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Webinar on the Kenya general elections

Prof Gilbert Khadiagala
Mr Margaret Monyani
Dr Joseph Makanda
Dr Emmanuel Matambo

On Tuesday 6 September 2022k, the UJ Centre for Africa-China Studies (CACS), in partnership with the UJ Library, hosted a webinar titled ‘Kenya before and after the 9 August elections – analysis and way forward’.

Background

Kenya, located in the volatile east African region, is a key investment market in sub-Saharan Africa. The success of the general elections held on 9 August 2022 offers hope for democracy in the region and more broadly on the continent. In this timely webinar, our panel unpacked the vital factors that have underpinned these elections – the events leading up to the polls, the outcome, and what this holds for Kenya’s future.

Speakers

  • Prof Gilbert Khadiagala, Professor of International Relations, University of the Witwatersrand
  • Dr Margaret Monyani, Sessional Lecturer, University of the Witwatersrand
  • Dr Joseph Makanda, Research Fellow, Johannesburg Institute for Advanced Study (JIAS)
  • Moderator: Dr Emmanuel Matambo, Research Director, Centre for Africa-China Studies (CACS)

Enquiries: Ms Goitseone Maswabi at goitseonem@uj.ac.za

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