These gynocentric soaps are named after women and portray social issues involving women, rather than men. The titles, themes, and…
Gynocentric Lenses: Deconstructing Gender-Based Violence from Kenyan Soap Operas
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Reinvigorated My Spirit as a Scholar and Reignited My Passion for Research and Writing
Looking forward to the next decade, I propose that more grants be awarded to African scholars to research topical issues…
Kenya’s August 9th Presidential Election: The State of the Race, Who Is Ahead and Why
The stakes are high, and the polls predict a tight race.
Opposition as ‘Incumbent’ and ‘Incumbent’ as Opposition: Analyzing the Key Issues in Kenya’s 2022 Presidential Campaigns
This essay argues that, while ethnic mobilization remains crucial in the Kenyan electoral process, issues such as the economy, integrity,…
Political Parties, Democracy, and the 2022 Kenyan Elections
Some parties have been known to decline and even peter out with the political exit of their founders.
Strengthening Kenya’s Infrastructure for Peace towards 2022 Elections
It is therefore critical for all state and non-state actors to work together towards strengthening the infrastructure for peace.
The Return of Peace Messaging and the Path Towards Democratic Consolidation in Kenya
The political class and indeed the political parties need to engage in peace messaging for their respective audiences.
Reflections on My Professional Development and Research Agenda
In my reflections, I focus on two key areas, namely professional development and broadening my research agenda.
Reintegration Challenges in the Post-2015 Amnesty Program for Former Foreign Fighters in Coastal Kenya
This essay reflects on the reintegration challenges in the implementation of the post-2015 amnesty program for returning foreign Al-Shabaab fighters…
Kenya-US Relations under Joe Biden’s Presidency: Prospects and Challenges
Under Joe Biden’s presidency, there are certain expectations that the new US administration will pay more attention to and provide…