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

Volume 1, No. 2
Looking back, focu- Dos and Don'ts
ssing on the future Dear scouts, as you celebrate the
centenary remember the following:
T his year’s Jamboree is an
important event in the history
of Scouting. It is also the beginning
leaders are able to transfer to
young people the values, ideals
and principles that the Baden
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Observe Scout Law and rules
Smoking is prohibited
• Do not leave camp sites without permission Mr. Kanyingi Kagucia is in charge of
of a new Century full of promise Powell cherished. • You can make friends but not sexual protocol. He welcomes everyone who
comes for the Jamboree.
and hope. relationships
Also the SfS project and partners • Leaders should not abandon their teams
The celebrations provide an are working to ensure that scouts • Be in the right place at the right time
Nairobi Special Jamboree Edition 2007
opportunity to reflect upon the have access to information and • Do not trespass
selfless spirit, guiding principles skills to help them avoid risky
and values that Lord Baden Powell
and his wife left to us as Scouts
behaviours that would expose
them to HIV infection.
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Always keep time
Keep your badge and name tag on all the time Scouting is service to
and the Guides.
PATH is proud to join the Scouts
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Dress decently
Maintain cleanliness
Be alert at all times
self and others
As we start on the journey into the not only in East Africa but globally As we celebrate a Century of What are your plans for
second Century, we should renew in marking this historic Scouting, it is a time for the next Century? Plan now
our commitment to the Scouts celebrations. reflection. How has Scouting to pass on the good values
Promise. The Jamboree theme of helped you as a person, as a of Scouting to the next
“One World, One Promise” clearly Scout Voice-Centenary Jamboree school or a community? generation. In this issue
captures the meaning and spirit of Special Edition therefore provides What values have you read about what other
CHIEF COMMISSIONER, Kalonzo Musioka looking at the achieved? How have you scouts plan for the new
the Scout Movement. an important means through first Nairobi Jamboree special edition at the Press Centre
which you will get the latest at Rowallan Camp. The Centre is manned by a team of contributed to the wellbeing Century and how to keep
Through the Scouting for updates on current events. You consultants from Straight Talk Foundation, Kampala. of your community? the Scouting fire burning.
Solutions (SfS) project and with will also be able to exchange
funds from USAID PEPFAR information various issues
program, PATH has been working
with Scouts Associations in Kenya
and Uganda to ensure that Scout
throughout the Jamboree.
Congratulations!!
Annie Thairu, SFS Director

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We are united in scouting!
Jamboree program T he Jamboree is on!!
Celebrations to mark 100
years of Scouting have kicked
Time/ 00:70- 12:00- 18:00- off all-over the world.
Date 06:00 09:00 09:00-12:00 14:00-16:00 16:00-18:00
20:00
20:00-2200
14:00
Arrivals & Contingent Reharsals for Sub-camp At Rowallan Camp in Nairobi,
Waking up, morning exercise and freshen up.

Thu. 26th
Settling in Leaders meet opening ceremony activities celebrations have attracted
Fri. 27th Activities participants from different
Activities
for closing ceremony
activities/ Rehearsals
Free time and walk in

Music concert
countries.
Breakfast and Assembly at Sub-camps

Food
Sat. 28th Activities Activities Excited scouts have so far
festival
Dinner Break
Lunch Break

arrived from: Uganda,

Games Arena Nite hike/sub-camp
Sun. 29th Australia, Hong Kong, Sudan,
and Flag Ceremonies

Competitions performance activities

and Tanzania. More Scouts are
Opening Games International expected from Rwanda and
Mon. 30th Ceremony Competitions night other countries.
Music
Tue. 31st Activities Activities Extravaganza Having scouts from different
countries, races and languages,
Open public Sub-camps gathered for one reason,
Wed. 1st Exchange/Games Cultural
Day finals night Scouting, promotes one of
main Scout Value of “Oneness.”
Thu. 2nd Activities Activities Sub campfires Is there any other movement
that brings people together like
Preparing for Closing Grand Scouting?
Fri. 3rd closing ceremony Ceremony Campfire Jamboree theme no.4,
Scout Lawa frien
Sat. 4th Departures Departure Departure Departure Departure Did you get previous issues of Scouts
Voice newspapers? If you didn’t get “One World d to
says,” A Scout is
all and a brother to every
Scouts National Training and Camping Site, Rowallan, Nairobi: your copy from your Scout leader One Promise” other scout no matter to the
country, community or
For quality conference facilities, camping ground, wild life, bird watching and leisure parks. The theme reflects young religion they may belong.”
For RESERVATIONS: Tel 020-3870794 Fax 020-3873799 people’s will to work Scouting does not
together to build a society discriminate against gender,
Scouts Voice Jamboree Edition is produced by Straight Talk Foundation for Kenya Scout based on solidarity. Beyond race or culture. In the picture,
Association, P.O. Box 41422, Nairobi Email: scoutsvoice@path-kenya.or.ke. Funded by culture and religion, origin scouts from different parts
USAID-PATH. Editorial Manager: Betty Kagoro, Editor: Edith Kimuli, Chief Designer: Michael
and gender differences is a of the world celebrate the
Kenya Kalanzi, Photographer: Alex Kamweru, Writers: N. Odhiambo, D. Mutava, S.H. Jattani, D.
universal promise to Centenary Jamboree at
Scouts
Association
Kariuki, E. Mati, I. Abdi and H. Kimani. Special contribution by Scouts Voice Technical Advisor:
creating a better world. Rowallan Camp.
Wamalwa Masibo and KSA Communiation Director: Agnes Mwangi
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Jamboree achievements and plans
Scouts Voice journalists spoke to some scouts
camping at Rowallan Camp and shared what
they have achieved in Scouting and what the
hope to gain from the Jamboree.
Scouts of Musa Gitau
Pri. Sch, Dagoreti Local
Ass. We have gained:
Discipline, leadership skills,
being responsible e.g taking
care of Ourselves and our
things and being brave.
We hope to: Make friends,
earn Badges, certificates and
scarfs, build self esteem,
learn foreign languages,
being independent and learn
other cultures.
Fun time
Sammy Ndirangu from
Busara Forest View
Academy playing Ringo.
Celebrating in style: mrmbers of the service team
chill with ice-cream in their tent
Jamboree poem
g their part to
by David Kariuki
Hurrah!!!
The Scout Jamboree is on
Scouts will stand not alone
And Unity will reign.
It starts on a low note
But in mind the famous quote
"Alls well that ends well"
Was yet to highly sell.
Scouts from all over
Come under the same cover
For a time of games and fun
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Carmelvale Catholic Pri.
Sch, Donholm,
Embakasi Local Ass. We
have gained: Profeciency
badges, exciting camps,
behavioural change, hiking,
being responsible.
We hope to:
Bayolo Salim,Kimathi
Meet new people, have fun,
Pri. Sch, Kamukungi
earn peace badge, know how
Local Ass. I have learnt:
to go to other countries and
Care for oneself and others,
get the best boys troop
good relationship with
award.
people, helped to be active
and not a lazy dog
I hope to:
Make new friends, socialise
better with other tribes, do
good deeds like helping the
needy.
Jamboree Activities
There will be varied activities to participate in.
What is your favourite activity? Are you ready
to participate? Below is the list of activities
from which to choose:
1) Global Development
Village
• Seminars on children’s
rights, drug Abuse
Reduction, Gender
Chipukizis playing violence etc.
Equitorski b) Skills development
• Carving
• Embroidery,
• Leatherwork
• Textile printing
• Basketry
• Ceramic art (pottery) etc
c) Walk in activities
• Tie and dye
• Swahili corner
• Debate corner
2) Night Activities
• International night
• Cultural night
• Sub-campfires
• Grand campfire
3) 0n-site activities
Not regrettin • Survival Challenge course
learn
Games were played
Much was said
The DJ on the wheel of steel
And dancers the music they
were to feel
It was the famous Centenary
teh 100 years Celebrations
Scouts forever we sahell stand
together. For SCOUTS WE!!
SCOUTS ARE!!
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Different faces at the Jamboree
Everyone is proud of who they are, but they are also proud to be
Australia
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Scouts. Did you carry your country’s flag? Are you proud of it? Let
the world know your roots through scouting. Is here: Matt Macdonald, Adam
Kilpatrick, Lousia Starkey,
Hong Kong What we have achieved: bush walking,
Caving, Rock climbing, Flying
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New Experience: Chris Tam , Pinky
Jamboree achievements:
Tam, Charcoal Tam, Athena Leung, Cara
Learning from Kenya, learning African
Cheng, Chris Wong and Jason Kwong
culture, enjoying African/Kenyan food.
enjoy the new climate at Rowallan Camp
Brian Kibiku, Musa Gitau
Pri. Sch Dagoretti Local
Ass. I have learnt: To
serve people, handle people
well, Being kind to animals, Kenya
bravity, about scouting in Feel at Rowallan: The hosts, Kenya
other countries, swimming,
new cultures, made friends in
Scouts, turned up in big numbers.
Kenya and other countries.
I hope to:Want at the end,
how one can travel to other
countries
Norway
• Pioneering Calling: August Hertzenberg Brustad
• Creative music and Fredrik Tronier.
• Obstacle races
• Amateur radio Arrival
• Creative Arts and crafts
Religious activities
4) Off Site activities
a) Day hikes
b) Community service in Uganda
various parts of the
community At your service: Asuman Mugoya,
c) Rock Climbing Kizito Ibrahim, Kayanja Ronald, Claire
d) Swimming Atugonza, are part of the international
service team. They head different
5) Games outdoor departments at the Jamboree. “It is a
Volley ball good experience. The Scouts are
Junk football cooperative. Although the weather is not
Giant draughts so good, we are coping. We have learnt
Giant Chess that our uniform should have a central
Giant Ludo supply so they look alike. We should also
6) Indoor games have only land scouts. Here they have:
Monopoly Land, Sea and Air scouts. They also have
Chess a lot of government support.
Scrabble
HIV CORNER
Did you know that after 26 years, AIDS is still with us? AIDS has
been here before most of you were born. This means although
AIDS is in the community, you can avoid it. AIDS is caused by a
virus called HIV. It is transmitted mainly through sex. Knowing
how HIV is tramitted helps you to avoid it. Abstain from sex to
Finally home: Scouts happy
avoid HIV. REMEMBER: HIV has neither a vaccine nor a cure.
to arrive at Rowallan camp
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