Youth Disillusionment, Voter Apathy, and a Disconnected Elite
Kenyan youth are not to blame for their election apathy. For decades, elections have hardly made a difference in curbing violent plunder by Kenya’s ruling class. The youth are wondering whether this would be any different. The Elephant in conversation with Dr Alex Awiti, Associate Professor and Vice Provost – Aga Khan University, East Africa.
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