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PROGRAMME TITLE: ROOTING DEMOCRACY INKENYA THROUGH AN INFORMED CITIZENRY

1.1 Description of the Trust:

Uraia Trust is Kenya's premier National Civic Education Programme established with a mission to

facilitate the provision of quality civic education and practical mechanisms for citizen engagement

in public affairs. Its Vision is "to be a leading National organization supporting the democratic

transformation of Kenya".

1.2 Introduction and description of the Call:

Uraia Trust wishes to invite Civil Society Organisations (that include Non-Governmental

Organizations, Faith Based Organizations, Community Based Organizations, Trusts, organisations

working with People living with disability etc.) to participate in the implementation of the above 2014- 2015 programme: Rooting Democracy in Kenya through an Informed Citizenry.

.2.0 Objectives of the Call:

The goal of the programme is to contribute towards promoting, securing and defending

constitutionalism in Kenya for improved democracy and realization of a just and equitable society.

The specific objectives of this programme are:

1. Increasing the knowledge and awareness levels of citizens on the Constitution and national

and county legislations in relation to devolution, citizen participation, bill of rights, and

judiciary.

2. Facilitating the internalization of ttie implication and application of the 'Constitution for

members of the county governments, both the executive and assemblies.

3. Facilitating citizens with practical mechanisms to participate in governance and influence

policy processes, monitor performance of national and county governments, and demandaccountability. £.-

The Call is for the following target counties: Baringo, Bomet, Busia, Garissa, Kakamega, Kiambu,Kilifi, Kirinyaga, Laikipia, Mandera, Mombasa, Uasin Gishu, Tana River, Wajir and WestPokot.Interested institutions must have a physical presence i.e., fully functional offices in the county with

preference to those that. are headquartered in the specific county applied for;

3.0 Application Procedures:

Interested organizations should refer to Uraia's website: www.uraia.or;ke for.full details regardingthis call in respect to expected results, application requirements and procedures, eligibilitycriteria, and concept paper guidelines. Hardcopies can also be picked at Uraia Trust offices.

4.0 Submission deadline

Concept papers to be sent to Uraia Trust ~ Julv 2014. closing time 30m (Kenvan time!, via

email with the subject Uraia Call for Proposals 2014 to cfD2014@uraia,or,ke or by post/courierl

hand delivery through the address below indicating' on the envelope Uraia Call for Proposals

2014.

The Uraia Trust

Uraia House

Jacaranda Avenue, Off Gitanga Road

PO Box 28151 - 00100Nairobi