How Indigenous Leadership Research in Africa Can Inspire National Prosperity

Abstract

This paper challenges leaders involved in governance, politics, academia, industry and leadership training to access the Afrocentric leadership advantage to unlock the wisdom and benefits of Indigenous Knowledge Systems (IKS) across the continent. The authors conducted a review of recent published literature by African leadership scholars that authenticate indigenous leadership thought in the face of historic, colonial and imperial Eurocentric western theory. The authors re-position indigenous leadership research as a critical center-piece and last-mile strategy to achieve pragmatic national transformation. The authors argue that hegemonic Eurocentric leadership models serve to satisfy global, financial and economic capital gains metrics, but do not always serve the social wellbeing and transformative growth interests of local communities. The paper urges policy makers, leadership program developers and business innovators to access and incorporate the findings of Indigenous Leadership Research in Africa (ILRA) to inspire national development and prosperity over the next 200 years.

Role of Cybersecurity Legal Frameworks in Shaping the Risk Preparedness of the Telecommunication Sector in Safaricom Head Office, Nairobi, Kenya

“…Moreover, indigenous leadership research may look into leadership styles and methods founded in African cultural contexts. If the findings stress teamwork, community engagement, and a sense of shared wealth, they may be consistent with Kenya's or other African countries' broader national development goals (Musya et al, 2023). Safaricom, as a key player in Kenya's telecommunications sector, is an appropriate case study for investigating how legal frameworks influence risk management techniques within the business (Muthuri et al, 2022).…”

“…The findings of the study disclosed that the main challenge that insurance companies offering cyber insurance coverage encounter is a lack of historical and credible data on cyber insurance, which can allow them to make better decisions about loss expectations. (Musya et al, 2023) advocate that cultural considerations play an extensive role in decision-making and risk management. Understanding how cultural aspects intersect with legal frameworks may provide a nuanced perspective on policy implementation and organizational tactics in the context of Safaricom's cybersecurity and risk preparedness studies.…”

“…These policies in Kenya, like in many other jurisdictions, are intended to protect sensitive information while simultaneously ensuring the uninterrupted and secure operation of essential infrastructure (José Zapata Campos et al, 2023). Furthermore, (Musya et al, 2023) suggest that effective governance techniques and indigenous leadership principles may have some similarities. Understanding these synergies may provide insights into how indigenous leadership philosophies might be integrated into governance structures, thereby impacting the development and implementation of cybersecurity legal frameworks in the telecoms sector.…”

“…According to (Musya et al, 2023), from the indigenous leadership perspective, cybersecurity plans can ideally be frequently prioritized through diversity and community involvement. This could lead to recommendations for Safaricom to implement more inclusive cybersecurity plans that consider the opinions and demands of many stakeholders, both inside the corporation and in the broader Kenyan community.…”