The stakes are high, and the polls predict a tight race.
Special Issue: 2022 Kenyan Elections
Kenya’s August 9th Presidential Election: The State of the Race, Who Is Ahead and Why
August 5, 2022
The stakes are high, and the polls predict a tight race.
This essay argues that, while ethnic mobilization remains crucial in the Kenyan electoral process, issues such as the economy, integrity, and client-patron relations (clientelism) will shape the outcome of the presidential elections.
Some parties have been known to decline and even peter out with the political exit of their founders.
The stakes are high, and the polls predict a tight race.
This essay argues that, while ethnic mobilization remains crucial in the Kenyan electoral process, issues such as the economy, integrity, and client-patron relations (clientelism) will shape the outcome of the presidential elections.
Some parties have been known to decline and even peter out with the political exit of their founders.
It is therefore critical for all state and non-state actors to work together towards strengthening the infrastructure for peace.
The political class and indeed the political parties need to engage in peace messaging for their respective audiences.
This special issue on the election brings together alumni and fellows of both APN and Next Gen to reflect on some of the most pivotal issues defining the election.
Rwanda’s resilience during the COVID-19 pandemic can serve as a lesson to the global community on addressing public health challenges through national coherence and standing on resilient values.
In my reflections, I focus on two key areas, namely professional development and broadening my research agenda.
As a mental health practitioner working in a post-conflict context, I advocate being an active part of a bourgeoning network at the forefront of envisioning and building peace in Africa. Promoting good health and healthy mindsets are key to nurturing peacebuilding.
Looking back at what the APN has achieved in the last decade, I am sure it is poised to achieve more in the coming years even against mounting challenges.