Eastern Africa Policy Centre
Freedom & Development
EASTERN AFRICA POLICY CENTRE
Caravan Of Liberty
Kenya- Project
EAPC
Alex Njeru & Mike Rotich
2013
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Table of Contents
Executive Summary ………………………………………………………………………………………………… 3
List Of Abbreviations ……………………………………………………………………………………………… 4
Background ................................................................................................................................................... 5
Eastern Africa Policy Centre .......................................................................................................................................... 5
Mission Statement ......................................................................................................................................................... 5
Vision Statement ………………………………………………………………………….......................... 5
Background of Founders………………………………………………………………………………….. 5
Core Values ……………………………………………………………………………………………….. 7
Justification ................................................................................................................................................... 8
Project Plan ……………………………………………………………………………………………………….......9
Target Group ……………………………………………………………………………………………… 9
Project Objectives ………………………………………………………………………………………… 9
Activities ………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 10
Summary of Key Objectives …………………………………………………………………………….. 10
Project Execution …………………………………………………………………………………………11
Monitoring & Evaluation ………………………………………………………………………………… 14
Project Closure ……………………………………………………………………………………………15
Annexes ………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 12
Annex 1 Budget ………………………………………………………………………………………… 12
Annex 2: Calendar & Time Matrix …..………………………………………………………………….. 12
Annex 3: Training & Outreach Manual ……………………………………………………………… ….13
Annex 4 Request for Technical Assistance ……………………………………………………………….14
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Executive Summary
Kenya and by extension the entire Eastern Africa Region has seen very little extension of libertarian ideas.
As a consequence; individuals, civil societies and institutions are generally averse to the ideas of
libertarianism, most notably free trade, respect for property rights, and respect for individual civil and
political freedoms. This in itself has enfeebled and slowed down the pace of social, economic and political
development in the country.
Historically Kenya comes from an environment of over-veneration of state led, socialist ideology in
academic, social, political and economic discourse. The environment and pre-conditions for growth of
libertarian culture is present though in the Country as the country posses a vibrant civic culture.
The time to introduce and accelerate the adoption of libertarian ideas, and their critical importance as an
anchor of national development is now, as the country seeks veritable ideas, principles and practices to
guide achievement of the Vision 2030 blue print of national development.
This ripe opportunity for change in is what inspires the Eastern Africa Policy Centre to be at the centre of
efforts to bring freedom and liberty home and ultimately informs the organizations, maiden project, the
Caravan of Liberty Kenya (CoLK).
CoLK as a maiden project, seeks to extend; information and ideas about libertarian ideology and practice in
Institutions of higher learning in the country. The project hopes to carry the torch of liberty to all the
regions of the country and hopes that, that the project will create a new node of libertarian enlightenment
in the country and the region.
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List of Abbreviations
COLK – Caravan OF Liberty-Kenya
PM – Project Manager
PV – Project Volunteer
M & E- Monitoring and Evaluation
TBD – To Be Determined
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1.0 Background
1.1
Institutional Background
The Eastern Africa and Horn of Africa region is a geographical region with; Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania,
Rwanda, Burundi, Ethiopia, Somalia, Sudan, South Sudan, Eritrea and Djibouti.
The institute hopes to introduce, promote and disseminate the Free Market ideas, and Libertarian
angles to policy making in the region. The institute hopes and feels it is the neigh time to introduce and
Libertarianism and Free Market ideas to the region due to an ideological and policy fatigue occasioned
by the ubiquity of socialism and overdeveloped states in the region. Indeed the policy makers have
little manoeuvre as socialism is the guide and pillar of all policy making decision in the region.
The immediate goal of the institute is to educate, promote and have debate on and around the
importance of; individual liberty and Free Market ideas to sustainable socio-economic development
within the region.
1.2 Vision Statement
To be a premier Centre for: Free-Market oriented and Liberal policy analysis, education and reform in
Eastern Africa.
1.3 Mission Statement
Be a proactive tool for goal and development oriented policy reform and provide governments,
organizations and individuals with evidence based policy alternatives
1.4 Background of Founders
1.4.1
Alex N. Njeru
Alex n. Njeru is a Graduate of Maseno University-Kenya with a Bachelor of Arts (Development Studies)
with I.T. Alex discovered and was inducted into libertarianism by accident when he won 1st prize in the
2010 AfricanLibery.org essay competition, where he tackled the question; is the free market alien to
Africa’s development. At the time Alex believed as much in socialism as other young scholars in Kenya
who involuntarily had to undergo through education punctuated with loads of socialist ideas. Empirical
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economic history evidence gathered during his essay writing revealed a vibrant free market tradition in
Africa unbeknown to him before.
Since then Alex has become an ardent advocate for liberty, and policy in a region suffering from chronic
state-ism and neo-Marxist prevalence in policy making. He has used various for a as an outlet to libertarian
ideas and alternative policy choices. Alex has been associate editor of AfricanLiberty.org and is in the
Voice of Liberty Africa (VOLA) project.
He is passionate and hopes to become one of the few emerging thought leaders in the continent that will
help countries and regions establish market based solutions that will see them have a panacea for chronic
underdevelopment and poverty.
1.4.2
Mike Rotich
I pursued a Bachelor of Business Management & IT (BBMIT). It was in University that was the first time I
came into contact with the work of the French economist Frederic Bastiat.
New Opportunities and Knowledge
Then there was a fascinating turn of events in 2010 when I wrote to Dr. Tom Palmer of Atlas Network
expressing my interest in doing Libertarian work. He Introduced me to Adedayo Thomas of
Africanliberty.com and Franklin Cudjoe of IMANI in Ghana. This was the first time I was getting involved
myself in a network of libertarian outside Kenya. Earlier, I had several chances to write and present papers
in, four consecutive African Resource Bank Meeting (ARB).I was tasked with recommending Ten Young
libertarians who were to Attend Students and Young Professionals African Leadership Academy
(SYPALA) in University of Dodoma in the August of 2010. SYPALA offered me insights into the
libertarian world.
An introductory reading of Johan Norberg’s 'In defense of Global Capitalism' taught me that globalization
is happening and we should welcome it. We are seeing a lot of an upsurge of trade in Africa, amongst
Africans, after a long isolation from each other due to protectionism, nationalism and misunderstanding. In
Defense of Global Capitalism showed me how governments are doing to us not just for us.
I have actively participated in libertarian outreach mission in Kenya together with my mentor and great
teacher Adedayo Thomas of Africanliberty.org
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1.5 Core Values
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The axis of our work revolves around these key values;
 Freedom
 Peace
 Objectivism
 Innovation
 Distinctiveness
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2.0 Project Justification
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The Developing world and more so Africa are most certainly the newest and ripest frontiers for the
development and expansion of freedom in the world. It is paramount that institutions and more so thinktanks must develop and capacity and projects that will cultivate the adoption of a culture of freedom. Subsequentially the Eastern African Policy Institute has taken it upon itself to develop the culture and the
culture of freedom through the Caravan of Liberty – Kenya project.
CoLK Project addresses a felt need to promote the ideas of liberty in general in a country underserved by
the same. Kenya’s political, social and economic history has had its notable share of socialist and agitation
and scholarship, not the same can be said however about the spread of libertarian ideas though. In the past
scholars and civil society institutions have misconstrued the imperialism and neo-imperialism with
capitalism. This misconstruction has led to campaigns aimed at pillorying free market institutions and the
capitalism, consequentially over time a culture of abhoration of free market institutions, and entrepreneurs
ahs entrenched itself within Kenyan society. Time is neigh for a cultural realignment that enables people to
appreciate the importance and morality of; capitalism, markets and entrepreneurship in the country.
Because Kenya has a fairly well developed civic culture, and her importance geo-strategic position, she
can be use as a node for the spread libertarian culture with the East, Horn, and Great Lakes region of
Africa.
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3.0 Project Plan and Design
The project plan takes a cyclic design format. The project starts at the project conceptualization phase, to
project planning, project execution, Monitoring and Evaluation and finally project closure. Each phase has
its
Fig 1. Project Plan Diagram
1. Project
Conceptualization
4.Project Closure
4.M & E
2. Project Planning
3.Project Execution
3.1 Target Group
The CoLK project targets; undergraduate, graduate, and diploma students, in universities, technical
institutions and mid and top-level colleges in the Kenya.
3.2 Project Objectives
CoLK project plans to achieve the following objectives;
i.
Increase the currency of libertarian scholarship in the country
ii.
Increase the availability of libertarian literature in the country
iii.
Establish libertarian student groups in the country
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Increase the number of young professionals who identify with libertarianism in the country
v.
Promote the ideas of free trade and property rights to future policy makers.
3.3 Project Activities
i.
Carry out an outreach and seminars to select Kenyan Universities to extend knowledge on

Property rights and their importance in development,
University and tertiary institutions students should be aware of the economic
benefits of ingenuity and their various fields of study.
Various components of property rights ; physical property and intellectual property
Processes of acquiring intellectual property rights

Entrepreneurship,
Train students on ; general rules, practices and principles of entrepreneurship

Economic Liberty,
Train students on the history and importance of economic liberty
Address bureaucratic and tax constrains to trade
Expound on the importance of unbridled capitalism to trade and economic stability

Individual Liberty,
Address the importance of individual liberty in unlocking societies’ development
ii.
Set-up ‘Library of Liberty’ Shelves in these Select Universities.

iii.
iv.
Set up stand alone library of Liberty shelves, in major university libraries
Establish Libertarian Students groups in these Universities.

Fast track registration and formalization of such student groups

Develop activity plans for this groups

Strengthen the capacity of these groups and individuals in this groups
Maintain Libertarian Discourse in this University and roll out to other Universities.

Hold an Inter University Libertarian University Caucus to promote idea exchange
3.4 Summary of Key Objectives
CoLK hopes to become the seed project of a sustained and inspired spread of libertarianism in the Kenya
and the Wider Eastern Africa Region.
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4.0 Project Execution
The Project shall be executed and closed within a stipulated project calendar, to facilitate the achievement
of the envisioned goals and objectives, the following manuals have been developed;
4.1 Project Finance manual
(a) Project Budget; the project budget shall be developed to ensure and observe; prudent and the most
effective resource use plan.
(b) General rules of accounting, financial accountability and financial fidelity shall be adhered to all times
and phases of the project.
(c) The Project Manager shall be in charge of keeping all ledgers related to the project.
(d) Financial reports, reconciliation statements and ledger reports shall be sent to donor’s at stipulated
times and intervals, and on request.
4.2 Project Personnel Plan
The project shall utilize the following critical staff;
(i) Project Manager;
The roles of the Project Manager shall include but not limited to
a) Be in charge of developing strategic guidance and leadership.
b) Take lead in Project Planning and Management
c) Be in charge of finance and administration
d) Act as the project liaison officer
e) Be in charge of logistical planning and execution
f) Ensure strict guidelines with regard to Monitoring and evaluation reports are adhered to
g) Provide supervisory role to other project staffers.
h) Be in charge of Training and extension
(ii) Assistant Project Officer/ Volunteer
The role of the project officer shall include but not limited to;
a) Assist Project Manager in project administration, planning and execution
b) Take charge of external communication, with a huge emphasis on social media campaigns
c) Assist in training and extension
d) Assist in strategy development and planning
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e) Assist in project reporting
4.3 Project Logistic Plan
The project logistic plan shall follow the project calendar and timelines.
4.4 Project Communication Plan
The Caravan of Liberty communication plan emphasizes; clear, concise and timely communication and
information between and among; the project team, the project donor, project partners, partner institutions
and other benefactors,
The Project shall have a branding and marking plan that will have the following;
a) The Eastern Africa Policy Centre logo
b) A Project Catch Phrase
c) Standardized colours
The Project utilize the following media platforms
a) Social Media platforms
b) Traditional media
c) Posters, fliers and banners
4.5 Project Reporting Plan
The following reports shall be sent and shared with the donors and partners.
a) All project progress reports
b) Project Outreach reports
c) Pictures and images and other media files of all projects activities
d) A Monitoring and Evaluation template shall provide for standardized project reporting
e) Best practice lessons shall be developed for posterity
4.6 Training manual
The training manual shall encompass and include the following;
a) Training manual developed and in use in other parts of the world
b) Customized training manuals to suit local needs
The following materials and formats shall generally be used for Outreach training
a) Pamphlets
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b) Books
c) Compact Discs
d) Multi-media files
4.7 Project Procurement manual
The project team shall at all time adhere and endeavour to use procurement methods that are cost effective,
legal, and that avoid bureaucratic bottlenecks.
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5.0 Monitoring and Evaluation
a) The Project shall be executed and closed within a stipulated project calendar;
b) A standardized approach is to be taken to training and outreaches in all outreach stations and visits
c) Logs of participants and attendees to all site visits are to be kept, the log shall have the; name of the
institution; name off attendee, faculty, email address, and cell phone number.
d) The aim of every outreach and training will be to develop forward partnerships and linkages with
institutions covered.
In that regard the M & E template shall have the following information
i. The Name of Institution
ii. Number of Attendees
iii. Duration of outreach engagements
iv. Number of outreach Materials distributed
v. Financial cost of the outreach
vi. Partnerships developed
vii. Lessons learned
viii.
Success stories
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6.0 Project Closure
When the project closes an audit of the success and challenges and shall be taken. Best practices shall be
recorded and lessons learnt for future projects and events.
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Annexes 1
1. Budget
 Financial Resources
Item
Unit cost
No.
Branded t-shirts
Branded wrist Bands
Consumables &
Stationery
Projector
Projector Screen
Project Laptop
Camcorder/Digicam
Broadband modem
plus subscription
Project Printer
Project Banner s
Refreshments
Transport Costs
Communication
Marketing
Accommodation
Allowances
Project Team
Allowance  2
Contingencies
Website/ blog
Totals
7 US$D
1 US$D
400 US$D
360
1000
1
Total
Figures
in
US$D
2520
1000
400
Comments
650 US$D
200 US$D
750 US$D
800 US$D
200 US$D
1
1
1
1
1
650
200
750
800
200
Critical
Critical
Critical
Critical
Critical
300 US$D
70 US$D
200 US$D
200 US$D
10 US$D
100 US$D
200 US$D
1
3
12
12
12
1
12 Outreaches
300
210
2400
2400
120
120
2400
Critical
Critical
Critical
Critical
Critical
Critical but substitutable
Critical
Each @
2700  8
Months
500 US$D
500 US$D
1 @ 700 Eight
Months
11,200
Critical But Negotiable
1
1
500
500
24,270
Not critical/ Desirable
Critical/ deferrable
Substitutable & Reducible
Not/ Critical
Critical
Totals
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Annex 2:
Request for Technical Assistance
The Eastern African Policy Centre acquiesces, that the Caravan of Liberty Project will face challenges especially
being that it is that it is the Institution’s maiden project and campaign. With that in mind EAPC acknowledges that it
Technical Assistance from older, more experienced Libertarian institutions and individuals is of critical importance.
Among the items that the EAPC is requesting are;
i.
Request for assistance and expertise in;
 establishing the institutional website
 assistance in establishing a credible social media campaign strategy
 Web space
ii. Request for the following material hardware;
 Laptop Computers (new or pre-owned)
 LCD projectors
 Digital camera’s/ video recorders and other digital recording equipment
 Branded T-shirts and other campaign materials
 Training CDs and other equipment
 Books
 Training manuals
 I-Pads tablets
iii. Request for Caravan of Liberty campaign attaché,
The Eastern African Policy Centre would want to request for a staffer from established institutions in other parts of
the world to help the institution;
 Build capacity and strengthen institutional structure
 Provide strategic advice on various issues
 Share experience on best practice and implementation
 Help with international institutions and personality liaison
 Give local staffers motivation
 Help in administrative organization
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Annex 3
Monitoring and Evaluation Template
Date
Week 1:
19/08/2013
week 2:
26/08/2013
Activity
Execution Planning:
 Send out Expressions
of Interest
 Contact Liaisons
 Print brochures and tshirts
Execution Planning
Personnel
Institution
Venue Indicators
PM & PV
PM, PV &
Benefactors
EAPC
EAPC
TBD
Logistics Plan deve
Understand Trainin
 Number O
 Satisfaction
 Liaison dev
 Number O
 Satisfaction
 Liaison Link

Number O
 Satisfaction
 Liaison Link

Number
 Satisfaction
 Liaison Link

Number
 Satisfaction
 Liaison Link
Logistics Plan deve
Week 3: 2/08/2013
Training Manual
Familiarization
PM & PV
EAPC
TBD
Week 4:
13/08/2013
Outreach
PM & PV
Moi
University
TBD
TBD
TBD
Week 5:
20/08/2013
Outreach
PM & PV
Kibabi
University
Week 6: /09/2013
Outreach
PM & PV
Maseno
University
Week 7:
27/09/2013
Week 9:
21/09/2013
Outreach
PM & PV
Kimathi
University
Kenya
Methodist
University
South
Western
University
College
Outreach
PM & PV
Week 8:
4/10/2013
Outreach
PM & PV
Week 10:
01/11/2013
Outreach
PM & PV
Pwani
University
TBD
Project Progress Reports
PM & PV
EAPC
TBD
Week 11:
08/11/2013
Project Break
Project Break
Project Break
Project Break
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TBD
TBD
TBD

Number
 Satisfaction
 Liaison Link
 Number O
 Satisfaction
Liaison Links develo
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Share experiences
Develop Content o
Track Successes an
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Project Break
Week 12:
Outreach and Training
PM & PV
Week 13:
Outreach and Training
PM & PV
Laikipia
University
TBD
Baraton
University
TBD
Week 14:
Outreach and Training
PM & PV
Week 15:
Outreach and Training
PM & PV
TBD
Day Star
University
United
States
International
University
Week 16:
Outreach and Training
PM & PV
Week 17:
Outreach and Training
PM & PV
Week 18:
Outreach and Training
PM & PV
Mt. Kenya
University
Maasai
Mara
University
Post Project Audit
PM & PV
EAPC
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
Week 19:
TBD

Number
 Satisfaction
 Liaison Link

Numbe
 Satisfaction
 Liaison Link

Numbe
 Satisfaction
Liaison Links develo

Numbe
 Satisfaction
Liaison Links develo

Numbe
 Satisfaction
Liaison Links develo

Numbe
 Satisfaction
Liaison Links develo

Numbe
 Satisfaction
Liaison Links develo
Project Report
Best Practice lesso
Avenues and future
Week 20: Project
Closure
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