Teaching civic education to kids in Kenya is crucial, especially given the recent heated political activity in the country. Understanding their rights, responsibilities, and the democratic process helps young people become informed, active citizens. This education encourages critical thinking and promotes constructive participation in political discourse. Here are resources to help you out:
Teens Guide to the Kenyan Constitution
Nowadays, the constitution is frequently mentioned in the news and if you've watched it with your older children, they may have asked you questions about it. However, explaining certain concepts can be difficult if you're not a constitutional lawyer. This is where the Teens Guide to the Constitution comes in.
Matigari: Socially Conscious Kids' Library and Book Club
Based at Mathare Social Justice Centre, Matigari book club was co-founded by the young, indomitable social justice activist Juliet Wanjira. The book club derives its name from Ngugi Wa Thiong'os 1986 book Matigari."They Tried to Bury Us, They Didn't Know We Were Seeds." If you'd like your child to be part of this or if you have books to donate, please email Mathare Social Justice Centre: matharesocialjusticecentre@gmail.com
Watoto Court
A comic book about Wangui and Namunyak, young African superheroes who fight corruption with the help of Judge Akinyi in a comical way through courtroom drama.
Things Kids Will Discover in the Watoto Court Comic Book: 1. How to choose integrity. 2. Learn and appreciate beautiful African culture. 3. Inclusion of children and people living with disability. 4. Learn about viruses and how to protect yourself. 5. Take an integrity pledge.