Our Work
Uraia Trust provides civic education to equip citizens with the knowledge and skills to promote and demand accountability in public affairs, and to practice the values that underpin the society envisioned in our constitution.
Our work is guided by our Strategic Framework 2021-2025 and our overall goal is the development of an empowered, engaged and values-based citizenry.
A vibrant ecosystem of civic education
Increased engagement by citizens in public affairs
Enhanced, equitable and quality service delivery by national and county governments
National consensus on and demand for the practice of Utu in the public sphere
Our Programmes
Our programmes are anchored in the aspirations of Kenya’s constitution and designed to reflect the development agenda articulated in Vision 2030, which envisions “a democratic political system that is issue based , people-centred, result-oriented and accountable to the public. ” Our programmes also align with continental and international commitments set out in the African Union’s Agenda 2063 and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
Current Programmes
RITAI
Rights, Inclusion, and Transparency For Accountable Institutions (RITAI) project is a strategic initiative aligned with the Uraia Trust 2021-2025 Strategic Framework, specifically speaking to Outcome 2
CDDSTK
Consolidating Democratic Dividends for Sustainable Transformation in Kenya project is a critical initiative that aligns with Outcome 2 of the Uraia Trust 2021-2025 Strategic Framework
WVL Kenya
The Women Voice and Leadership (WVL) programme, implemented by Uraia Trust is an initiative aligned with Outcome 2 of the Uraia Trust 2021-2025 Strategic Framework
SPARKe
The Strengthening Public Accountability and Responsiveness in Kenya Programme (SPARKe) is a five-year initiative running from 2021 to 2025. This programme is aligned with Outcome 2 of the Uraia Trust Strategic Framework
SAIC
Safe and Inclusive Cities programme is a strategic initiative aligned with Outcome 2 of the Uraia Trust Strategic Framework, which focuses on increasing responsiveness and accountability in public spaces
Women In Politics
The Expanding Spaces for Women’s Political Participation in Kenya project is a targeted initiative to strengthen the capacity of women leaders in seven focus counties. It specifically emphasizes Output 2.1, which aims to promote increased constitutionalism and adherence to the rule of law