COVID-19 Lessons that will Influence our Work, Life and Relationships
The COVID-19 pandemic has undoubtedly challenged a lot of our previously held thoughts and practices, presenting some completely new realities that will affect how we live, work and relate with each other for a very long time to come. However, as much as the disruption has caused a lot of negative impacts, there are many […]
14th International Youth Gathering for Cultural Exchange, Egypt 2011
I arrived in Cairo on the morning of 9th July 2011 and joined 32 other rover scouts from all over the world for this great cultural event under the theme “Together to share cultures” This is an annual event organised by the Arab Scout Region Office with the aim of promoting cultural awareness and exchange, […]
Youth Driving Change: Memoirs of the African Youth Climate Justice Caravan to COP17 2011
My participation in the African Youth Climate Justice Caravan from Nairobi to Durban between 6th November and 16th December 2011 for the 17th United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC COP 17/CMP 7) Conference brought me to the realization, more than ever before of what the real effects of climate change are in the […]
9th Africa-Europe Training Course for Youth Organizations in Cape Verde 2013
Mindelo-Cape Verde, 10th May 2013 From 3rd to 10th May 2013 youth leaders from Africa and Europe met in the Cape Verdean city of Mindelo on Sao Vicente Island for the 9th Africa-Europe Training Course for Youth Organizations. Held under the Joint Management Agreement between EuropeAid and the North-South Centre of the Council of Europe, […]
On Behalf of Africa
A Speech written and read by Nelson Ochieng Opany at the official Closing Ceremony of the 14th International Youth Gathering for Cultural Exchange on Monday, July 18, 2011 at the Cairo International Scout Centre in the Arab Republic of Egypt, on behalf of the Africa Scout Region. My dear brothers and sisters in Scouting, It […]
A New Dawn for Youth Leadership: Together we Shall Make it Happen
Dear Fellow Scouts, I hope that this boosts your optimism for the leadership of the National Scouts Youth Forum knowing my long time aspiration is to serve the young people of this association and beyond through passion and commitment towards better scouting. The Scouting Situation in Kenya I believe that the National Scouts Youth Forum […]
The Future of Scouting is in Our Hands
Motivation Text by Nelson Ochieng Opany, Candidate for National Scout Youth Chairperson, The Kenya Scouts Association 2012 I present myself to you all to consider electing me to become the 3rd National Scouts Youth Chairperson. We all make choices for a reason. It’s humbling, but in my heart I know it’s not just about me, […]
An Empowered Youth and Agent of Change
The Chairmanship Announcement Speech for Nelson Ochieng Opany delivered on Friday, 18th February 2011 during the Founderee Camp at Kimathi University College Grounds in Nyeri. Dear Brother and Sister Scouts, I salute you all in the name of our founder; Lord Robert Baden Powell. It is with great humility that I present myself to you […]
Statement at the Closing Session of the 1st World Scout Education Congress 2013
Dear Friends Allow me to share with you briefly some of the key outcomes in relation to one of the key themes of the congress-Our society! So, what the kind of society do we want to prepare our members for? During the three days we discussed what are the societal trends that Scouting should respond […]
Rovering as Intended Book Launch Speech
A SPEECH BY THE NATIONAL YOUTH REPRESENTATIVE OF THE KENYA SCOUTS ASSOCIATION AT THE “ROVERING AS INTENDED” BOOK LAUNCH DURING THE FOUNDER’S DAY CELEBRATION AT KABIRUINI SHOWGROUND IN NYERI ON 22ND FEBRUARY 2014 Salutations • The Chief Guest; Cabinet Secretaries, Governors and Senators, Other National and County Government Officials present; • The representative of the […]