About the Project

Shujaaz breaks barriers for young people so they can take charge of the future. We do this by telling the stories of the every-day hero to inspire other young people to take charge of their lives. Shujaaz is produces by Shujaaz Inc which, through its youth research network WaCurious, is partnering with Electoral Law and Governance Institute of Africa (ELGIA) to better understand how young people in Elgeyo Marakwet view governance and the issues affecting them. This survey aims to collect credible, evidence-based insights that will strengthen youth inclusion in civic discussions, promote issue-based engagement, and inform national conversations ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Objective of This Training

To equip you with the skills to:

• Conduct respectful interviews with youth (18–24 years)

• Understand their perceptions of governance

• Collect accurate and honest responses

• Submit clean and complete data

You are helping amplify real youth voices in Elgeyo Marakwet.

Your Role as a WaCurious Member

As a WaCurious member, you must:

• Understand the project

• Follow instructions carefully

• Conduct interviews respectfully

• Record answers exactly as given

• Ensure obtain the consent of participants

• Submit accurate data

• Meet the deadline

• To be netral, professional and respectful

Even though the survey questions are not politically sensitive, be mindful of the current political environment. Stay calm, neutral and professional.

If you face challenges:

📲 WhatsApp WaCurious: 0758806989

📞 Call Shujaaz: 0716428063

Who to Interview

You must interview:

• Young people aged 18–24 years

• Living in your neighbourhood in Elgeyo Marakwet County

• Kenyan citizens

• Willing to participate

Gender requirement: 10 males, 10 females totaling to 20 interviews

Important rules:

• Do NOT interview below 18 or above 24

• Do NOT exceed 20 interviews

• Do NOT interview all respondents in one location

• Move around your neighbourhood

Quality is more important than speed.

Tools You Need

Before going to the field, ensure you have:

• A fully charged smartphone

• Enough internet data

• The correct survey link

• Location feature enabled on your phone

• Your national ID

Prepare yourself mentally. Dress neatly. Be confident.

How to Prepare & Conduct the Interview

Step 1: Understand the Survey

Before starting:

• Read all questions carefully

• Understand who qualifies (18–24)

Do not start interviews if you are unsure about anything.

Step 2: Identify and Schedule

• Identify someone aged 18–24

• Confirm they are willing

• Ask them to give you  15–20 minutes of their time

• Choose a public but quiet space

Avoid noisy or crowded areas.

Step 3: Explain Clearly

Tell them:

• You are from WaCurious by Shujaaz

• The interview is about youth views on governance

• They will NOT be paid

• Their identity will remain confidential

• Only Shujaaz will access their information

• They can withdraw at any time

Do not continue without consent.

Step 4: Conduct the Interview

• Ask questions exactly as written

• Do not explain or rephrase unless necessary

• Record answers exactly as said

• Stay neutral

• Do not rush

Once complete:

• Submit the survey on your phone

• Confirm it is successfully submitted

• Thank the participant

Then move to the next respondent.

How to collect Pin Location Data in the Questionnaire

Location information is important. It helps to know if data is authentic and helps generate a map that shows where data was collected.

Step 1

Navigate to the question that needs you to share your pin location

Step 2

To send current location, locate the icon that looks like a target.

Step 3

Click that icon. You will know it has worked if it turns grey. DO NOT try to enter any numbers manually

Payments

1. You will be paid: KES 100 for every successfully completed survey
2. Total possible earnings: KES 2,000 for 20 completed interviews
3. WaCurious reserves the right to stop the survey at any point and only pay you for work completed up to that point
4. WaCurious operates on trust. If any cheating is detected (e.g. fake interviews, repeating answers, interviewing wrong age group):

• • You will not be paid

  • You may be excluded from future assignments

Your reputation matters. Protect it. You represent youth voices, usiwaangushe!

Time to Complete The Task

All 20 interviews must be completed and submitted by: Sunday, 1st March 2026 at 6PM

Late submissions may not be paid.

Plan early. Do not wait until the last day.