Elections in some ways have been great drivers of conflict and tools of authoritarianism but they also bring about positive incremental change and provide some form of accountability. Our moderator Patrick Gathara, and discussants Rashid Abdi, Justin Willis and Samira Gaid reflect on the progress made in democratizing the East African region and what needs to be done to secure long-term gains. A partnership between Heinrich Boll Foundation, The Elephant and The Rift Valley Institute.
Elections in some ways have been great drivers of conflict and tools of authoritarianism but they also bring about positive incremental change and provide some form of accountability. Our moderator Patrick Gathara, and discussants Rashid Abdi, Justin Willis and Samira Gaid reflect on the progress made in democratizing the East African region and what needs to be done to secure long-term gains. A partnership between Heinrich Boll Foundation, The Elephant and The Rift Valley Institute.
Somali's regional and presidential elections and both the lower and upper houses are happening amidst evolving clan, security and regional issues. What is the place of AMISOM, American presence, Al Shabaab, and new electoral systems in this upcoming election? Somali citizens, experts and watchers Ms Rukia Mohammed, Idil Ibrahim, AbdiNassir Yusuf, and Omar Mahmoud, elaborate on what is at stake. A partnership Forum between The Rift Valley Institute, and The Elephant.
Somali's regional and presidential elections and both the lower and upper houses are happening amidst evolving clan, security and regional issues. What is the place of AMISOM, American presence, Al Shabaab, and new electoral systems in this upcoming election? Somali citizens, experts and watchers Ms Rukia Mohammed, Idil Ibrahim, AbdiNassir Yusuf, and Omar Mahmoud, elaborate on what is at stake. A partnership Forum between The Rift Valley Institute, and The Elephant.
Somali's regional and presidential elections and both the lower and upper houses are happening amidst evolving clan, security and regional issues. What is the place of AMISOM, American presence, Al Shabaab, and new electoral systems in this upcoming election? Somali citizens, experts and watchers Ms Rukia Mohammed, Idil Ibrahim, AbdiNassir Yusuf, and Omar Mahmoud, elaborate on what is at stake. A partnership Forum between The Rift Valley Institute, and The Elephant.
The nations around the great lakes, that is Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Burundi, Rwanda, Somalia tend to mirror each other in numerous ways. The older voters are taking stock of the democratic journey as the younger, restless voters come to terms with the cyclical and often slow pace of reforms in electoral justice and voter power. as debated Fatma Karume, Kalundi Serumaga, Adam Abebe, Omar Mahood, moderator Patrick Gathara and host Pauline Otieno-Skaper. A partnership Forum between Heinrich Boll Foundation, Rift Valley Institute, and The Elephant.
Having a 'free and fair' election within an unjust society is a myth that helps perpetuate violence through silence and the power of a skewed ballot. Elections are critical but they have to be anchored and calibrated against the freedoms, justice, and rule of law during the period in between the elections. as debated by Ms Nanjala, Mr Gathara, attorney Muriithi, and Ms Pauline Otieno-Skaper. A partnership forum between Heinrich Boll and The Rift Valley Institute.
Having a 'free and fair' election within an unjust society is a myth that helps perpetuate violence through silence and the power of a skewed ballot. Elections are critical but they have to be anchored and calibrated against the freedoms, justice, and rule of law during the period in between the elections. as debated by Ms Nanjala, Mr Gathara, attorney Muriithi, and Ms Pauline Otieno-Skaper. A partnership forum between Heinrich Boll and The Rift Valley Institute.
The nations around the great lakes, that is Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Burundi, Rwanda, Somalia tend to mirror each other in numerous ways. The older voters are taking stock of the democratic journey as the younger, restless voters come to terms with the cyclical and often slow pace of reforms in electoral justice, and voter power. as debated Fatma Karume, Kalundi Serumaga, Adam Abebe, Omar Mahood, moderator Patrick Gathara and host Pauline Otieno-Skaper. A partnership Forum between Heinrich Boll Foundation, Rift Valley Institute, and The Elephant.
The nations around the great lakes, that is Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Burundi, Rwanda, Somalia tend to mirror each other in numerous ways. The older voters are taking stock of the democratic journey as the younger, restless voters come to terms with the cyclical and often slow pace of reforms in electoral justice, and voter power. as debated Fatma Karume, Kalundi Serumaga, Adam Abebe, Omar Mahood, moderator Patrick Gathara and host Pauline Otieno-Skaper. A partnership Forum between Heinrich Boll Foundation, Rift Valley Institute, and The Elephant.
The nations around the great lakes, that is Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Burundi, Rwanda, Somalia tend to mirror each other in numerous ways. The older voters are taking stock of the democratic journey as the younger, restless voters come to terms with the cyclical and often slow pace of reforms in electoral justice, and voter power. as debated Fatma Karume, Kalundi Serumaga, Adam Abebe, Omar Mahood, moderator Patrick Gathara and host Pauline Otieno-Skaper. A partnership Forum between Heinrich Boll Foundation, Rift Valley Institute, and The Elephant.
The leadership of Somalia have in recent years juggled different electoral postures that accounts for its ethnic, clan and geopolitical issues. In the end, though each of these political set-ups fray just before or soon after the election as is currently being witnessed through the 2020/2021 electoral cycle. As Pauline Otieno-Skaper, moderator Mr Peter Chonka, Mahad Wasuge of Somali Public Agenda, and Islamic Finance Expert Dr Issa elaborate, this may just prove to be the country's eternal posture of agility, dynamism, and deal-making. A partnership between Heinrich Boll Foundation and Rift Valley Institute.