The Italian Government on Wednesday pledged to grant Kenya about Sh100 million (one million Euros) to support the August 8 General Election.
The grant will further be used to boost civic education with a view of encouraging citizens to participate in the elections.
According to Italian Ambassador Mauro Massoni, the aim of this common effort is to reach out to the Kenyan citizens and guarantee the inclusion of women, youth and persons with disabilities, both to vote and to be elected.
The pledge channeled through UNDP will be used to help IEBC strengthen its capacity to enhance its legislative framework and also support programs that will ensure inclusivity.
"A credible election process can only take place if democratic institutions are well managed supported and nurtured. Developing capacities and capabilities as well as strengthening election management bodies, is therefore, crucial,” Siddharth Chatterjee, UN Resident Coordinator to Kenya and UNDP Resident Representative to Kenya stated.