The new coalition government must act quickly to address the kingdom’s massive socio-economic problems, and restore faith in democracy.
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Politics and Society Kenya’s big railway project makes life even harder for the poor by ignoring their reality
Mega-projects tend to represent the interests of state and business elites.
Politics and Society Lesotho elections: newcomers score impressive win, but politics will still be unstable
The new governing coalition enters office amid euphoria and excitement. There are great expectations it will end corruption and fix the ailing economy.
Politics and Society Cartoon: King Charles’ 3,000 plus studded diamonds and jewels crown
The Coronation of King Charles will take place in May, 2023. King Charles is reportedly set to wear a crown with 3,000 plus diamonds and a scepter with a massive diamond taken from colonial-era South Africa. Unsurprisingly, Britain has never faced up to the dark side of its imperial and exploitative history.
Politics and Society A deserted north: forgotten by history and cursed by devolution
The history of Northern Kenya and marginalisation goes as far back as the colonial days. The same trend used by colonisers has remained in play. Historical evidence points at a neglected, abandoned and marginalised region and successive governments have not done enough to reverse the deep inequalities and marginalisation.
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Politics and Society Cartoon | “I will not refuse such a call should they [ANC] deem it necessary” — Zuma
Former South African President Jacob Zuma says he is willing to return to politics if the African National Congress (ANC) nominates him. Zuma says he is open to standing for a top position if nominated by party members at the ANC conference in December.
Politics and Society The Kenyan ‘Left’ — like Uganda’s — is stuck!
Brian Atuheire Batenda and Andrew Karamagi explore why the recent Kenyan presidential election was such a close call, given the ‘obvious’ contrast between the two men.
Politics and Society UK-Africa ties: future looks gloomy under Liz Truss as political myopia reigns
Since the Brexit referendum in 2016, Africa has slipped from its precarious but tangible place in UK political discourse.
Politics and Society Uhuru Kenyatta’s deafening silence on Ruto win telling
Uhuru Kenyatta has hardly spoken since Kenyans went to the polls, not even a formal congratulations to his erstwhile deputy, William Ruto. He must still be reeling from shock after Raila Odinga – who he was backing as his successor lost. For Kenyatta, the rejection of Raila by the GEMA nation is particularly embarrassing and leaves a bad taste.