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Section 99 of County Governments Act: Purpose and objectives of civic education

    

(1) The purpose of civic education under this Act is to have an informed citizenry that actively participates in governance affairs of the society on the basis of enhanced knowledge, understanding and ownership of the Constitution.
(2) The objectives of civic education are—
(a) sustained citizens’ engagement in the implementation of the Constitution;
(b) improved understanding, appreciation and engagement in the operationalization of the county system of government;
(c) institutionalizing a culture of constitutionalism;
(d) knowledge of Kenya’s transformed political system, context and implications;
(e) enhanced knowledge and understanding of electoral system and procedures;
(f) enhanced awareness and main streaming of the Bill of Rights and National values;
(g) heightened demand by citizens for service delivery by institutions of governance at the county level;
(h) ownership and knowledge on the principal economic, social and political issues facing county administrations and their form, structures and procedures; and
(i) appreciation for the diversity of Kenya’s communities as building blocks for national cohesion and integration.

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