Posts About Kenya

Why the Drama over George Obama?

The Western media's overblown focus on Obama's half-brother's drug charge.


What Obama Owes Africa

Dear Mr. President: There's nowhere your presidency matters more.


Kenya Should Learn From Obama

But beyond bragging about Obama's victory what lessons can Africa learn from Obama the man? Those who closely watched Obama battles John McCain in the campaigns can attest to the former's coiffed personality.


Kenya Won't Bring Leaders to Justice

It is a mockery of justice to expect the Kenyan cabinet to punish one of its own.


The "Morons" Are in Moscow

In the court of public opinion Georgia stands tall, while Russia's reputation, as a responsible superpower, is now badly bruised.


In Kenya, A Battle for Words

Recognize Kenya’s conflict for what it is: ethnic cleansing.


Death Threats For Truth

A death threat to a PostGlobal contributor threatens our common endeavor toward good journalism, and telling the truth as we see it.


No Need for Either/Or Leadership

Let’s not assume change is always a good thing.


Peacemakers Unfit for Peace

Kenya's peace process is being tainted by a handful of "advisers" - former leaders who couldn't even govern their own countries.


Allegiance to the Clan

Don’t expect tribal countries to modernize peacefully, or overnight.


Don’t Balkanize Kenya

It’s inexcusable for Kenya’s politicians to continue exploiting tribal divisions to settle political scores.


Tribal Violence

The slaughter last week of Kikuyus and Luos in Kenya reminded us that this is a world of tribes. How should wise governments deal with the reality of tribal loyalties and tribal violence? David Responds...


Kenya’s Identity Crisis

Wise governments don’t manipulate the differences between their citizens for political gain.


Stop Tribal Manipulation

African governments must stop pitting poor communities against each other to stay in power.


Tribal Mentality Only Natural

Tribal behavior and violent conduct are inseparable parts of human psyche. They are hardly local problems in Kenya.


Bypass Corruption: "Clean Aid" to Farmers

Despite urbanization, Africa still relies on its farmers and nomadic herders for subsistence. Yet the World Bank pours sums into the hands of corrupt politicians, and the farmers get none. I propose a "clean aid" strategy: fight global warming and corruption together.


"Those People": The East African Scapegoats

Gradually, East African locals are learning that there is a better way to beat immigrants at business than burning down their stores


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