Civic education will mould youth into good citizens

How does Kenya prepare the youth to participate in civic life? Does the 21st century Kenyan youth understand the basic history of our democracy well enough to become a better citizen? While the success of any government mainly rests on the vibrant participation of the citizenry, many lack the requisite information and skills to do this.

For instance, although most high school students will enumerate the stages that a Bill has to go through before it becomes law, there is evidence that few can relate this information to the reality on the ground.  Education systems in Kenya have done little to concretise and make this information relevant. Instead, learners only memorise it in order to do well in History and Government.