Stakeholders during the launch of the Training Manual for Nurturing National Values in Children and Youth at Kenya Railways Headquarters, Nairobi/HANDOUT
Rono spoke as she launched the Training Manual for Nurturing National Values in Children and Youth at the Railways Headquarters.
Rono described the manual as a major milestone in instilling values that will shape the nation’s future.
She noted that the family remains the foundation of value formation, citing Sessional Paper No. 8 of 2013, which identifies it as a key pillar in creating a values-based society.
Through the Directorate of National Cohesion and Values, the government has developed the manual to guide parents and caregivers in nurturing responsible and patriotic citizens.
The PS expressed concern over moral erosion among the youth, saying the manual offers practical tools to instill integrity, patriotism, and positive behavior.
Rono affirmed the initiative as a national call to action to empower families and communities in raising a value-driven generation. Aligned with the Constitution, Vision 2030, and the Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA), the manual reinforces the family as the cornerstone of social cohesion and national development.
In his speech, George Sikulu, the CEO of the National Parents Association (NPA), emphasised the vital role parents play in shaping the future of Kenya through the promotion of national values.
Sikulu spoke passionately about the deep connection between economic growth and the values that define a nation, urging every parent and community leader to take responsibility in fostering these ideals at the grassroots level.
The launch of the manual was heralded as a landmark moment
in Kenya's efforts to instill integrity, unity, and patriotism in the next
generation.
Sikulu said the manual provides a structured approach for parents to communicate the 17 national values outlined in Kenya's Constitution, ensuring consistency and clarity in their interpretation across the country.
"Parents have the unique privilege and responsibility to shape their children's character," Sikulu remarked.
"This manual empowers them to do so in a way that aligns with our national aspirations, ensuring our children grow up understanding what it means to be Kenyan - what it means to live with respect, honesty, and unity."
He further called on parents associations nationwide to take immediate action by investing in training programmes, sharing success stories, and making values a key agenda in school meetings and parent gatherings.
The event marked not only a formal launch but also a renewed commitment by the NPA to drive the national values agenda.
Sikulu reminded parents that wisdom, grounded in strong values, is the greatest gift they can give their children -a gift that will last a lifetime and guide them through challenges and successes alike.
