Alan E Masakhalia

Alan Masakhalia is a 30 year old Kenyan currently working as Lead Consultant at Alarnies Development Consultants in Nairobi.

He is a seasoned political scientist currently serving as Country Representative of Democracy International Germany.

He has written several papers for Democracy International on African political issues in Kenya, Uganda, Sudan and Tanzania.

US election: a Kenyan perspective

Kenyans look up to Barack Obama, whom they consider to be their most prominent "son" - but his first four years in office have fallen slightly short of their expectations.

By Alan E Masakhalia

/ 29 Oct 2012

Focus on tribalism in Kenya

Tribalism in Kenya is responsible for underdevelopment, corruption, the rigging of elections and violence. What can its background tell us about the future risks of Kenyan tribalism, and how to put an end to it?

By Alan E Masakhalia

/ 30 Nov 2011

Direct democracy in Kenya: a case to be made

While Kenya cannot be classified among the dictatorships or undemocratic nations that dot the African continent, a lot has to be done to solidify and strengthen its emerging democratic culture.

By Alan E Masakhalia

/ 3 Nov 2011