Did President Kiir Achieve anything from his Election manifesto of 2010?

[Elisabeth Janaina]

Did President Kiir Achieve anything from his Election manifesto of 2010?


September 7, 2017 Nyamilepedia Leave a comment

By Nhial Bol Aken. .
President Salva Kiir caught suprisingly staring on camera(photo: file)

President Salva Kiir caught suprisingly staring on camera(photo: file)

Sept 07, 2017(Nyamilepedia) —– Below is a detail of the manifesto he
issued and now is the turn of the public to judge.

1. The right to self-determination for the people of Southern Sudan

Under my leadership, I will make sure that our commitment to the right
of self determination shall be realized and I will not only guarantee
but also oversee the successful implementation of the referendum I
January 9th 2011. I want to promise the people of Southern Sudan that
I will endeavor to accomplish and fulfill their aspirations whatever
their choice may be in the exercise of the right to self-determination

2. National security and stability

Security is critically important for the stability and development of
our people. If elected, my government shall continue to build and
fully transform the SPLA into conventional regular army capable of
defending Southern Sudan. My government shall work to disband, disarm
and demobilize all armed groups in Southern Sudan and forcefully expel
any armed foreign elements operating in Sothern Sudan. I shall also
strive to promote peace and reconciliation among our communities and
ensure the prevalence of law and order
We shall not forget the ultimate sacrifice made by the heroes and
heroines in their contribution to the freedom we enjoy. SPLM and I
will ensure that their families do not suffer deprivation or
destitution by security employment, free health services, education,
and access to loans through micro-finance institutions. They will
forever remain our focus for their invaluable contribution to our
struggle

3. Promotion and respect for Southern Sudan’s identity, culture,
diverse religious denominations

My government shall strive to recognize the diversity of our peoples.
I shall work to promote peaceful co-existence amongst our diverse
ethnic, cultural, religious, and age groups. I shall commit myself to
the Resolutions on the role of the traditional and spiritual leaders
and institutions for the enhancement of the socio-cultural, religious
and inter faith co-existence

4. Women and Youth empowerment through education and affirmative
action ( at least 25%) of parliamentarians and other various
governments are women

I am committed to the empowerment of women and youth through education
and affirmative action so that they can play a meaningful role in our
social-economic development endeavors in Southern Sudan. Our women
have been subjected to marginalization throughout history. It I,
therefore imperative that we commit ourselves to the renowned policy
of the SPLM, which policy is now enshrined in the interim constitution
of Southern Sudan, of giving women 25% of representation at all levels
of government. I will also take steps to increase that percentage to a
higher level in my government. As for our youth, both boys and girls,
I want to assure them that I will work to avail them equal educational
opportunities in compliance with international human rights
conventions that protect women and girls. The youth (young ) are our
future. We shall create an enabling environment for their education,
growth and contribution to national-building efforts. I shall work to
establish multi-purpose training centers and ensure representation of
youth in decision making institutions and create awareness and
patriotism amongst them

5. Freedom of expression and association

My government shall champion and protect basic Universal Human rights
as enshrined in the CPA, the national interim constitution, the
Southern Sudan interim constitution and other international
conventions. We shall continue to dialogue and cooperate with all
Southern political parties, civil society, and community groups in a
bid to guarantee freedom of speech and association. I am fully
committed to protect and defend these universally recognized rights.

6. Economic development

I am committed to the economic growth and development of Southern
Sudan through agriculture and proper utilization of our natural
resources. I shall strive to strengthen the agriculture sector through
food production for security, cash crop production for export,
environmental protection, livestock, forestry, fisheries, and mines
development and the promotion of tourism. I shall ensure that revenue
from oil exploitation shall be used to fuel the above sectors as these
are the mainstay of our economy where about 80% of our population is
engaged. This will be in keeping with the SPLM policy of “taking towns
to the villages”. I shall also endeavor to encourage the private
sector to play an active role in economic development.

7. Physical infrastructure

In order for economic development to take place it is imperative that
we build our infrastructure. My government will therefore continue
with our present efforts to reconstruct existing roads, build new
ones, repair and rebuild bridges in a bid to connect the whole of
Southern Sudan so that goods and services can move easily and freely
within Southern Sudan and the neighboring countries.

My government shall also undertake the rehabilitation of river
transportation services by dredging and acquiring of river barges for
goods and passengers. Furthermore my government will endeavor to build
new and rehabilitate old or existing river ports.
I shall also work to rehabilitate and expand the railway network
across Southern Sudan.
Building of domestic and international airports to link the Southern
Sudan domestically and with the outside world shall be one of my
government‘s key undertakings.
In the field of telecommunications my government shall continue with
the present efforts to link Southern Sudan with efficient and
effective services. So far we have at least six (6) networks operating
in the Southern Sudan. My government will work to establish an
effective system that will regulate the operations of these networks
for our national security.

8. Education and training

I am committed to ensuring the continuation of access to free basic
education for all and work to eradicate illiteracy in our society. I
shall also endeavor to construct and rebuild more schools, improve the
quality of our educational standards by recruiting trained teachers
and offering training opportunities for teachers. I shall ensure that
teachers are appropriately and timely remunerated. At the higher level
of education especially at the tertiary level I shall work to ensure
that all the Southern Universities are not only relocated to the South
at the end of this year but they are also supported by the government
of Southern Sudan to ensure that they function efficiently.

9. Health

The provision of quality health care for all citizens shall be a top
priority of my government. I shall endeavor to establish public health
care facilities in both urban and rural areas. The rehabilitation of
the existing hospitals and the establishment of teaching and referral
hospitals and including intensive care units shall be a priority of my
government. my government will also encourage universities in the
Southern Sudan to establish public health , nursing and midwifery
units/departments and to heighten awareness on the scourge of HIV/AIDS
and its management .

10. Water and sanitation

Clean drinking water is not only essential for sustenance of life but
it is also a right of every citizen. Therefore my government shall be
committed to provision of clean drinking water for all by 2015.

In the field of sanitation my government will be committed to the
improvement of the sewage systems in our towns and encourage citizens
to build waste disposal facilities in their homes. My government shall
also encourage and support the establishment of waste management and
garbage collection systems.

11. Good governance

My government shall be committed to the principles of accountability
and transparency in all government business as these are the core
values of good governance. My government shall also ensure that all
government institutions must operate In accordance with this
principle. The fight against corruption is a cardinal component of
good governance; therefore my government will continue to pursue with
more vigor our declared policy of zero tolerance to corruption. Anyone
who contravenes this cardinal principle shall face the full force of
the law.

12. Foreign and Regional policy

The foreign and regional policy of my government shall be anchored on
the provisions of the CPA and the interim Southern Sudan constitution
2005. In this regard my government will pursue peaceful co-existence
in the community of nations and work to enhance its political profile
at both regional and international level by cooperating with all
friendly and democratic government for the betterment of the lives of
our peoples. We believe in peaceful and friendly relations with
neighboring countries. We shall strengthen our cooperation with East
African Community, African Union, IGAD, the Arab League of Nations,
The United Nations and the international community for mutual benefit
of all.
We will also work to corporate with all peace-loving nations and
institutions to bring about peaceful resolutions of the conflict in
Darfur and other parts of the Sudan.

Conclusion:

Vote for me, vote for all SPLM nominated candidates for governorship
and other candidates at all level of legislatures. You vote for SPLM
to protect the CPA!