Voices of Democracy: A Mosaic of Perspectives on Kenya's Democratic Fabric
October 3, 2023
By Nerima Wako
Earlier in September, Open Society Foundation released a report that younger people…
Liberia's 2023 Election: A Rollercoaster of Hope, Controversy, and the Quest for Change.
September 28, 2023
By Kimani Njenga and Ian Juma
On October 10, 2023, Liberians will go to the polls for their fourth…
Gabon's Dramatic Power Shift: A Coup, Dynasties, and the Quest for Democracy
September 21, 2023
By Ian Juma and Kimani Njenga
On August 30th, shortly after the Gabonese election commission…
DEMOCRACY IN AFRICA 2023 - A YEAR SHAPED BY MILITARY COUPS AND INTERNET SHUTDOWNS
September 18, 2023
By Karimi Janet
As we reflect upon the state of democracy in Africa in 2023, we are confronted with…
Unmasking the Shadows: Repression and Tension Swirl as Zimbabwe's August Election Nears
August 29, 2023
By Kimani Njenga and Ian Juma
As Zimbabwe eagerly approaches the pivotal date of August 23, 2023…
Echoes of Change: Gabon's Looming Elections Amidst Decades of Dynastic Rule.
August 29, 2023
By Kimani Njenga and Ian Juma
Gabon’s impending elections paint a vibrant tableau against the…
LET’S SPARK A YOUTH REVOLUTION
October 17, 2022
By Sheryl Christine
They say “do not let anyone look down on you because of your youth, but set an…
Doing your part: Citizen’s role in promoting peace during elections
September 7, 2022
Citizens play an essential role in maintaining peace in a democratic transition of power. Nearly all…
Breaking the Shackles of Electoral Violence: Peaceful Elections as a Determinant of Kenya’s Socio-economic Well-being
July 5, 2022
‘Electoral Violence’ is an overarching term that encompasses all acts or threats of coercion…
Technology Could Make or Break the 2022 General Elections
April 24, 2022
In 2017, Kenya held one of the most expensive elections in the world. This involved the use of…
