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Constitutional Referendum Part II

A few weeks ago I attended a workshop on the proposed new constitution that was sponsored by Friedrich Ebert Stiftung. The forum was free and open to the publc. The workshop focused on 6 thematic areas of the new constitution – Representation, Women’s Issues, Devolution, Land and Natural Resources, Media, Executive Powers and Youth. The […]

October 12th, 2005 | Category: Kenya, Kenya Constitution and Referendum, Kenyan Politics | 4 comments - (Comments are closed)

Caroline Mutoko and the role of radio in Kenya today

Here’s the piece.

October 10th, 2005 | Category: Kenya, Kenyan Politics | 130 comments - (Comments are closed)

Referendum workshop Pt. 1

A few weeks ago I attended a workshop on the proposed new constitution that was sponsored by Friedrich Ebert Stiftung. The forum was free and open to the publc. The workshop focused on 6 thematic areas of the new constitution – Representation, Women’s Issues, Devolution, Land and Natural Resources, Media, Executive Powers and Youth. The […]

October 7th, 2005 | Category: Kenya, Kenya Constitution and Referendum, Kenyan Politics | 12 comments - (Comments are closed)

Random observations for the day

– Did you know that the number of matatus on the road has increased by 54% since the introduction of the infamous Michuki rules…so much for those who predicted that the industry would grind to a halt.

– Should human rights activists be banned from running for political office – what the hell […]

October 5th, 2005 | Category: Kenya, My random observations | 11 comments - (Comments are closed)

Random observations for the day

– I’ve ranted about Jeffrey Sachs and his grandiose ideas before, but watching him wax poetically on poverty and Africa on CNN the other day got me all riled up again. Why does this man (and his ideas) have more access to MY government than I do? Can someone please point me to a ONE […]

October 3rd, 2005 | Category: Kenya, My random observations, Round-up | 4 comments - (Comments are closed)

Boycott the referendum?

One of the better commentaries I’ve seen on the constitutional referendum – the process has turned into nothing more than an opportunity to settle old scores and ignore pressing matters facing the country (and resuscitate political careers that were in the dustbin…I mean what the hell are the likes of Henry Kosgei and Musalia Mudavadi […]

September 30th, 2005 | Category: Kenya, Kenyan Politics | 4 comments - (Comments are closed)

Still dodging a post on the referendum…

– Have a tech idea that you think could be the basis of a start-up? Checkout Start-up School (podcasts will be available). Hat tip SJ!

– Beautifully written post on a visit to the visa desk at the UK High Commission in Nairobi.

– Mobile phones create a “cyber-currency” and revolutionize micro-lending in […]

September 28th, 2005 | Category: Geekery, Kenya, Round-up | 6 comments - (Comments are closed)

Surf-o-rama

Have been enjoying non-cybercafe high speed internet access today. Some finds from my binge (and yes I’m kinda dodging a more substantive post on the referendum).

– Get your T-shirt on at Jamhuri Wear.

– You can buy Swahili comic books at Amazon.

– Bankelele is featured in a World Bank blog.

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September 26th, 2005 | Category: Kenya | 3 comments - (Comments are closed)
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