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Academics provide their insights into the state of the country’s economy, Ruto’s economic promises and what to expect.
The division within the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission, the fact that the race was very close, and turnout was relatively low may increase incentives to challenge the results.
When people fail to exercise their right to vote, it increases the likelihood of political extremism and the pursuit of narrow interests.
Kenya is not unlike any other country where democratic deepening requires a ‘two-steps forward, one-step back’ outlook.
Research in Kenya finds victims or witnesses to violence are less likely to buy into anti-International Criminal Court political narratives.
Martha Karua’s selection as a deputy presidential candidate has helped put gender equality on the Kenyan election agenda.
That there is no clear favourite to win shows the campaigning has been relatively free and competitive.
Patronage politics, a history of violent conflict and high-stakes elections increase the risks of poll violence in Kenya.
Kenya’s ethnic-based politics often leads to electoral violence that hurts regional trade.
The economy has taken centre stage in Kenya’s 2022 elections, but political promises have fallen short of offering realistic solutions.
The presence of fringe presidential contenders is a marker of maturing democracies.
The country’s courts have already exhibited a significant level of maturity in rulings touching on the executive.
Odinga is considered a master strategist, sometimes populist and excellent mobiliser.
As an outlier in Kenya’s political power matrix, Ruto was elbowed out by the establishment. But he has somersaulted back by appealing directly to the masses.
Elites have strong incentives to foment violence. The way they speak about election issues in the media can inflame tensions.
The Kenya that Njonjo sought to create was the ‘greatest living example of democracy, justice and peace’ – but there was no space for the poor.
Twitter will be part of many Kenyan candidates’ campaign activities ahead of the August 2022 elections.
Constitutional amendments sought to make it easy for Kenyatta and Odinga to craft a broad tribal coalition against the deputy president.
The purpose of a constitutional dismemberment is to unmake and remake the constitution.
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Professor of Comparative Politics, University of Warwick
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Professor, Weber State University
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Professor of Democracy, University of Birmingham
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Research Professor, Institute for Development Studies (IDS), University of Nairobi
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Professor, Faculty of Business and Management Sciences, University of Nairobi
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