It is now time to deliberate on the state of electoral preparedness ahead of 2022's general election in Kenya. Many stakeholders such as The Youth Café, Election Observation Group (ELOG), The Kenya National Commission on Human rights (KNCHR) as well civil societies, faith-based organizations, members of the public and duty bearers involved in the election process, have a vested interest in the upcoming elections.
Macho Reimagining The Fight Against Corruption
Between 2019 and 2020, over 200 billion has been misplaced in Kenya through different graft strategies. According to the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission, the country loses an estimated 1/3 of its annual budget to corruption. In a nation where young people make up more than 75% of its population, it is our responsibility to revise the fight against corruption.
The AU Must Learn From Zambia
If the Zambia debacle doesn’t force a change in African borrowing practices, the AU can dump Agenda 2063 and all its dreams of development and economic integration out the window. The people of Zambia are going to suffer deeply because of the Lungu government’s decisions. If African leaders do nothing to prevent similar tragedies, they are the enemy of the African people and they have to go.