An Africanist Perspective

An Africanist Perspective

Straight talk on African elites’ complacency: the case of Kenya

Figuring out how to get things done is a major constraint to African development

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Ken Opalo
Apr 30, 2025
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The post on African elites’ lack of ambition elicited a lot of reactions and mail (please use the comments section instead!) The piece deserves a follow up focusing on what…

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