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Kenya's Political Landscape: History, Challenges, and Future Prospects

Explore Kenya's political journey from colonial rule to modern challenges, including elections, government branches, and key figures. Learn about recent referendums, social development initiatives, and expectations for the future.

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Kenya's Political Landscape: History, Challenges, and Future Prospects

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  1. KENYA AND ITS POLITICS kenyanzuri.blogspot.com Kelcey Grogan, CED 499, February 11, 2011

  2. Cradle of Civilization • East Africa • 36 million people • 4 million in capital city of Nairobi • Neighbors- Ethiopia, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, and Somalia • Comparatively- relatively stable political history

  3. Kenya’s History • 1895- part of Britain’s East African Protectorate • 1920- became a British colony • 1944- Kenyans appointed to act on legislation • 1952- “Mau Mau” uprising against British rule • First time large majority of Kenyans were politically active timesonline.co.uk aconerlycoleman.wordpress.com

  4. Kenyan Independence • December 12, 1963 • Jomo Kenyatta- first president • Ruled until 1978 • VP Daniel Moi took office • 24 years statehousekenya.go.ke

  5. Moi’s Reign • 1982- Constitutional amendment - one party system • 1991- was repealed • 2002- Moi was voted out by National Rainbow Coalition statehousekenya.go.ke

  6. Plurality Majority System • Parliament System • Plurality-Majority System • Needed most votes, not majority • Won in 1992 with 36.91% of votes odi.org.uk

  7. Government Branches • Executive Branch • Head of State and Military • Judicial Branch • High, appeal, and Islamic courts • Legislative Branch • Unicameral parliament • 210 members- 5 year term • 140 rural districts • Join together to form seven provinces • Nairobi is a separate province supportgrantandmikevolunteer.blogspot.com

  8. 2007 Elections • Both Mwai Kiaki and Raila Odinga claimed victory • Widespread Violence • 1,500 deaths • Power Sharing Deal • Mwai Kiaki – President • Raila Odinga- Prime Minister • Expanded cabinet to 42 members • Ministry of Gender, Children, and Social Development • Ministry of Local Government • Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports

  9. http://www.newstimeafrica.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/Post-Elections-Violence-in-Kenya.jpghttp://www.newstimeafrica.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/Post-Elections-Violence-in-Kenya.jpg telegraph.co.uk hrw.org

  10. Ministry of Gender, Children, and Social Development • Promote Equal Rights • Improve Quality of Life • AIDS Control Unit • Child protection services from trafficking • Adoption Services • Charitable Children’s Institutions Hon. Dr. Naomi Shaban, EGH, MP

  11. Office of the Deputy Prime Minister and Ministry of Local Government • Solid Waste Management • Rural Poverty Reduction Initiatives • Street Families Rehabilitation Trust Fund • 300,000 children and families living on the street Hon. Wycliffe Musalia Mudavadi, The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Local Government

  12. Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports • Youth Affairs in 2005 • 2008- Dept of Sports • Challenges and Issues facing young people • 75% of population is under 30 • High unemployment • Develop Youth Resource Centers • Life Skills Training • Entrepreneurship skills Hon. Dr. Paul Nyongesa Otuoma ,MP

  13. 2010 Referendum • 12 million people voted on Aug 4, 2010 • 66% supported new amendments • Reduce President’s power • Distribute power among provinces • Management of public land • Create Senate • Recognize Muslim Courts • Implementation over next 5 years

  14. Future Government • Remain peaceful, stable country • Serve as mediator in conflicts in neighboring countries of Sudan and Somalia • Needs to address: • AIDS pandemic • High Unemployment • Job Creation • President transitions • Growing tourism sector

  15. References • Background Note: Kenya. (2010, December 28). Retrieved February 6, 2011, from http://www.state.gov/‌r/‌pa/‌ei/‌bgn/‌2962.htm • Bratton, M. (1989). The Politics of Government-NGO Relations in Africa. World Development, 17(4), 569-587. • Country Profile: Kenya. (2011, November 24). Retrieved from BBC News website: http://newsvote.bbc.co.uk • Kenya holds referendum as part of peace deal. (2010, August 4). Retrieved from BBC News website: http://www.bbc.co.uk/‌news/‌world-africa-10856761 • Kenya- Information At A Glance. (n.d.). Retrieved February 6, 2011, from http://www.kenya-information-guide.com/‌about-kenya.html • Ministry of Gender, Children, and Social Development. (2005). Retrieved February 9, 2011, from http://www.gender.go.ke/ • Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports. (n.d.). Retrieved February 9, 2011, from http://www.youthaffairs.go.ke/ • Muthuri, J., Chapple, W., & Moon, J. (2009). An Integrated Approach to Implementing ‘Community Participation’ in Corporate Community Involvement: Lessons from Magadi Soda Company in Kenya. Journal of Business Ethics, 85, 431-444. doi:10.1007/‌s10551-008-9739-7 • Nasongo, S. W. (2007, April). Political Transition without Transformation: The Dialectic of Liberalization without Democratization in Kenya and Zambia. African Studies Association, 50(1), 83-107. Retrieved from http://www.jstor.org/‌stable/‌20065343 • Office of the Deputy Prime Minister and local government. (2011). Retrieved February 9, 2011, from http://www.localgovernment.go.ke/ • Q&A: Kenya’s constitution referendum. (2010, July 26). Retrieved from BBC News website: http://www.bbc.co.uk/‌news/‌world-africa-10729860

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