Monthly archives: May, 2018
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Kenya’s Corruption Scandals, A case of Same Script Different Cast?0
- Corruption, Kenya
- 30.05.2018.
Or is it a case of same script, same cast with a few new extras? I think the latter describes the Kenyan scenario better if the front-page story on last Thursday’s Daily Nation is anything to go by? This story bears a striking resemblance to a story that was in the Kenyan press for months
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Human Trafficking, the predicament the Government of Uganda has created0
- Human Rights, Uganda
- 28.05.2018.
A relative from the village called me recently. “I need you to connect me to Dubai” he said. “What will you be going to do in Dubai?” I curiously asked. “Any work that is available, you know me I am very hard working.” He said with a tone that split between resolve and desperation. “Have
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Africa Day: The Africa we want0
- Africa, African Union, Afrique, Democracy, Zimbabwe
- 25.05.2018.
On 25 May, Africa we celebrate Africa Day. On this day in 1963, in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, with 32 signatory governments, the Organisation of African Unity (OAU) was formed. The OAU disbanded on 9 July 2002 to be replaced by the African Union (AU). At its formation, the founding fathers saw the end of colonialism
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Why Kenya’s new cybercrimes law is an attack on freedom of speech0
- Access to Information, Africa, Blogging, Democracy, East Africa, Human Rights, Kenya, Media
- 21.05.2018.
The internet, especially blogs and social media have become a very integral part of the information chain in Kenya. Several scandals involving the loss of millions of dollars and misuse of public office have been first unearthed on social media before they were taken up by traditional media. Perhaps the growth being witnessed in Kenya’s
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The folly of Uganda’s mobile money tax2
- Social Media, Uganda
- 18.05.2018.
It almost seems someone at the top of the food chain wants mobile money to fail in Uganda. That can be the only reason for the latest developments. It all started perfectly and for a moment, it looked like we were going to transform financial inclusion but before take off, some folks are out to
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Kasai region in DRC, a tale of war and death caused by malnutrition0
- Africa, DRC - Kinshasa, Human Rights, Humanitarian Crisis, justice
- 16.05.2018.
In the Kasai region, the war between the army and the Kamwina Nsapu militia has left a real humanitarian tragedy. But a tragedy forgotten by the international community. In addition to many mass graves and tens of thousands of displaced people, many are homeless and severely malnourished. UNICEF estimates that more than 400 000 children
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Rethink NGO organising to re-energise civic activism0
The wave of political repression is closing civic space and threatening fragile democracies across the world. In Uganda, the situation is not any better. As a result, many look up to the civil society to play a crucial role in scaling up civic activism to engage and push back for respect of rights and democratic
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Africa and the Internet as Religion0
- Africa, Facebook, Internet, Social Media
- 11.05.2018.
The internet’s relationship with Africa is always going to have moments of colonial throwbacks. Mainly because it is not just a technological construct that emerged from thin air. It is a representation of technology that comes with the historical, social and contemporary baggage of racism, sexism, discrimination and even manipulation of human behaviour. This is
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Does it Still Take a Village to Raise a Child in Africa?0
- Africa, Social Justice
- 09.05.2018.
Who is a child in Africa? I asked. I got various answers ranging from a child is a young human, some said that a child is one that is owned and accepted by the parents, for some even at 20, African parents still consider you a child as long as you live under their roof. In
READ MORE‘The Handshake’ – Kenya’s Sweet and Sour Political Deal0
- Africa, Governance, Kenya, Politics
- 02.05.2018.
On 9th March 2018, history was re-written in Kenya. President Uhuru Kenyatta and hiss arch nemesis former Prime Minister and leader of the opposition coalition National Super Alliance (NASA), Mr. Raila Odinga stepped out of Kenyatta’s office and shook hands in front of local and international media. The handshake that is still the talk of
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