Youth and peaceful elections in Kenya / edited by Kimani Njogu.

Youth Presence in National Agenda. Youth As Leaders in Kenya : Transforming Society By Building Bridges / Kimani Njogu ; Perspectives on Youth Policies in Kenya / Margaret Wamuyu ; Socio-Economic Status of Youth in Kenya : Implications for Peaceful Elections / Chrispine Oduor Owino ; Opportunities and Challenges for Participation of Young People in the Electoral Process / Suba Churchill -- Youth and Peaceful Elections. Economic Implications of Peaceful and Fair General Elections in Kenya / X.N. Iraki ; Social Implications of Peaceful and Fair General Elections in Kenya / Agnes Zani ; Role of Political Parties in Ensuring Peaceful and Fair Elections / Njeri Kabeberi -- Youth, Leadership and Peace Building. National Peace and Stability : The Role of Kenyans in the Diaspora / Olubayi Olubayi ; Children of the Post-Colony and Violence : Starting from the Hearth / Doseline Kiguru ; The Role of Youth in Trans-local Peace building among Pastoralist Communities in Northwestern Kenya / Willis Okumu.

The fragile rise of a common Kenyan culture.

Elections provide a tremendous opportunity for national transformation and the pursuit of democratic practice. They can be a moment of national renewal. However, in most of Africa, elections are often characterized by violent conflict as politicians seek to capture or maintain power through ethnic mobilization, propaganda and misrepresentation. Considering opportunities offered by information technology especially mobile phones and the discovery of extensive natural resources, the opportunity to significantly change the lives of ordinary citizens emerges.

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