and\r\ninequitable development that has left many communities behind. These issues\r\nhave eroded public trust, stifled economic potential, and hindered the realization\r\nof the constitutional promise of social and economic justice.
ONM is the abbreviation of One Nation Movement.
Any Kenyan citizen who is a registered voter and is 18 years of age or older is eligible. We welcome all Kenyans regardless of their ethnic, religious, or regional background, as we are committed to being a truly national movement.
No. Under the Political Parties Act, a person can only be a member of one political party at a time. If you are registered elsewhere, you must resign from that party before officially joining ONM.
ONM is a Progressive Pan-African Social Democracy. We have dedicated leagues for Youth and Women, and we ensure that Special Interest Groups are represented in all our governing bodies, adhering to the two-thirds gender rule and constitutional requirements for inclusivity.
ONM uses a \"Participatory\" model. Members can attend ward-level meetings, participate in digital forums on our website, and vote in internal party grassroots elections to choose their local leaders.
It means we believe in a government that protects social justice, promotes African unity, and ensures that the economy works for the many, not just the few. We focus on decentralizing power so that decisions are made by the people at the grassroots level.
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