Africa’s Generational War
In Kenya, President Uhuru Kenyatta finally secured a second term on Nov. 28 after two flawed elections, outbreaks of violence, and a series of…
Kenya
Instead of condemning Kenya’s violent elections, Britain pleads to be remembered
Democracy and the rule of law are bedfellows who take stuttering steps forward in Africa, and the now-concluded Kenyan elections are a case in…
Africa leads the way in election technology, but there’s a long way to go
Kenya’s recently annulled elections will soon be re-run, but the long-term questions they raised about election management are still unanswered. The spotlight is on the work…
The only result acceptable to Odinga is the one where he is declared president
Kenya’s Supreme Court made history when it nullified the results of the August 8 election in which President Uhuru Kenyatta was declared the winner….
Rwanda and Kenya kick off a clutch of African elections
With three elections in one month, the complexities of sub-Saharan Africa are on full display. On August 4, Rwanda’s Paul Kagame won re-election by…
Kenya on the up & up
Kenya’s economy grew 5.6 percent last year, according to figures by Kenya’s National Bureau of Statistics, making it one of the fastest-growing in Africa….