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Kenya articles on Democracy Chronicles

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​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.

Authorities Hold Keys to a Peaceful Kenyan Election Season

May 26, 2017 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Peaceful Kenyan Election Season

The Human Rights Watch has asked the country’s authorities to ensure a level playing field

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa, Kenya

Where Do All These Independent Kenyan Candidates Come From

May 25, 2017 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Independent Kenyan Candidates

In all, a record 4,000 independent Kenyan candidates standing across the board in August elections

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa, Kenya

Facebook Inks Deal to Join Kenyan Voter Verification Drive

May 18, 2017 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Kenyan Voter Verification Drive

Facebook users in Kenya will begin receiving reminders to confirm their voter identification details

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa, Internet and Democracy, Kenya, Social Media and Democracy, Voter Registration, Voting Technology

Kenyan Election Season Kicks Off With Ominous Signs

May 15, 2017 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Kenyan Election Season

Campaigning kicks off between incumbent President Uhuru Kenyatta and opposition leader Raila Odinga

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa, Kenya

The Role of Pre- and Post-Election Art Programs in Peacebuilding

May 11, 2017 by Farai Chirimumimba Leave a Comment

Pre- and Post-Election Art Programs in Peacebuilding

There has been an increase of donations into arts-based programs in conflict zones and programs for persons whose lives have been disrupted by violence.

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: Africa, Kenya, Political Artwork, Worldwide, Zimbabwe

Kenya Party Elections Halted Amid Allegations of Rigging

April 18, 2017 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Kenya Party Elections

Some results canceled because of allegations of rigging and some constituency elections were postponed

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa, Kenya

Lack of Kenyan Women Politicians is Full Blown Crisis

April 4, 2017 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Kenyan Women Politicians

Kenya’s Supreme Court ruled that lawmakers had to pass a law ensuring women more parliament representation

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa, Kenya, Women and Democracy, Women Voting Rights

Why East African Democracy Struggles to Take Root

March 2, 2017 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

East African Democracy Struggles

Analysts say ethnic mistrust and weak governments are undermining the regional response to crises

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa, Ethiopia, Kenya, South Sudan, Sudan

Kenyan Sex Boycott Seeks to Boost Voter Registration

January 17, 2017 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Kenyan Sex Boycott

Kenyan opposition politician is encouraging women to withhold sex until their husband’s register to vote

Filed Under: Democracy Culture Tagged With: Africa, Kenya, Women and Democracy

Keep an Eye on This Contentious Kenyan Election Bill

December 28, 2016 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Kenyan Election Bill

A controversial amendment to the electoral law is now before the Senate in Kenya

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa, Kenya, Voting Technology

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