SCOUTS VOICE 2006 Special Jamboree 26th July - 4th August..................................................................................

Volume 1, No. 4

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The Peace
Caravan arrives
By Saddam Jattani and Salam- Dodoma-Tabora- THEY MADE IT POSSIBLE: PATH Kenya’s
Harvey Kimani Kigoma- Mbarara-Kampala- Executive Director, Annie Thairu, Masibo
Wamalwa and Wanjiru Githieya. PATH

T he long awaited Peace

Caravan which
started on July 19th has
Mbale-Kisumu-Nakuru,
Nairobi and finally Nyeri.
While on the Caravan,
Kenya funded the production of Scouts
Voice Jamboree editions.

finally arrived in Kenya. The Scouts planted trees, swept Nairobi Special Jamboree Edition 2007
leader of the Caravan was streets, visited schools and
Mr. Alfayo from Tanzania. did other community
Editorial
Kenya and Uganda had
three representatives each.
Five were from Tanzania and
one from Zanzibar.
service. They also interacted
with some Scouts in the
three East African countries
as a sign of brotherhood.
DEDICATED CREW: Part of the Press Centre team:
E. Mati, J.H. Saddam, N. Odhiambo smile to the camera after
a heavy days work. Well-done Guys!
I t is a hundred years of Scouting
The Dawn of a
The East Africa zonal
countries formed the Peace
Caravan to mark the Scouts
The E. African Zone remains
vibrant through joint
initiatives one of which is the
What I know about SfS
David Kibe and Moses already sexually active.
globally and we are still counting!
Chief Scout Francis Ole Kaparo kicked
off the Kenya Centenary celebrations
at Rowallan Camp appealing to
New Century
Centenary celebrations.
They arrived in Nyeri on
July 31. The Caravan
Peace Caravan. It is a symbol
of peace in the region. It also
demonstrates the Scouts’
Mwatha of Musa Gitau
Pri. Sch. says “People in
SfS find solutions to
SfS is reaching young people
through :
Scouts to keep the fire burning for
even longer. T oday August 1, we celebrate the
dawn of a new Century of
Scouting. As the sun rises, Scouts are
started in Tanzania through desire for a peaceful world HIV and AIDS, drugs Activity packs Scouting has come a long way and it expected to be at the highest point of a
Uganda and back to Kenya. as we welcome the second and child abuse”. These helps build Scouts still has a long way to go. The values, terrain nearest to them to welcome the
It passed through Dar-es- Century of Scouting. ability to understand and virtues and life skills imparted on second Century and renew their
SfS stands for Scouting for successfully adopt safer Scouts stay with us for life. Promise.
Solutions. It is about youth behaviours. The packs are
making healthy choices. linked to the new Red The celebrations and testimonies of Scouts and their supporters are
Ribbon Badge. Scouts of yester years as well as expected to do a good turn by
It is a project led by Scout to today are proof enough. undertaking practical activities to help
address HIV and AIDS. It is Scouts Voice their communities.
implemented in Kenya and This newsletter is a forum Passionate remarks from National
Uganda targeting 350,000 for Scouts to share news, Treasurer Dr. Steve Foster and nine- Other activities to mark the Sunrise
junior Scouts aged 12-15. It knowledge and skills, year-old Elizabeth Atieno inspired include music extravaganza, drama, a
uses participatory and feedback, information, many at the event. soccer tournament and a grand
learning through letters, questions, stories campfire . They will be held at both
experimental methods to and experiences. In this issue, read about the local and national levels.
make learning fun. concurrent events in Nyeri and
SfS also reaches the youth Nairobi, the experiences of the Peace “PERMISSION GRANTED” Dear Scouts, where are you going to be
Objectives of SfS: through the little magnet Caravan and exciting photos of Scouts mountain climbers being flagged at the dawn (beginning) of the new
- Delaying to have sex theatre, shoot back, radio activities at Rowallan. Enjoy! off to Mt. Kenya by the Nyeri Area Century? Think about it!
- Stopping to have sex if and comic books. Commissioner, Mr. Peter Kimita.

Baden Powell’s footprint

The footprint and tomb stone
Uphold Scout Values
were brought to Rowallan from By Nick Odhiambo Scouts are trained, nurtured and
Nyeri to have it safely kept. By “Scouting is an idea that should be properly guided, they become
then it wasn’t safe in Nyeri. cultivated in every young person in this responsible citizens hence contributing
It is important for all Scouts as country. It teaches the value of honesty to a better world.
it reminds them when the to self, God and your country. Since
Founder of the Scouting A Scout is expected to lead a moral life.
Movement was born and died. That is the only way you can become a
Scouts who get to Rowallan role model worth emulating. Continue
Camp should ask for more Jared Abayo-Deputy NEC and
Scouts gather at the footprint Tree planting is one of
Centenary Director donates
Scouting for solutions to challenges that
information about the footprint and tombstone of Baden activities to celebrate the affect young people.
Scouting Centenary. blood during the Centenary
and tombstone. Powell at Rowallan camp Celebrations at Rowallan Camp
Work hard, strive to excel in other fields
SCOUTS NATIONAL TRAINING AND CAMPING SITE, ROWALLAN, NAIROBI: and always try to do your best. As you ABOVE: The Chief Scout Hon. Francis Ole
celebrate the Sunrise, know that it is Kaparo inspects the guard of honour at
For quality conference facilities, camping ground, wild life, bird watching and leisure the official opening of the Centenary
parks. For RESERVATIONS: Tel. 020-3870794 Fax 020-3873799 not the height but the level of Celebrations at Rowallan Camp, Nairobi.
commitment to Scouting principle and He is led by the parade commander,
Scouts Voice Jamboree Edition is produced by Straight Talk Foundation for Kenya Scout law that matters.” Saddam Hussein Jattani
Association, P.O. Box 41422, Nairobi Email: scoutsvoice@path-kenya.or.ke. Funded by
USAID-PATH. Editorial Manager: Betty Kagoro, Editor: Edith Kimuli, Chief Designer: Michael
A rush for your Scouts As a Scout, what do you learn from the BELOW: National Treasurer Steve Foster
Kalanzi, Photographer: Alex Kamweru, Writers: N. Odhiambo, D. Mutava, S.H. Jattani, D. chats with the Regional Director World
Voice. Get your copy Chief Scout, Mr. Ole Kaparo?
Kenya
Scouts Kariuki, E. Mati, I. Abdi and H. Kimani. Special contribution by Scouts Voice Technical Advisor: Scout Bureau Africa Regional Office, Ms
Association Wamalwa Masibo and KSA Communiation Director: Agnes Mwangi
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from your Scout leader. Rubina Haroon
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Nyeri Celebrations at a glance Creativity at the Jamboree
Nyeri is lit for the Centenary Celebrations. Nyeri is the place where the
Scouts Movement Founder, Lord Baden Powell was buried. Scouts Voice To survive in a tough situation, one needs to be creative. Creati-
journalists on July 29, travelled to this historical site and now update you
vity is an important life skill. Scouts at Rowallan Camp show
how creative they are. How creative will you be this Century?
on what is happening there.

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Off to the peak of Mt. Kenya

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By Nick Odhiambo

N yeri was starting to heat

up. Over 50 Scouts have
By David Kariuki Remembrance: A clock
made to commemorate a
gathered. Of them 13 are
Chipkizis from the further
North-Eastern province.
C limbing Mt. Kenya is one
of the most exciting
event. Mt. Kenya is where
for peace in the world and
for the team.
Mr. Peter Kimita, the Area
Century of Scouting

They are happy to visit the some of the Scouts will Commissioner Nyeri, flagged
Founder's grave. They are reaffirm their Promise. The the group off with a call for Kudu horn will be blown
led by Mr. Lungi Leysa and flagging off of 15 Scouts peace in the world. when the group reaches the
Mr. Lebwakita Jeremy. ascending Mt. Kenya started top of Mt. Kenya
at Baden Powell's grave. Led by a group of
Expectations motorcyclists, the team first
Samburu Girls from “Twamkumbukuka Baba went around Nyeri town.
Lorubae: Jully Njeewan and wetu” was sung as theme of The Scout flag and blowing of
Francisca Ntudugwa both the song. Prayers were held the " Kudu horn" followed.
15, are very expectant. They Salt works: Scouts show M. Kalanzi, the SV designer, For sale: Enterprising
have been in Scouting for a The team is led by Ms. Lillian the Chief Scout Hon. Ole admires belts made of wood at Scouts selling their stuff
year now. They hope to have Mundia, the Assistant Area Kaparo items they make one of the stalls.
fun and get certificates. Commissioner for Tetu
Division. The path to Baden Powell's
grave
Climbing the mountain will
take three days and one day
to descend.

Mr. Peter Githinji, the

Assistant Area Commissioner
Nyeri said, "There was no Dinning: Chief Scout Hon.
better place to celebrate the Sudan Scouts, Akiek Malek Delicious: A Kenyan Scouts
Scouts start their journey Excitment as the team Ole Kaparo dinning at the and Akur Jok explain to
Centenary than on top of a Paying respect to Baden enjoys Hong Kong food. The
to the top of Mt. Kenya went through Nyeri Town ideal camp made by the Kenyan Scout Nimrod S.
mountain." Powell Hong Kong Scouts taught
Scouts service team about their Awarawara food. other Scouts how to use
chopsticks.
Listen to Me The Scouts Museum and Energy saving: Scouts
inspect energy saving stoves
RECITED BY ELIZABETH ATIENO STD
NYAN ZA PROVINC E
3, SONY COMPLEX, information centre and charcoal ,made by fellow
Scouts.
By David Kariuki and
A s I grow please understand
that I am growing up
Do the thing
Nick Odhiambo
Construction started in 2002
and will soon be complete. Its
And changing very fast,
It will be difficult to keep pace
You want me to do
Then I have a good construction was the Happy
with me
But please try.
Positive model

Trust and respect me even

I t is one place a Scout
needs to visit, the Scouting
Museum. The Museum is
initiative of British and
Kenyan Scouts. Die hard: He is a Scout
inside and out. He painted
Medical staff: A Scout
moving on a rope. The skill Birthday!
though the word “Scout” on his arm helps cross rivers and July 30th was Soldier
Listen to me and give me brief
I am smaller than you located in Nyeri. Its According to Mr. Martin
clear answers swamps Boy’s birthday. Fellow
I have feelings and needs Muteru Assistant Area Can find my way: A
To my questions. Scouts gave him a shower!
Then I will keep sharing
Just like you Commissioner Nyeri, Medical crew blindfolded Scout skips and
finds her way without
My thoughts and feelings the land on which the
Compliment and appreciate Kenya Army and Adminstra
Museum stands was provide medical care to Sco tion Police stepping on the rope.
me uts at the
Reward me for telling the truth
Then I'll want to continue
donated by Nyeri City Jamboree
Then I am not frightened into Council. Personal
To please you
lying contributions were
Help me explore also made by different
Tell me when you make
My unique interests, talents people.
mistakes
and potential
And what you learnt from them
In order for me to be happy
Then I am accepted that I am While in the three-
okay floor museum, you can
Be an individual and create
Even when I blunder see the Baden
your own happiness
Then you can teach me Powell's grave and Mt.
Pay attention to me
The same I can live a happy Kenya, among other
And spend time with me
successful and fulfilling life sites. It will house
Then I can believe
Thank you for hearing me out
That I am important and
I love you!!
precious Scout items.
worthwhile It will be manned by Help: A Scout helps Light: Scouts make a candle
Scouts. another one, whose leg using a glass, water , cooking
Photographs by Dennis Mutava got injured oil and a small tissue.
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