The politics behind Kenya’s Building Bridges Initiative (BBI): <i>Vindu Vichenjanga</i> or sound and fury, signifying nothing?

Onguny, Philip

doi:10.1080/00083968.2020.1832898

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“…Kenya entered into a session of confusion (Onguny, 2020). The opposition refused to recognize the presidency of Uhuru Kenyatta and his government.…”

Section: March 2018 Historic Uhuru-raila Handshakementioning

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Efforts of Different Regimes in Kenya Toward National Cohesion and Integration, 1963-2022

Nyamweno

2024

AJPS

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Kenya like many states in the African continent is a multi-ethnic nation. Since its independence in 1963, Kenya has had challenges in putting together its communities. Conflict always arises as a result of the unequal distribution of resources among communities. This article will strive to unravel the efforts of different regimes in Kenya since its independence in achieving national cohesion and integration. The article argues for a rethinking of socio-economic policies through political goodwill and instilling national ethos, otherwise, the initiatives for national cohesion and integration will be in vain, stillborn, and frustrated across the nation. To adequately answer the above question, the researcher will be guided by this sole objective which is to examine the efforts of different regimes in Kenya toward achieving national cohesion and integration. The assumptions of the study will be, ethnic conflict is influenced by the context, typology of actors, and nature of the divergent interests sought for. The study is expected to offer a unique opportunity for policymakers to understand the political context and varied interests of various political players to not only predict the outcome but also determine the agenda-setting for national cohesion and integration in Kenya. The article adopted a qualitative approach by going through available literature on the subject matter to reach a logical conclusion. The author concludes by offering policy recommendations necessary for achieving national cohesion and integration in Kenya.

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“…Kenya entered into a session of confusion (Onguny, 2020). The opposition refused to recognize the presidency of Uhuru Kenyatta and his government.…”

Section: March 2018 Historic Uhuru-raila Handshakementioning

confidence: 99%

Efforts of Different Regimes in Kenya Toward National Cohesion and Integration, 1963-2022

Nyamweno

2024

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“…Since independence in 1963, Kenya's four presidents have all come from the two home regions of our host families, which have often been on opposite sides of the political spectrum (Branch, 2011;Lynch, 2011). In Kenya's current political landscape, families interpreted their meeting within the political language of President Uhuru Kenyatta's "Building Bridges Initiative," (BBI) and ongoing efforts to forge new political alliances in the run up to the 2022 elections where Kikuyu and Kipsigis speaking communities are assumed to be political adversaries (Onguny, 2020). Thus, the meeting offered an important chance for Kenyans to interact with those they perceive as politically and culturally different.…”

Section: Towards a Local Version Of Study Abroadmentioning

confidence: 99%

African Homestays and Community Engagement: A Case Study on Reciprocity and Neocolonialism

Wairungu¹,

Carotenuto²,

Kibochi³

2022

Frontiers

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Do homestays benefit host communities, perpetuate neocolonial relationships, or both? While the St. Lawrence Kenya-Semester Program (KSP) has centered homestays as an essential component of experiential learning and community engagement since 1972, this article flips the script and places homestay families at the center of knowledge production on study abroad. Drawn from 15 years of homestay experiences in Nyeri and Kericho counties, we situate this program as an important case study to analyze host community perceptions of the benefits and challenges of homestays for rural agricultural Kenyan communities and the implications this has for study abroad assessment and community engagement. Abstract in Swahili Je, mpango wa wanafunzi wa kigeni kuishi kwenye nyumba za wenyeji husaidia jamii husika au hushadidia mahusiano ya kikoloni mamboleo ama yote mawili? Programu ya Chuo Kikuu cha St. Lawrence ya Kenya (KSP) imeuwekea uzito mpango wa wanafunzi kuishi kwa jamii wenyeji kama kipengele muhimu katika ujifunzaji wao wa kitajriba na mtagusano wao na jamii kutoka mwaka 1972. Ingawaje, makala haya yamebadilisha mtazamo na kuziona familia zinazohusika katika programu hii kama vituo muhimu vya uzalishaji wa maarifa katika masomo ya ughaibuni. Tukizingatia tajriba ya miaka 15 ya KSP kupeleka wanafunzi kuishi na jamii katika kaunti za Nyeri na Kericho, tunaitazama hii programu kama kifani muhimu cha kuchanganua mitazamo ya jamii wenyeji kuhusu faida na changamoto za wanafunzi kuishi na familia za wakulima vijijini na pia katika kutahini programu za masomo ya ughaibuni na mtagusano wa kijamii.

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“…Hustler versus Dynasty narrative is pegged on William Ruto (now very rich) life story. He calls himself the chief hustler who understands the challenges of poor Kenyans because he started off as a chicken hawker, and his father was not rich and famous (Onguny 2020). Unlike his opponents, most of whom are sons of former presidents, vice presidents, ministers, or prominent chiefs.…”

Section: Hustler Versus Dynasty Persuasion and Narrative Paradigm Theorymentioning

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‘Hustlers versus Dynasties’: contemporary political rhetoric in Kenya

Karanja

2022

SN Soc Sci

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Politicians have always been fascinated by the power of language and rhetoric in their quest to influence voters. For decades, ethnic-based political rhetoric has dominated African politics. In Kenya, the rhetoric of "Hustler versus Dynasty (HvD)," coupled with a powerful personal narrative is shifting the debate from ethnic to class-based politics setting up a face-off between the rich and poor. In light of the fierce competition between "hustlers" and "dynastic elites," this study aims to investigate the media role in popularization and framing of Hustler versus Dynasty rhetoric, risks of class-based social conflict, lessons and future implication of this rhetorical approach for Kenya and other Africa societies. Using an online survey of 140 Kenyans, the results indicate that the media has popularized the rhetoric by making it the center of their agenda through episodic and thematic framing. This has earned 'hustler narrative' massive support particularly among the poor and unemployed youth creating fears of social conflict in future. The rhetorical approach has created a new class-based voting pattern (2022 elections). The effectiveness of Hustler-versus-Dynasty class-based approach in mobilization and persuasion in Kenya means it could be replicated by other countries struggling with powerful political dynasties in Africa and beyond.

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The politics behind Kenya’s Building Bridges Initiative (BBI): Vindu Vichenjanga or sound and fury, signifying nothing?

Cited by 11 publications

References 25 publications

Efforts of Different Regimes in Kenya Toward National Cohesion and Integration, 1963-2022

Efforts of Different Regimes in Kenya Toward National Cohesion and Integration, 1963-2022

African Homestays and Community Engagement: A Case Study on Reciprocity and Neocolonialism

‘Hustlers versus Dynasties’: contemporary political rhetoric in Kenya

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