Mamlaka kwa Wananchi

Manifesto

Our commitments to Kenya

The PDP manifesto sets out what we will do in government across ten pillars. Read the summary below or download the full official document.

Official PDP Manifesto

The complete manifesto document as adopted by the party.

Download Full PDP Manifesto

01

Economy

An economy that produces jobs and rewards work.

A national jobs programme anchored on construction, care work and agro-processing.
Simplified business registration and licensing for small enterprise.
Affordable working capital and market access for SMEs and cooperatives.
Industrialisation of raw commodities before export.
A digital economy strategy covering connectivity, online work and payments.

02

Education

Learning that leads to livelihood.

Quality basic education with adequate teachers and learning materials.
Revitalised technical and vocational training tied to local industry.
Digital literacy from primary through tertiary levels.
Affordable and predictable higher education financing.

03

Healthcare

Care that a family can reach and afford.

Functional level 2 and 3 facilities in every ward.
Equipped county referral hospitals with reliable supplies.
Affordable treatment for chronic and catastrophic illness.
Investment in medical staffing, maternal care and mental health.

04

Agriculture

Food security and a fair return for farmers.

Affordable inputs and reliable extension services.
Strategic food reserves and drought preparedness.
Value addition and cold-chain storage near production areas.
Guaranteed market access and protection from exploitative brokers.

05

Youth

Young Kenyans as producers, not petitioners.

Employment and paid apprenticeship pathways.
Innovation and start-up funding with mentorship.
Genuine youth leadership in party and public structures.
Entrepreneurship support in every constituency.

06

Women

Economic and political inclusion in practice.

Access to credit, land and markets for women in business.
Enforcement of constitutional representation thresholds.
Protection from gender-based violence with functioning support services.
Support for care work, maternal health and girls' education.

07

Governance

Public resources used for the public.

Aggressive anti-corruption enforcement and asset recovery.
Open contracting and published budget execution.
Strict compliance with constitutionalism and court orders.

08

Devolution

Counties that work.

Timely and adequate resource allocation to counties.
Ward-level development planning with citizen input.
Capacity building and accountability for county governments.

09

Environment

A country that survives its climate.

Climate adaptation for farming and pastoral communities.
Conservation of forests, rivers, wetlands and the coast.
A green economy creating jobs in energy, waste and restoration.

10

National Unity

One nation, equally served.

Peacebuilding in conflict-prone regions.
Equality of citizens before the state.
Inclusion of minorities, persons with disability and the diaspora.