kenya and its politics kelcey grogan, ced 499, february 11, 2011 kenyanzuri.blogspot.com
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KENYA AND ITS POLITICSKelcey Grogan, CED 499, February 11, 2011
kenyanzuri.blogspot.com
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
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
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Kenyan Independence
December 12, 1963 Jomo Kenyatta- first
president Ruled until 1978 VP Daniel Moi took
office 24 years
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Moi’s Reign
1982- Constitutional amendment - one party system
1991- was repealed 2002- Moi was
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Plurality Majority System
Parliament System Plurality-Majority System Needed most votes, not
majority Won in 1992 with
36.91% of votes
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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
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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
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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
InstitutionsHon. Dr. Naomi Shaban, EGH, MP
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
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
skillsHon. Dr. Paul Nyongesa Otuoma ,MP
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
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
References
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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/
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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