Scouting  is a voluntary, non-political movement for young people open to all without distinction of origin, race or creed in accordance with purpose, principles and methods as conceived by the Founder.

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The purpose of Scouting is to contribute to the development of young people in achieving their full physical, intellectual, social, spiritual, emotional and character potentials as individuals, as responsible citizens and as members of their local, national and international communities.

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Scouting began in the world in 1907 in England. The founder of scouting, Baden Powel, had just retired from the army where he served for many years. During his tenure as the commander, he endured a lot of challenges, especially in Mafeking, South Africa, where he fought the Dutch in Zululand.  These tough encounters led him to find simple solutions to overcome. It was during this time that BP wrote a book called Aids to Scouting in 1899. Lord Robert Baden Powell founded the scouts movement to help young people acquire tactical skills and knowledge to overcome daily challenges in life, and to solve the everyday  problems.

 Scouting entails observation, listening, participation and competition.  these activities are age and level-specific. Squirrel scouts are limited to observation, they don't participate or contribute. Sungura scouts are limited to observation and listening. Chipukizi scouts are limited to observation, listening, participation and competition. Mwamba scouts, apart from all the other common activities, contribute towards the betterment of the movement. Rovers perform leadership role.

In scouting young people engage in a myriad of activities including camping, hiking, wood-craftsy, environmental care and conservation(projects), competition, volunteer-ship, mountaineering, surfing and navigation among others.

These are the fundamental laws and beliefs which must be observed when achieving the purpose.

They are based on;

1. Duty to God

2. Duty to others

3. Duty to oneself

4. Adherence to Promise and Law

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Duty to God

This is adherence to spiritual principles, loyalty to religion that expresses them and accepting of duties resulting therefrom i.e. working in church, doing what God wants us to do (God’s purpose for mankind; respecting and protecting God’s creation).

 

Duty to Others

This is loyalty to one’s country in harmony with the promotion of local, national and international peace, understanding and co-operation.

Practicing in the development of society with recognition and respect for the dignity of ones fellowman and for the integrity of the earth, i.e. participating in nation building, being mindful of others well being, helping the needy notably the sick, old, disabled, refugees, challenged etc.

 

Duty to One-Self

This refers to the responsibility for the development of oneself – self development; self respect, self esteem, self satisfaction. All these are summed up in the Scout Promise. Self commitment on ones own willingness to service which he/she voluntary accepts to live up to.

Adherence to Promise and Law

This is self-inspiration. The promise and law embodies the fundamentals of the movement. Law and Promise is vital in achieving the objective of the programme

Scout Law And Promise

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1. A Scout’s honour is to be trusted

2. A Scout is a good citizen who respects God, own Country, parents, employees, scouters and others

3. A Scout’s duty is to be useful and to help others

4. A Scout is a friend to all and a kin to every other Scout no matter to what country, community or religion the other may belong

5. A Scout is kind and has respect for others

6. A Scout learns about nature and is concerned with its environment

7. A Scout obeys lawful orders of those in authority

8. A Scout is cheerful and brave under all difficulties

9. A Scout makes good use of all things

10. A Scout is clean in appearance, thought, word and deed.

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