Civic education is one of the core areas that CJPC participates in. It refers to the provision of information and learning experiences to equip and empower citizens to participate in democratic processes. This programme creates awareness in matters related to the Constitution review process, Voter registration, Voter education, Creation of awareness in other electoral processes as well as the creation of awareness on the topical issues in the society and the view of the church towards them. In 2019/2020, CJPC has been actively involved in discussing and analyzing the Building Bridges Initiative (BBI) report and educating the society on the proposed changes.
Building Bridges Initiative Kenya
The quest to improve governance and to meet the just expectations of the Kenyan people is perpetual. The March 2018 Handshake between H.E. President Uhuru Kenyatta and Rt. Hon. Raila Odinga, as the leader of the opposition coalition, was a moment that crystallised the constitutional imperative to seek peace, security and unity.
Two leaders, representing the ruling party and the opposition, shook hands to create an opportunity to unite the country and set in motion a process to identify the comprehensive changes that will strengthen the Rule of Law, unite Kenyans, deepen our constitutionalism, and launch a comprehensive reform process to consolidate this momentous opportunity.
This report contains the results of a two-year process in which Kenyans from every walk of life, in every County, across Government entities, and with a wide variety of expertise made their views known through the BBI process.
The Steering Committee has undertaken the daunting task of listening keenly to a multiplicity of voices responding to the BBI Taskforce Report. As per its mandate, the Steering Committee has made recommendations on the implementation of the Report, which are structured in the following thematic areas: Constitutional, legislative, policy and administrative.
Building Bridges Initiative Report
Constitution Amendment Bill 2020
Digital Collection of Signatures
The collection of signatures started officially after President Uhuru Kenyatta and ODM leader Raila Odinga officially launched the Building Bridges Initiative (BBI) signature drive on Wednesday at KICC. They target to collect over 4 million signatures from Kenyans. One million signatures of registered voters are required to back the draft constitutional amendment Bill. BBI Secretariat Co-Chair Junet Mohamed said the signatures will be collected from the launch day until the end of the month and they will be then taken to the IEBC for verification, after which they will be taken to the County Assemblies, Parliament and finally to the people of Kenya in a referendum.
Online Signature collection or Referendum Bill Endorsement
For those who wish to append their signatures digitally, click the button below.
Procedure and required details
Log in to bbisignatures.org
After visiting this site you will have an opportunity to go through the BBI report in detail. A copy of The Constitution of Kenya (Amendment) Bill 2020 is also available for perusal. After going through the two documents, one can then endorse the BBI Constitutional (Amendment) Bill 2020 by signing.
- National ID/Passport (the one used during voter registration)
- First Name
- Last Name
- Telephone Number
- Email Address
- Gender
- County
- Constituency
- Ward
- Polling Station
You will then be required to confirm that the information provided is correct and you can sign using your touchpad or mouse and click on the ‘endorse’ tab.
Catholic Justice & Peace Commission-Ruaraka Deanery 