After a short hiatus, we are back! On the 9th of August Kenyans will select their Governors, legislative decision-makers and the next President and Vice-President. The next president of east Africa's largest economy will either be the son of it's first vice president, the veteran politician- Raila Odinga (age 77) or its current Deputy President William Ruto (age 55) who styles himself as a 'hustler' due to his lack of being in a political dynasty. Expert Guest: Sylvanus Wekesa (PhD) a researcher at King's College London's(KCL) Africa Leadership Centre (ALC). We discuss the who's who in this election and how it impact's the pressing issues from youth disinterest in the election, Kenya's corruption problem, rising cost of living to its foreign policy in relation to Ukraine, Congo and Chinese debt. Music: Twende Twende by Eric Wainaina ft Oliver Mtukudzi
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