Episode 20: The Kenya We Want

Welcome to the Mwango Capital Podcast where we discuss topical issues on African capital markets.In this episode of Mwango Uncensored, we host a rich panel of guests as we get a fresh perspective of the Kenya we want in conjunction with Africa Uncensored. We are joined by Nanjira and Nanjala Nyabola in a discussion that includes a look at Kenya since the promulgation of a new constitution a decade ago, devolution and its effects, the forthcoming Kenyan elections, and the role of media in all this.The session is co-hosted by John-Allan Namu and Soud Hyder.Show Notes[00:00:00] Introduction[00:06:00] Hope for Kenya in light of political consciousness[00:12:12] A decade of the new constitution[00:20:57] Was the Kenyan Constitution inclusive?[00:27:38] Identity formation and access to digital tools[00:32:59] Trends in the democratic space [00:42:24] Kenyan elections and effects of technology[00:47:20] State of the Kenyan opposition[00:58:25] Are we too divided and defeated to move forward?[01:05:51] Tools available for young Kenyans wanting to stand up and fight for the future they want[01:11:34] The role of the media[01:18:50] In whose hands is Kenya safe?[01:21:50] Developing ideologies and a functioning democracy[01:30:57] Countries can we borrow from in nation-building[01:34:09] Tech and business[01:37:40] If you had the powers to change Kenya, what would you do? Get full access to The Mwango Weekly at mwangocapital.substack.com/subscribe