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Episode 35: The Kenyan Condition

Episode 35: The Kenyan Condition

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    This week, you guys wanted to talk about democracy and development from a Kenyan lens (to vote on what we discuss, follow us on Twitter @thisisotherwise, we run a poll each week). Is democracy the best form of government for countries like ours? Why is it that it is … READ MORE

    Episode 34: The Upright African

    Episode 34: The Upright African

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      One of the most iconic things to happen on our continent is when Thomas Sankara came to power and changed the name of Upper Volta to Burkina Faso – the land of upright men. How may we best carry out Sankara’s vision for Africa? This week, I wish to share … READ MORE

      Episode 33: Extrajudicial Killings

      Episode 33: Extrajudicial Killings

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        On March 31st 2017, a video went viral on social media of two men, said to be plainclothes policemen, having a scuffle with a young man. Shots are heard, and understandably there is screaming and scampering. Then, we see the young man on the ground. One of the men then … READ MORE

        Episode 32: Kenya’s Budget 2017/18

        Episode 32: Kenya’s Budget 2017/18

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          Kenya’s longest serving Finance Cabinet Secretary (this position was formerly known as Finance Minister) read the budget statement for 2017/2018 on the 30th of March 2017. This is a special reading since it is this government’s last budget in their first term, and this being an election year, there is … READ MORE

          Episode 31: The Political Con

          Episode 31: The Political Con

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            Like many other Kenyans, I find myself constantly wondering about the hold our political class has on us, and why they continue to hoodwink and oppress us with impunity and consistency. I have analyzed our systems, institutions and approach to governance for over five years in my work – yet … READ MORE