Podcasts about Nanjala Nyabola

Kenya's President William Ruto gave in to protesters' demands, withdrew a controversial bill and reshuffled his cabinet after protests in the capital Nairobi. Tens of thousands of people have been calling for an end to what they say is corruption and mismanagement.So, is real change possible in Kenya? In this episode: Nanjala Nyabola, Political analyst and author. Hassan Khannenje, Director of the HORN International Institute of Strategic Studies. Aly-Khan Satchu, Emerging markets economist and author. Host: Laura Kyle Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

In this episode of The Horn, Alan talks with writer and political analyst Nanjala Nyabola about the wave of nationwide protests that have swept through Kenya in recent weeks and prospects for the country and the region. They unpack the political and economic factors driving discontent among young people in Kenya, the makeup of the demonstrators and social media's role in galvanising the protests. They discuss what options Kenya's President William Ruto has to address the country's economic woes and its spiralling debt crisis. They also talk about whether demonstrations might spread to other African countries facing structural challenges similar to Kenya's and what lessons can be learned from how protest movements have played out in Sudan and elsewhere in the region.For more, check out Nanjala's article in The Guardian The world is scrambling to understand Kenya's historic protests – this is what too many are missing, her book Digital Democracy, Analogue Politics: How the Internet Era is Transforming Politics in Kenya and our recent Q&A What is Behind Kenya's Protest Movement? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Le chaos hier aux abords du parlement à Nairobi. Des manifestants qui protestaient contre la réforme des finances initiée par le président Ruto, ont investi le bâtiment.Les photos à la Une du site internet du quotidien The Standard sont éloquentes : une foule compacte devant le parlement partiellement en flammes ; un député hagard devant un camion de police incendié ; et la main de cet homme pleine de douilles ramassées au sol… La police a en effet tiré à balles réelles. Le bilan est lourd : au moins 5 morts et plus d'une trentaine de blessés.Hier le Nation à Nairobi avait prévenu : « déjà par le passé, plusieurs milliers de manifestants ont été tués ou blessés. Selon l'article 37 de la constitution, rappelle le quotidien kenyan, “toutes les personnes ont le droit, pacifiquement et sans arme, de se rassembler et de manifester“. Cependant, ce à quoi nous avons assisté ces derniers jours, c'est à une brutalité policière flagrante. Les policiers doivent cesser de recourir à une force excessive contre des manifestants pacifiques. Un véritable dialogue et des négociations sont nécessaires pour sortir de l'impasse et forger l'unité pour la stabilité et la prospérité nationales. »Un appel qui n'a donc pas été entendu…Trop de taxes…Comment une manifestation pacifique a-t-elle pu ainsi dégénérer en émeute ?D'après un manifestant joint par téléphone par Le Monde Afrique, « le rassemblement s'est essentiellement “déroulé dans le calme“ et le mot d'ordre n'était pas initialement d'entrer dans le Parlement. “Mais les gens se sont énervés face à la violence policière“, affirme-t-il. “A un moment, il y avait beaucoup de gaz lacrymogènes, j'ai vu du sang, des corps par terre et des gens courir vers le Parlement“. »Au cœur de la contestation, donc, les réformes menées par le chef de l'Etat, élu il y a moins de deux ans : « la nouvelle proposition de loi de finances pour 2024-2025 a mis le feu aux poudres, pointe Le Monde Afrique. Elle ajoute une série de taxes (TVA de 16 % sur le pain, taxe annuelle de 2,5 % sur les véhicules particuliers notamment) aux budgets déjà très serrés des citoyens. (…) L'Etat s'est défendu en martelant qu'il visait à éviter un défaut sur la dette grandissante du pays. Colère…Mais, relève encore Le Monde Afrique, les Kényans, dont un tiers vit sous le seuil de pauvreté, ressentent avec colère ces mesures d'austérité, tandis que l'Etat affiche un train de vie jugé dispendieux. En deux ans, la State House a été rénovée à grands frais, la flotte de voitures officielles a été renouvelée, les postes gouvernementaux ont été multipliés. Fin mai, William Ruto a loué pour sa délégation un coûteux jet privé pour un voyage d'Etat à Washington. “Je pense que les gens ont atteint leur limite, notamment les jeunes“, analyse la chercheuse et essayiste Nanjala Nyabola, citée par le journal. La jeunesse, et notamment la Génération Z (née après 1997, ultra-connectée), est au cœur du mouvement actuel. Un fait inédit au Kenya, où les manifestations ont traditionnellement été organisées ces dernières décennies par des partis politiques, souvent prompts à payer des participants venus des quartiers déshérités pour y participer. »Les jeunes à la pointe du mouvement…« La génération Z en quasi insurrection », titre justement le quotidien Aujourd'hui au Burkina Faso : « ce qui reste au travers de la gorge de cette jeunesse connectée, c'est l'instauration des taxes qui plombent davantage son quotidien déjà guère reluisant. “Occupy parliament“, c'est le nom de ce mouvement viral sur la toile : “occuper le parlement“ ou encore “Return Ruto“ : “dégage Ruto“, sont autant de slogans de cette génération Z qui fait injonction au gouvernement de retirer ce projet de loi. (…) Déjà que l'inflation grimpe à plus de 5%, pour les 54 millions de Kenyans, c'en est trop ! »Il est vrai que la situation économique du pays s'est dégradée, relève le site Afrik.com : « depuis plusieurs mois, le Kenya traverse une période économique particulièrement difficile. La dépréciation du shilling kenyan, combinée à une inflation galopante, a considérablement réduit le pouvoir d'achat des citoyens. Les prix des denrées alimentaires de base ont doublé, tandis que les coûts de l'énergie et des transports ont atteint des sommets historiques. Cette situation a poussé de nombreuses familles dans une précarité accrue, exacerbant les tensions sociales. »

Le chaos hier aux abords du parlement à Nairobi. Des manifestants qui protestaient contre la réforme des finances initiée par le président Ruto, ont investi le bâtiment.Les photos à la Une du site internet du quotidien The Standard sont éloquentes : une foule compacte devant le parlement partiellement en flammes ; un député hagard devant un camion de police incendié ; et la main de cet homme pleine de douilles ramassées au sol… La police a en effet tiré à balles réelles. Le bilan est lourd : au moins 5 morts et plus d'une trentaine de blessés.Hier le Nation à Nairobi avait prévenu : « déjà par le passé, plusieurs milliers de manifestants ont été tués ou blessés. Selon l'article 37 de la constitution, rappelle le quotidien kenyan, “toutes les personnes ont le droit, pacifiquement et sans arme, de se rassembler et de manifester“. Cependant, ce à quoi nous avons assisté ces derniers jours, c'est à une brutalité policière flagrante. Les policiers doivent cesser de recourir à une force excessive contre des manifestants pacifiques. Un véritable dialogue et des négociations sont nécessaires pour sortir de l'impasse et forger l'unité pour la stabilité et la prospérité nationales. »Un appel qui n'a donc pas été entendu…Trop de taxes…Comment une manifestation pacifique a-t-elle pu ainsi dégénérer en émeute ?D'après un manifestant joint par téléphone par Le Monde Afrique, « le rassemblement s'est essentiellement “déroulé dans le calme“ et le mot d'ordre n'était pas initialement d'entrer dans le Parlement. “Mais les gens se sont énervés face à la violence policière“, affirme-t-il. “A un moment, il y avait beaucoup de gaz lacrymogènes, j'ai vu du sang, des corps par terre et des gens courir vers le Parlement“. »Au cœur de la contestation, donc, les réformes menées par le chef de l'Etat, élu il y a moins de deux ans : « la nouvelle proposition de loi de finances pour 2024-2025 a mis le feu aux poudres, pointe Le Monde Afrique. Elle ajoute une série de taxes (TVA de 16 % sur le pain, taxe annuelle de 2,5 % sur les véhicules particuliers notamment) aux budgets déjà très serrés des citoyens. (…) L'Etat s'est défendu en martelant qu'il visait à éviter un défaut sur la dette grandissante du pays. Colère…Mais, relève encore Le Monde Afrique, les Kényans, dont un tiers vit sous le seuil de pauvreté, ressentent avec colère ces mesures d'austérité, tandis que l'Etat affiche un train de vie jugé dispendieux. En deux ans, la State House a été rénovée à grands frais, la flotte de voitures officielles a été renouvelée, les postes gouvernementaux ont été multipliés. Fin mai, William Ruto a loué pour sa délégation un coûteux jet privé pour un voyage d'Etat à Washington. “Je pense que les gens ont atteint leur limite, notamment les jeunes“, analyse la chercheuse et essayiste Nanjala Nyabola, citée par le journal. La jeunesse, et notamment la Génération Z (née après 1997, ultra-connectée), est au cœur du mouvement actuel. Un fait inédit au Kenya, où les manifestations ont traditionnellement été organisées ces dernières décennies par des partis politiques, souvent prompts à payer des participants venus des quartiers déshérités pour y participer. »Les jeunes à la pointe du mouvement…« La génération Z en quasi insurrection », titre justement le quotidien Aujourd'hui au Burkina Faso : « ce qui reste au travers de la gorge de cette jeunesse connectée, c'est l'instauration des taxes qui plombent davantage son quotidien déjà guère reluisant. “Occupy parliament“, c'est le nom de ce mouvement viral sur la toile : “occuper le parlement“ ou encore “Return Ruto“ : “dégage Ruto“, sont autant de slogans de cette génération Z qui fait injonction au gouvernement de retirer ce projet de loi. (…) Déjà que l'inflation grimpe à plus de 5%, pour les 54 millions de Kenyans, c'en est trop ! »Il est vrai que la situation économique du pays s'est dégradée, relève le site Afrik.com : « depuis plusieurs mois, le Kenya traverse une période économique particulièrement difficile. La dépréciation du shilling kenyan, combinée à une inflation galopante, a considérablement réduit le pouvoir d'achat des citoyens. Les prix des denrées alimentaires de base ont doublé, tandis que les coûts de l'énergie et des transports ont atteint des sommets historiques. Cette situation a poussé de nombreuses familles dans une précarité accrue, exacerbant les tensions sociales. »

In Part 2 of our interview with Kenyan writer and political analyst Nanjala Nyabola, she discusses in more detail this year's African Union Summit in Addis Ababa.

In Part 2 of our interview with Kenyan writer and political analyst Nanjala Nyabola, she discusses in more detail this year's African Union Summit in Addis Ababa.

Every now and then, I like to drop an extra episode! This week, I'm pulling one of my favorites from the archives.  Nanjala Nyabola is a writer, humanitarian advocate, political analyst, and author of Travelling While Black: Essays Inspired by a Life on the Move. In this episode, we dive into giving back as a traveler, the impact that travel can have on your relationship with fear, how to recognize privilege, and why you can and should do many various things in life (no niching required). What resonated most with you in this episode? Let me know by sending me an audio message. Premium Passport: Want access to the private Zero To Travel podcast feed, a monthly bonus episode (decided on by YOU), exclusive content, direct access to me to answer your questions, and more? Click here to try Premium Passport for only $1. Tune in to Learn: The idea of defining a mission for yourself and pursuing it authentically The unspoken barriers of traveling with an African passport Recognizing privilege and what we can do to create change Being conscious of how we consume the world and how environmental alternatives can enhance the travel experience Why your values will and should guide your decisions How we can influence people in power to open their hearts and borders to asylum-seekers How the media has failed us  How travel has changed Nanjala's relationship with fear And so much more Resources: Join Zero To Travel Premium Passport Subscribe to our FREE newsletter Today's Sponsors - NordVPN, Lingoda Learn more about Nanjala's work on her website Order your copy of Travelling While Black Follow Nanjala on Twitter Want More? Solo Travel, Coffee, & Blackpacking w/ Jarika Johnson The Slow Travel Philosophy + Traveling As A Black Woman w/ Oneika Raymond Finding Meaning Through Travel w/ Dr. Christopher Daniels Thanks to Our Sponsors: This episode is sponsored by NordVPN. Get an exclusive NordVPN deal at www.nordvpn.com/zerototravel. It's risk-free with Nord's 30-day money-back guarantee! This episode is also sponsored by Lingoda. Want to enhance your travel experience? Learn some of the local language! Get three free group classes until September 1 when you go to www.lingoda.com and use the promo code 'TRAVEL.' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The role of social media in spreading political misinformation has received considerable attention. But various forms of social media also facilitate and enable participatory democracy across boundaries. They help to hold leaders to account as well as provide channels for airing the needs and demands of marginalised communities and vulnerable groups. These demands can sometimes even be propelled to the centre of public debates. While there has been considerable focus on Twitter and Facebook, the private messaging application WhatsApp has emerged as a especially popular medium for inter-personal communication. But WhatsApp has not received the attention it deserves. What is so special about WhatsApp and how and why has it emerged as the main form of communication for a wide range of actors on the African continent? Jamie Hitchen is an independent research analyst and Honorary Research Fellow at the University of Birmingham. He has written extensively on social media in West Africa and recently co-edited a volume with Idayat Hassan entitled WhatsApp and Everyday Life in West Africa: Beyond Fake News. Twitter: @jchitchenResourcesSocial Media Disruption: Nigeria's WhatsApp Politics, Journal of Democracy (2020)If blackouts don't work, what might? Tackling fake news in West Africa, African Arguments (2022)Host:Professor Dan Banik, University of Oslo, Twitter: @danbanik  @GlobalDevPodApple Google Spotify YouTubehttps://in-pursuit-of-development.simplecast.com/

We have a very special guest this episode, Alex Howlett, who is currently a reporter with Al Jazeera's Investigative Unit but most importantly, she is Alex B's co-author for their newly released book, Wander Women: Tales of Transgression in a Bordered World - OUT NOW! In this episode, the Alexes natter about their writing processes, delving into the details of the book and what they're wearing for the launch party on 14th Dec in London. BUY THE BOOK HERE - https://www.hurstpublishers.com/book/wander-women/ Check out these reviews! A deeply thoughtful, intimate yet political exploration of women's free and unfree movement, sharing stories from refugees, disability activists and more. ‘A searing examination of human mobility at the margins, in this age of criminalisation and violence against those who move in search of safety and opportunity.' — Nanjala Nyabola, author of Travelling While Black and Strange and Difficult Times ‘Urgent and affecting, Wander Women brings forth extraordinary stories of courage and resistance.' — Aanchal Malhotra, author of Remnants of Partition: 21 Objects from a Continent Divided ‘Everyone should read this. Wander Women shows viscerally that we are all united by the pain caused by the patriarchy and our longing to be free. It takes a village to change the world–and I am more confident than ever that we can do it.' — Charlotte Proudman, award-winning barrister, and author of Female Genital Mutilation: When Culture and Law Clash ‘Wander Women explores the physical and social experiences of some remarkable individuals, navigating a bordered world and overcoming a complex intersection of vulnerabilities arising from war, migration, disability, sexual orientation, gender queerness and more.' — Lipika Pelham, author of Passing: An Alternative History of Identity ‘Intimate and powerful storytelling through the voices of women on the move whose experiences and struggles are too often marginalised or ignored.' — Leonie Ansems de Vries, Director of the King's Sanctuary Programme and Chair of the Migration Research Group, King's College London

shutterstock The “Fourth Industrial Revolution” is a term coined in 2016 by German economist Klaus Schwab. It's used to describe the technology revolution that the world is going through. But there is growing criticism, particularly in the global south, of how it's framed. Many are questioning whether it should be considered a revolution at all. The Fourth Industrial Revolution, according to one view, is a very simplistic narrative that advances a distinct political agenda. It is a kind of exploitation that is being sold as progress. The narrative is being advanced to achieve a specific economic outcome – at the expense of many people in the global south. Many innovations are happening in the digital technological space. But do they reorganise production and social relations, or do they just entrench past forms of inequality? Consider the case of the ride-hailing app Uber. It may sound like enticing work for drivers, but there's more to it. Drivers may face bad working conditions, penalties and other challenges without the security of human resources behind them. In this episode of Pasha, Ruth Castel-Branco, manager of the Future of Work(ers) research project at the University of the Witwatersrand, joins Nanjala Nyabola, a storyteller and political analyst, in taking us through the seductive idea of the Fourth Industrial Revolution. Read more: The Fourth Industrial Revolution: a seductive idea requiring critical engagement Photo “A smartphone attached to the dash on a vent holder in a moving Uber car. The Uber App shows the route in Cape Town map.” by maurodopereira, found on Shutterstock. Music “Happy African Village” by John Bartmann, found on FreeMusicArchive.org licensed under CC0 1. “African Moon” by John Bartmann, found on FreeMusicArchive.org licensed under CC0 1.

This week, we were joined by Nanjala Nyabola, a leading African scholar, writer and thinker. She has published two books––Digital Democracy, Analogue Politics: How the Internet Era is Transforming Politics in Kenya in 2018; and Travelling While Black: Essays Inspired by a Life on the Move in 2020. She also writes frequently for a host of prominent media outlets in Africa and abroad about the cruelty of western migration policies; the failings of African leaders; the dynamism of youth on the African continent, and many other issues. On this episode, we discussed: the need for new political visions that escape  neoliberal, apolitical framesthe role of religion in social movementsBig "P" Politics vs. small "p" politicsthe challenge for movements in Kenyasocial media and liberationWhat is inspiring Nanjala these days: art. Galal Yousif and Eddy Kamuanga. Ukombozi is a podcast about social movements on the African continent and what it means to get free. We appreciate your feedback and ratings on your various listening platforms. Spread the word! You can also contact us at jason underscore stearns at sfu dot ca and baumafred at gmail dot com.This podcast is brought to you with the support of the Program on African Social Research at CUNY. 

From Sudan-based fellow Samah Fawzi, this episode is about about Somalia and Somalis, as they are in real life and real time. Our guests are Mohamed Shidane from Mogadishu, the Capital of Somalia, Hassan Jama from Hargeisa, the Capital of Somaliland, and Najih Al-Hilowli, a Somali based in Sweden. They share with us their views on the current status of affairs in Somalia and Somaliland, the intricate connections binding the Somalis across the globe, and what they believe to be the best method to rectify prejudices and media fallacies.Books, Links, & ArticlesMohamed ShidaneHassan Jama AliNajih Al-Hilowli Yemenis in Hargeysa     The Africa They Don't Show You in the Media - Hargeisa Somaliland 2021 STATEMENT OF SPECIAL SITTING OF THE KZN PROVINCIAL EXECUTIVE COUNCIL “Over 300 killed after flooding washed away roads, destroyed homes in South Africa” by David McKenzie, Larry Madowo, Mia Alberti and Angela Dewan, CNN“More rain expected across South Africa's east coast as flooding death toll rises to 395”  by  Amy Cassidy and Jack Bantock, CNN “Miscalculating Tunisia”  by Steven A. Cook  “Political, Not Partisan: The Tunisian General Labor Union under Democracy”  by Dina Bashara and Sharan Grewal  “Next Africa: Ramaphosa's Xenophobia Warnings May Be Too Late” by Antony Sguazzin  The Postcolonial State in Africa  by Crawford YoungPrevious Episodes We MentionedEp. 113: A conversation with Nanjala Nyabola about "Travelling While Black"

This week we hear from Nanjala Nyabola, the Advox Director, about their latest research project, the Unfreedom Monitor.

A fundamental feature of the internet is its ability to transcend borders, connecting people to one another and all forms of information. The World Wide Web was heralded as a global village that would remove the traditional gatekeepers and allow anyone a platform to be heard. But the reality is that access to the internet and online services is very much bound to geography. A benign example is the location lockouts to online streaming platforms depending on which country you access. But more extreme examples of how location is inherently tied to internet access occur in authoritarian regimes that will limit access during uprisings, filter and block content, and surveil online conversations and then make real-world arrests. In this episode of Big Tech, host Taylor Owen speaks with Nanjala Nyabola, a CIGI fellow, political analyst and author of Digital Democracy, Analogue Politics: How the Internet Era is Transforming Politics in Kenya and Travelling While Black: Essays Inspired by a Life on the Move.Governments have been working on platform governance and content moderation reforms for a few years now, and the need to find solutions and set rules becomes increasingly important – just look at how misinformation and censorship have been playing out in Russia and other authoritarian states over the last few weeks during the war in Ukraine. In Nyabola's work on internet governance, she proposes that rather than look for global consensus on regulation, we need to think of the internet as a public good. “Water isn't administered the same way in Kenya as it is in Uganda, as it is in Ethiopia, as it is in the United States; different municipalities will have different codes. But there is a fundamental agreement that water is necessary for life and should, as far as possible, be administered as a public utility.” Nyabola explains that governing the internet requires first setting out its fundamental aspects that humanity wants to safeguard and then protecting those common principles while allowing jurisdictions deliver this public good in their own unique ways.

We're excited to announce our 2021-22 non-resident fellows: Chido Nyaruwata, Wanjiku Ngugi, Samah Fawzi, and team Soinato Leboo and Gretchen Walch. On this episode, they introduce themselves and, of course, share what they're reading! You'll hear more from them throughout season 6, including episodes created and produced by each of them. In the news wrap, Kim and Rachel talk about the South African football team, the Africa Cup of Nations (AfCon), the Democracy Summit hosted by the Biden administration, the recent sentencing of Benin's Reckya Madougou, and state-sponsored hacks of Ugandans. Books, Links, & ArticlesThe Continent"U.S. Policy in Africa Should Reflect Renewed Commitment to Democracy""She Could Have Been Benin's First Female President. She Was Just Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison.""Spy Tool Was Deployed in State-Sponsored Hack of Ugandans""Israeli Company's Spyware Is Used to Target U.S. Embassy Employees in Africa"Previous Episodes We MentionedEp. 113: A conversation with Nanjala Nyabola

Nanjala Nyabola, the Kenya-based writer, advocate, activist and political analyst has written a wonderful new book titled "Travelling While Black: Essays Inspired by a life on the move”. She explore show travel and migration reveal numerous aspects of race, identity politics and culture and why the world order has become hostile to human mobility. In this beautifully written book, Nanjala tackles several important questions: What are the joys and pains of holidays for people of colour, when guidebooks are never written with them in mind? How are black lives today impacted by the othering legacy of colonial cultures and policies? And what can travel tell us about our sense of self, of home, of belonging and identity? Resources:Travelling While Black: Essays Inspired by a Life on the MoveNanjala Nyabola on TwitterHost:Professor Dan Banik, University of Oslo, Twitter: @danbanik  @GlobalDevPod

Today I welcome writer and political analyst Nanjala Nyabola to COVIDCalls, she is the author of Travelling While Black: Essays Inspired by a Life on the Move. Nanjala Nyabola is a writer and researcher based in Nairobi, Kenya. Her work focuses on the intersection between technology, media, and society. In addition to academic writing, she writes analysis and commentary for numerous publications around the world and  is the author of Digital Democracy, Analogue Politics: How the Internet Era is Transforming Politics in Kenya (Zed Books, 2018) and Travelling While Black: Essays Inspired by a Life on the Move (Hurst Books, 2020). 

Have you ever found yourself asking "what's next" after a major life change or shift in identity?  Digital Nomad and entrepreneur, Matt Bowels, shares how remaining curious and seeking opportunities during big changes have fueled his passion for travel, adventure, and business.  If you are interested in the digital nomad life then tune in to hear the wisdom Matt has gained from traveling and running his Real Estate company in 65 countries on 6 continents over the past 8 years. When was the last time you were at a magical crossroads in life and what course did you take? I'd love to hear about your experience and hope you will share by sending me an audio message. Don't forget that if you want access to the private Zero To Travel podcast feed, a bonus episode every month (decided on by YOU), exclusive content, direct access to me to answer your questions, and more. Check out Zero To Travel Premium Passport. This episode is sponsored by US Bank's Altitude Connect Visa Signature Card, with the ability to earn up to 5x the points on travel-related expenses like hotels, and rental cars, this card will get you the most return on your next trip. Today's episode is also being sponsored by Expedia's new podcast  Out Travel The System, subscribe today to get tips, tricks, inspiration, and information to help plan your next trip.  Tune In To Learn: 11:45 How the decision to study abroad inspired lifelong passion for travel  16:30 Lessons as an exchange student in Ireland 19:20 How studying International Peace and Conflict in Grad School shaped Matt's early life 23:10 How getting fired inspired Matt to start his own business 28:50 Why asking “what now?” is the key to opening new doors after setbacks 30:20 How the desire for autonomy fueled  Matt's path to entrepreneurship  33:00 What happened when Matt found himself at the “Magical Crossroads” 36:40 Matt's experience spending 3 years in 5 countries for 2 months each 40:00 How unexpected change sparked Matt's desire to build community while traveling  42:00 Thoughts and advice on managing major life transitions  46:30 Developing the 4 Pillars of Purpose 49:00 Why integrating your values into your business is so important 52:50 How Matt committed to his Real Estate business and fought imposter syndrome  1:00:20 What it's like to ride the entrepreneurial roller coaster  1:02:50 Real Estate advice and resources from the expert himself 1:07:30 Advice to running a business while living abroad 1:10:50 Destination recommendations for long term travelers 1:15:30 Lightning Round  Q&A  And so much more Resources: Join Zero To Travel Premium Passport Altitude Connect Visa Signature Card  & Out Travel The System- Today's Sponsors Listen to Matt's Podcast The Maverick Show Connect with Matt on Instagram Check Out Matt's Real Estate company Maverick Investor Group Read Traveling While Black by Nanjala Nyabola Location Indie Camp Indie Want More? The Current State of Digital Nomadism + DNX Global Roundup What Does “Home” Mean For Nomads w/ Diego Bejarano Gerke Traveling While Black w/ Nanjala Nyabola

Hear more of our conversation with Nanjala Nyabola, continued from Ep. 113: A conversation with Nanjala Nyabola. In this podcast mash-up with Cornell University's Migrations: A World on the Move podcast. Their episode shares previously unaired parts of our conversation with Nanjala and Migrations postdoctoral fellow Eleanor Paynter. Nyabola's work and writing spans themes of migration, politics, and personal experience in her new book "Travelling While Black." Listen to the episode to hear her read excerpts from select essays. … More Hear Ufahamu Africa on Migrations: A World on the Move

In this special bonus episode of the podcast, we are sharing a conversation with guest Nanjala Nyabola. We spoke with Nyabola, a Kenyan writer and activist, as part of our Race and Racism Across Borders event.

On Stance, Chrystal Genesis is joined by award-winning journalist and writer Ismail Einashe to explore the people and stories of East Africa. Inspired by migration, culture, music and history, the episode traverses through Kenya, Sudan, and Somalia, examining the contemporary hubs and ancient histories of East Africa. Starting in Kenya, we chat with political analyst and author of Travelling While Black: Essays Inspired by Life on the Move, Nanjala Nyabola about her experiences and observations of global travel as an African woman. Stance looks at archaeology, architecture, and cultural heritage in the Horn of Africa with Somali-Italian architect, Omar Degan and Somali-Swedish archaeologist, Sada Mire. Abdi Latif Dahir, East Africa Correspondent for the New York Times pens an essay love letter to Mogadishu exclusively on Stance, paying homage to renowned Somali musician, Fadumo Nakruma, who recently died of COVID-19. To end, Stance speaks with Sudanese artist Eltayeb Dawelbait about his art practice, reflecting on Nairobi as a hub for connections, and the growth of the art scene in Sudan. Join the conversation at stancepodcast.com and all podcasting apps @stancepodcast @chrystalgenesis

What is global citizenship? | Nanjala Nyabola is a writer, political analyst, and activist based in Nairobi, Kenya. In this interview, she talks with host Andrew Keen about the meaning of citizenship especially in relation to global citizenship. If citizenship is related to rights and freedoms in a country, she says, global citizenship means enjoying similar rights and freedom around the world. In reality, as they cover in this fascinating interview, this is a luxury of the few, not the many, and the walls are only getting higher thanks to ethnic nationalist influences resurfacing in politics in various countries around the world.

What kind of writing keeps us thinking about technology and social media platforms, and their place in our lives - especially when they're seamlessly woven into our days? Ian McMillan is joined by comedian and actress Isy Suttie, political analyst Nanjala Nyabola, the poet Jack Underwood, and communications lecturer Dr Paul Taylor. Isy Suttie writes and performs a brand new song for The Verb about disappearing into the wormhole of the smartphone, and considers throwing her devices into the sea. But will that just encourage sharks to tweet, she wonders? Isy won a Sony Award for her radio series 'Pearl and Dave'; her novel 'Jane is Trying' is published later this year. Political Analyst and essayist Nanjala Nyabola tells us about the satisfaction of finding Kiswahili words for technological terms conceived in English, and how important the right language is for shaping our political futures. Nanjala shares her love of the work of Botswanan writer Bessie Head and discusses her collection of essays 'Travelling While Black'. Poet Jack Underwood's new book is a lyric essay, combining poetry and prose; it's called 'Not Even This: Poetry, parenthood and living' and is a tender exploration of time, uncertainty and fatherhood. Jack argues for poetry as a respite from the risks of generalisation and certainty that much of today's technology seems to encourage. Dr Paul Taylor is a senior lecturer in communications theory at the University of Leeds, and he avoids social media completely. Paul explains why he looks for insights into how technology may be influencing not just how we use our time - but what we think we are here for - in the work of Italian novelist Italo Calvino and in the novels of French existentialist Jean-Paul Sartre.

In a special podcast mashup with Migrations: A World on the Move, hosted by Cornell postdoc Eleanor Paynter, we interview Nanjala Nyabola on human mobilities, asylum, vaccine nationalism, and activism that centers human experiences. Her new book, Travelling While Black, is a collection of essays on her experiences traveling to over 70 countries. Plus, she offers us a number of African novels on migration that we should read next! This conversation was recorded at an event held on April 12 called Race and Racism Across Borders, hosted by Cornell University's Migrations initiative and the Mario Einaudi Center for International Studies. … More Ep. 113: A conversation with Nanjala Nyabola

What happens when your guidebook isn't written with you in mind? Nanjala Nyabola on her new book: Travelling While Black.

'Travelling While Black' with Nanjala Nyabola. A conversation hosted by Housmans bookshop

During our season break, we will be re-running two early podcasts from our first season that new subscribers might have missed. We will be back in September with some brand new episodes. Digital technologies are having a dramatic impact on politics. But while their influence in Western political spaces has been heavily scrutinized, little attention has been paid in Africa. Best-selling Kenyan author Nanjala Nyabola joins Alan Boswell on The Horn this week. They discuss everything from digital colonialism and the exploitation of technology by state powers to the power of social media, for better or for worse.

How has fear held you back in life and in travel? What is your relationship with fear after travel?Today's guest is writer, humanitarian advocate, and political analyst, Nanjala Nyabola. She is also the author of a must-read book, Travelling While Black: Essays Inspired By A Life On The Move which we do get into a bit in this chat and that you can pre-order right now!In this episode, we dive into giving back as a traveler, the impact that travel can have on your relationship with fear, privilege, and why you can and should do many varied things in life (no niching required).What is in your travel box? What does the experience look like? Let me know by sending me an audio message (please) or shoot me an email over at Jason@ZeroToTravel.com.Tune In To Learn:07:30 Meaning & Power Behind A Name10:30 Defining A Mission For Yourself Authentically13:15 Travelling While Black18:35 Privilege: Doing Your Part For Change22:10 Bearing Witness & Making Room For People To Work Together26:20 How Can I Make Travel Connected To The Stories Of The World 29:35 Wrestling With Travel vs The Environmental Impacts34:25 Environmental Alternatives Can Enhance The Travel Experience38:05 Why Your Values Will & Should Guide You In Decisions39:15 Opening Hearts & Borders To Asylum Seekers46:40 How The Media Fails Us 54:10 How Travel Changed Your Relationship With Fear58:55 Learning About Yourself: What Is Your Song?01:01:30 Separating Travel For Travel's Sake & The Business Of TravelAnd so much moreResources:Find Nanjala on her websitePre-order your copy of Travelling While BlackFollow Nanjala on TwitterBessie Stringfield Wikipedia PageLocation IndieCamp IndieWant More?Solo Travel, Coffee, & Blackpacking w/ Jarika JohnsonThe Slow Travel Philosophy + Traveling As A Black Woman w/ Oneika RaymondFinding Meaning Through Travel w/ Dr. Christopher Daniels 

As part of Duke Law's International Week, Aya Fujimura-Fanselow, Clinical Professor of Law and Supervising Attorney at the International Human Rights Clinic at Duke Law, moderated this discussion with Nanjala Nyabola, independent consultant and author,Digital Democracy, Analogue Politics: How the Internet Era is Transforming Kenya, and Maya Wang, China Senior Researcher, Human Rights Watch. This event is part of the Duke Law Human Rights in Practice series organized by the Center for International and Comparative Law and the International Human Rights Clinic. Co-sponsored by the Asian Pacific American Law Students Association; the Black Law Students Association; the Duke Human Rights Center at the Franklin Humanities Institute; the Duke Human Rights Center at the Kenan Institute for Ethics; the Human Rights Law Society; the International Law Society; the Latin American Law Students Association; the Middle East North African Law Students Association; the South Asian Law Student Association; and the Womxn of Color Collective. View transcript: https://law.duke.edu/transcripts/TRANSCIPT-Nanjala%20Nyabola%20%26%20Maya%20Wang%20_%20Digital%20Rights%20%26%20Discrimination.pdf

On 16 September 2020, the Rift Valley Forum, in partnership with Heinrich Boll Foundation, hosted on online forum to explore the electoral atmosphere in the East and Horn of Africa region. The forum provided a critical space for the examination of contentious issues around elections scheduled for 2020 and 2021. The issues discussed included security, the role of the media, participation of women and the unprecedented challenges that COVID-19 poses for elections. This forum was moderated by Rift Valley Forum Manager, Pauline Skaper, and drew perspectives from renowned experts. Mutriithi Mutiga (Horn of Africa Program Director, ICG) discussed the upcoming elections in Ethiopia and Somalia and the potential impacts on the wider region. Although several countries in the Horn were preparing for elections, Muriithi highlighted that in Ethiopia and Somalia, traditional elections would not necessarily be held but rather there would be a kind of political settlement to ensure stability. In the context of a high youth population in the region and increased access to social media and technology, Nanjala Nyabola discussed how these factors would affect future elections, especially in light of governments' realization of the power of social media and, in turn, the increasing policing of this space. Political commentator, Patrick Gathara, explored the role of mainstream traditional media in the lead-up to elections, and the way in which voices are amplified or suppressed. Dr. Awino Okech, SOAS, discussed the value of protests, highlighting the importance of protests as a means of democratic communication with government and in particular, the role of women in organizing.

On 16 September 2020, the Rift Valley Forum, in partnership with Heinrich Boll Foundation, hosted on online forum to explore the electoral atmosphere in the East and Horn of Africa region. The forum provided a critical space for the examination of contentious issues around elections scheduled for 2020 and 2021. The issues discussed included security, the role of the media, participation of women and the unprecedented challenges that COVID-19 poses for elections. This forum was moderated by Rift Valley Forum Manager, Pauline Skaper, and drew perspectives from renowned experts. Mutriithi Mutiga (Horn of Africa Program Director, ICG) discussed the upcoming elections in Ethiopia and Somalia and the potential impacts on the wider region. Although several countries in the Horn were preparing for elections, Muriithi highlighted that in Ethiopia and Somalia, traditional elections would not necessarily be held but rather there would be a kind of political settlement to ensure stability. In the context of a high youth population in the region and increased access to social media and technology, Nanjala Nyabola discussed how these factors would affect future elections, especially in light of governments' realization of the power of social media and, in turn, the increasing policing of this space. Political commentator, Patrick Gathara, explored the role of mainstream traditional media in the lead-up to elections, and the way in which voices are amplified or suppressed. Dr. Awino Okech, SOAS, discussed the value of protests, highlighting the importance of protests as a means of democratic communication with government and in particular, the role of women in organizing.

Today's episode is on social media and internet governance. Misinformation, cyber warfare, cybersecurity are rising threats to the stability and security of our way of life. Meanwhile, internet governance is becoming increasingly fragmented, with different countries pursuing different approaches. Joining us to discuss internet governance and the need for a global response are Aaron Shull and Nanjala Nyabola from the Centre for International Governance and Innovation (CIGI).

Nanjala Nyabola is a writer, political analyst and activist. With degrees from both Oxford University and Harvard Law School, she has written across a variety of topics including the internet, politics and travel. She speaks with Georgina Godwin about her latest book ‘Travelling While Black: Essays Inspired by a Life on the Move’.

At this point in history we are witnessing the highest levels of migration on record. About 258 million people, or one in every 30, were living outside their country of birth in 2017. But whatever an individual’s reason for travel the experience tends to vary greatly depending on the colour of the traveller’s skin.In November 2020, writer and political analyst Nanjala Nyabola came to Intelligence Squared to discuss her new book 'Travelling While Black' and offer thoughtful and original reflections on migration, race and identity from an African woman abroad. She will speak of her experiences exploring the world, from working with migrants crossing the Mediterranean to confronting how tourism is often exclusively designed for white people. Drawing from her experiences in places including Nepal, Botswana, Sicily, Haiti, New York and Nairobi, Nyabola asks tough questions and offers surprising, shocking and sometimes funny answers. The event was hosted by award-winning journalist Yousra Elbagir.To find out more about the book click here: https://amzn.to/33qj6XM Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/intelligencesquared. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Nanjala Nyabola shares some of her experiences of travelling solo as a black African woman.

Nanjala is a writer, political analyst and activist based in Nairobi. We discuss the concept of home beyond the physical realm, different relationships with authority and what seafaring traditions can teach us in the digital age. Learn more about her https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nanjala_Nyabola   Find her on Twitter: @nanjala1   BOOKS MENTIONED IN THE DISCUSSION: Representations of the Intellectual by Edward Said Looking for a Rain God and Other Short Stories from Africa by Ian Gordon   JOIN OUR COMMUNITY Twitter: @prosnposs Email: prosandpossibilities@gmail.com   MUSIC Just A Band: Ha-He (Smoove Groove Remix) https://justabandwidth.bandcamp.com/track/ha-he-smoovegroove-remix   SPONSOR This podcast was made possible with support from Baraza Media Lab. Find out more about them https://barazalab.com/  

During our season break, we will be re-running two early podcasts from our first season that new subscribers might have missed. We will be back in September with some brand new episodes.  Digital technologies are having a dramatic impact on politics. But while their influence in Western political spaces has been heavily scrutinized, little attention has been paid in Africa. Best-selling Kenyan author Nanjala Nyabola joins Alan Boswell on The Horn this week. They discuss everything from digital colonialism and the exploitation of technology by state powers to the power of social media, for better or for worse.

When COVID-19 started taking hold across Africa, governments responded by closing schools to stop the spread among burgeoning young populations. But aside from the missed lessons, the break in education has far-reaching effects for the young people. And adapting to home-based schooling in many areas is simply not feasible.

With people practicing social distancing and working from home via the internet, connectivity infrastructure around Africa has been severely tested. In Kigali, DW's Nasra Bushumbi says internet speed had been reduced to a snail's pace. Elsewhere, businesses struggle to function. Across the continent, the internet slowdown is adding to Africa's woes, and in surprising ways.

So a couple of weeks ago I tried to bring together three of my favourite Kenyans for a special podcast episode. Well, I managed to get two - Ory Okolloh, a well known commentator on matters Kenya, and Nanjala Nyabola, writer and political analyst. We talked about activism, tech, politics, the media in Africa and much more. It's a really good listen. I also managed to speak to Nanjira Sambuli - my other favourite Kenyan - so watch out for that episode as well.

Digital technologies are having a dramatic impact in politics. But while their influence in Western political spaces has been heavily scrutinised, little attention has been paid in Africa. Best-selling Kenyan author Nanjala Nyabola joins Alan Boswell on The Horn this week. They discuss everything from digital colonialism and the exploitation of technology by state powers to the power of social media, for better or for worse.

Gaborone Book Festival - Writing Journey With Odafe Atogun, Laurie Kubuetsile, Nanjala Nyabola, Gaborone, Botswana

Have a listen to this week’s review of Nanjala Nyabola’s (@Nanjala1) Digital Democracy Analogue Politics, published by Zed Books (@ZedBooks). The review was published on Friday as part of the African Politics Summer Reading Spectacular (#APSRS19), and this recording is being shared as part of a collaboration with The Monkey Cage (@monkeycageblog), a blog on politics and political science at The Washington Post. … More Bonus: A review of Nanjala Nyabola’s book on Kenyan politics in the digital age

In this episode, we speak with Nanjala Nyabola the author of the Digital Democracy, Analogue Politics: How the Internet Era is Transforming Politics in Kenya. Nanjala discusses the problematic role technology played in the last two elections in Kenya, why Kenya did not shut down the internet during the last elections, and if and how social media can bring down banks!

This week we're joined by writer, humanitarian advocate and political analyst Nanjala Nyabola. Her book, Digital Democracy, Analogue Politics explores how the internet era is transforming politics in Kenya. We talk about the country's evolving landscape online, what constitutes digital colonialism, and the impact social media is having on Kenya's feminist movement.If you enjoy the part on digital identity, we think you'll love another podcast we've been worked on called Inside Good ID, exploring the future of digital identity with a range of global experts. It's part of the Good ID project and is available wherever you listen to podcasts. Do have a listen! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode of between the lines, Nanjala Nyabola, a Kenyan activist, political analyst and author, speaks about her fascinating book ‘Digital Democracy, Analogue Politics: How the Internet Era is Transforming Politics in Kenya’, about how the digital age and social media has impacted Kenyan politics, and the consequences for democracies across Africa, and beyond.While the impact of the Digital Age on Western politics has been extensively debated, there is still little appreciation of how it has been felt in developing countries such as Kenya. Reframing digital democracy from the African perspective, Nanjala’s ground-breaking work opens up new ways of understanding the current global online era.Interviewing Nanjala is IDS researcher Tony Roberts.This podcast is produced and edited by IDS Communications Coordinator, Sarah King. Please Send any comments and suggestions to betweenthelines@ids.ac.ukFollow @IDS_UK on Twitter and Facebook See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Writer and political activist Nanjala Nyabola delivers our first insaka of 2019. In this podcast, Nanjala explores shifts in power, popular action and social capacity in the digital age. Kenya is the most digitally advanced country in sub-Saharan Africa, where Twitter, Facebook, WhatsApp, and other online platforms are part of everyday life. And, as in Western nations, the digital age has had dramatic effects on society and politics. Yet, while we hear about the #MeToo movement and the Russian bot scandal, there is little appreciation for the feminist movement #MyDressMyChoice and the subversion of state-run political propaganda by social media. Digital Democracy, Analogue Politics aims to change this by presenting a unique contribution to the debate on digital democracy. For traditionally marginalized groups, particularly women and the disabled, digital spaces have provided vital platforms that allow Kenyans to build new communities that transcend old ethnic and gender divisions. Covering attempts by political elites to prevent social movements from translating online visibility into meaningful offline gains, Digital Democracy, Analogue Politics explores the drastic efforts to contain online activism and new methods of feminist mobilization, as well as how 'fake news,' Cambridge Analytica, and allegations of hacking contributed to tensions around the 2017 elections. Reframing digital democracy for the first time from the African perspective, Nanjala Nyabola's groundbreaking work opens up new ways of understanding our current global online era.

Writer and political activist Nanjala Nyabola delivers our first insaka of 2019. In this podcast, Nanjala explores shifts in power, popular action and social capacity in the digital age. Kenya is the most digitally advanced country in sub-Saharan Africa, where Twitter, Facebook, WhatsApp, and other online platforms are part of everyday life. And, as in Western nations, the digital age has had dramatic effects on society and politics. Yet, while we hear about the #MeToo movement and the Russian bot scandal, there is little appreciation for the feminist movement #MyDressMyChoice and the subversion of state-run political propaganda by social media. Digital Democracy, Analogue Politics aims to change this by presenting a unique contribution to the debate on digital democracy. For traditionally marginalized groups, particularly women and the disabled, digital spaces have provided vital platforms that allow Kenyans to build new communities that transcend old ethnic and gender divisions. Covering attempts by political elites to prevent social movements from translating online visibility into meaningful offline gains, Digital Democracy, Analogue Politics explores the drastic efforts to contain online activism and new methods of feminist mobilization, as well as how 'fake news,' Cambridge Analytica, and allegations of hacking contributed to tensions around the 2017 elections. Reframing digital democracy for the first time from the African perspective, Nanjala Nyabola’s groundbreaking work opens up new ways of understanding our current global online era.

In this week's episode, we talk about conflict in Cameroon, work by the writer Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o, land restitution in South Africa, and Nanjala Nyabola's new book. This week's featured conversation is with Abdulbasit Kassim, who visited Northwestern University’s Institute for the Study of Islamic Thought in Africa earlier this week. Kassim is a PhD student in the Department of Religion at Rice University, where his research focuses on the Intellectual History of Islam in Africa, Contemporary Islamic Movements in Africa, Postcolonial African States, African Religions, and the International Relations of Sub-Saharan Africa. He is the co-editor of The Boko Haram Reader: From Nigerian Preachers to the Islamic State. The Boko Haram Reader is an unprecedented collection of primary source texts, audio-visuals, and nashids translated into English from Hausa, Arabic, and Kanuri. It traces the history and evolution of the Boko Haram movement. Kassim's segment begins at 5:53. … More Ep45. A conversation with Abdulbasit Kassim on religion, Boko Haram, and more

Notable links regarding all the topics discussed in today's episode!A book about Belle Bilton, the subject of the #MisandryinPublishing dude's book, written by Nuala O'Connor:https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/549986/becoming-belle-by-nuala-oconnor/9780735214408/An article written by the agent who started it all about #misandryinpublishing:https://www.theguardian.com/books/booksblog/2018/apr/10/misandry-in-publishing-hashtag-male-authors-book-lauren-spieller?CMP=sharebtntwThe Green Belt Movement, founded by Wangari Maathai:http://www.greenbeltmovement.org/Wangari Maathai was not a good woman. Kenya needs more of them. by Nanjala Nyabola: http://africanarguments.org/2015/10/06/wangari-maathai-was-not-a-good-woman-kenya-needs-many-more-of-them/"I Will Disappear into the Forest: an Interview with Wangari Maathai" by Dave Gilson on Mother Jones:https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2005/01/root-causes-interview-wangari-maathai/Special thanks to the fabulous Michelle Conroy, whose awesome ideas and expertise we are excited to utilize in future episodes.Don't forget to send us your stories of inspiring women in your life. gwbbpodcast@gmail.comProduced by Moonbounce 2018

In the August 2017 general election, we had 9 women running for Governor, 25 for Senate, 115 for Member of National Assembly (MNA), and 261 for Member of County Assembly (MCA). That was a total of 410 women aspirants, which was even lower than the number in the 2013 election, which was 449. To compare, the total number of candidates for these positions was: 210 for Governor, 1,893 for both MNA and Senate, 11,858 for MCA, and 8 men are running for president. Only 9% of the candidates were women. Three women made history by becoming Kenya's first female governors, and three others became the first elected female senators (in 2013, all women in the Senate had been nominated). We're joined by Nanjala Nyabola, a writer, humanitarian advocate and political analyst, to talk about women and the 2017 elections, and where women are based on the findings of a book she co-edited: "Where Women Are: Gender & The 2017 Kenyan Elections". Press play! Resources Where Women Are: Gender & The 2017 Kenyan Elections A Gender Analysis of the 2017 Kenya General Elections Key Gains and Challenges: A Gender Audit of Kenya's 2013 Election Process Flower Girls, Girlfriends and Sexist Discourse: The Politics of the Two-Thirds Gender Bill Women Contributions in Parliament Political Party Nominations An Overview of the 2017 General Election On Voting The Election Boycott Of 2017 Women gear up for elections in Kenya “They Were Men in Uniform”: Sexual Violence against Women and Girls in Kenya’s 2017 Elections OUR UNLAWFUL LAWMAKERS: Parliament, the Supreme Court and the Gender Principle Why we cannot change the Constitution without violating it Episode 49: Women and Youth in Kenyan Politics Image Credit: Her Story Wins

"No one leaves home unless home is the mouth of a shark; You only run for the border, when you see the whole city running as well." - Warsan Shire This week, Steve and Richie are joined by writer and political analyst, [Nanjala Nyabola](https://twitter.com/Nanjala1), to talk about the causes and complexities of the refugee crisis. Like the show? We'd appreciate a review on [Apple Podcasts](https://itunes.apple.com/ie/podcast/what-am-politics/id1200345868?mt=2) if you do. [Follow us on Twitter](https://twitter.com/whatampolitics) [Theme music by Supermarket Love](https://soundcloud.com/supermarketlove)

The militarization of policing and counterterrorism operations in East and West Africa has chiefly multiplied the numbers of people seeking vengeance against the state, contend regional experts Nanjala Nyabola and Obi Anyadike in the third episode of Peacebuilders, a Carnegie Corporation podcast series. The militarization of regional security policy, partly in response to foreign funding agendas, is abetting insecurity and encouraging corruption from Somalia to Nigeria. Posting weekly on Tuesday mornings, Peacebuilders features nine episodes from East Africa on everything from the future of the African Union to immigration to media and elections in Kenya. The interviewers are Aaron Stanley, a program assistant with Carnegie Corporation of New York’s international security program, and Scott Malcomson, an author, journalist, and former government official and NGO executive. Malcomson was a Carnegie Corporation media fellow in 2015-18, and is currently a fellow in international security at the New American Foundation and director of special projects at Strategic Insight Group. Podcast Transcript (Photo credit: AU-UN Ist Photo/Stuart Price)

Kenya's Supreme Court ruled that the recent presidential elections were flawed. Writer and political activist Nanjala Nyabola unpacks what the judgment means for the country and the road to the rerun of the elections.

We are 53 days away from this year's general election, and this week, we talk to Nanjala Nyabola, a writer and policy analyst, about Kenya's foreign policy. In 2014, for the first time since our independence, we published a written foreign policy document. Its vision is the pursuit of a peaceful, prosperous and globally competitive Kenya, and its mission is to project, promote and protect Kenya's interests and image globally through innovative diplomacy, and contribute towards a just, peaceful and equitable world. How are we doing so far? Press play to find out! Resources Kenya Foreign Policy

World Policy Institute — Fighting to provide women a "seat at the table" in the political process in countries like Kenya and Somalia involves challenges beyond cultural tradition and harmful stereotypes. On the latest episode of World Policy On Air, Nairobi-based political analyst Nanjala Nyabola discusses parliamentary quota systems in East Africa and what happens when they are undermined by patriarchy.