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​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​News about the struggle for better democracy in Kenya.​ ​​According to Freedom House, the "2007 presidential poll was undermined by several factors, including a defective voter registry and widespread fraud". Also check out our section on World Democracy and our articles on Africa.

How Kenya’s 2017 Election Process Undermined Democracy

January 10, 2018 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Kenya's 2017 Election Process

The EU mission chief said the process disappointed voters, leading to political confrontations, and the East African nation remains divided.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa, Kenya

What Will Decide Kenyan Elections? Faith, Tribe and Hard Cash

June 16, 2017 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Kenyan Elections

Religion is omnipresent in Kenya. The line between religion and politics is often thin.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa, Kenya, Religion and Democracy

Where is Africa’s Youth Vote?

June 14, 2017 by Farai Chirimumimba Leave a Comment

Africa’s Youth Vote

The widening age gap between African leaders and their populations is a cause for concern. For instance, in 2016, the average median age of the African population was 20, while the average age for Heads of State was 66.

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: Africa, Egypt, Kenya, Rwanda, South Africa, Tunisia, Uganda, Youth Voting Rights, Zimbabwe

Kenyan Social Media is Center of Political Campaigns and Propaganda

June 10, 2017 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Kenyan Social Media

People say the ‘war is now on social media’ and of how this will be the first social media election

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa, Internet and Democracy, Journalism and Free Speech, Kenya, Social Media and Democracy, Technology Dissidents

Zimbabwe’s Peace and Reconciliation Efforts Are Never Too Late

June 10, 2017 by Farai Chirimumimba 1 Comment

Zimbabwe’s Peace

A National Peace and Reconciliation Commission. For a long time, this is what the people of Zimbabwe have been clamoring for in the hope that a convergence would provide the much-needed fillip for forgiveness and healing.

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: Africa, Ghana, Kenya, Rwanda, South Africa, Zimbabwe

Key African Corruption Fighters Outline Challenges Ahead

June 7, 2017 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

African Corruption Fighters

Corruption has become like a national sport where politicians gamble with taxpayers’ money

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa, Kenya, Nigeria, Worldwide Corruption

African Presidents Should Not Have Immunity From Prosecution

June 2, 2017 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Immunity From Prosecution

Nine African countries have signed the Malabo Protocol, but no country’s parliament has ratified it

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa, African Union, Kenya, South Africa, Sudan, Worldwide Corruption

Rights Groups: Threats Against Kenyan Journalists Climbing

May 31, 2017 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Threats Against Kenyan Journalists

Kenyan authorities have used threats, beatings and phone tapping to intimidate journalists

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa, Journalism and Free Speech, Kenya

The Threats to Kenyan Election Success and it’s Journalists

May 30, 2017 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Kenyan Election Success Journalists

Kenyan authorities have enacted restrictive laws that go against Kenya’s international legal obligations

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa, Journalism and Free Speech, Kenya

Only More Democracy Can Save East African Community Elections

May 28, 2017 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

East African Community Elections

Problems with election of new members of the regional parliament of East African Legislative Assembly

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda

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