The bid for the African Union Commission (AUC) Chairmanship has inevitably become a defining moment in the political career of Raila Odinga. As a statesman of formidable pedigree, his candidacy represents a pivotal shift in the dynamics of African leadership, heralding a new era of visionary governance. Yet, the challenge presented by the Southern African Development Community (SADC) endorsement of Madagascar’s Richard J. Randriamandrato must be examined with intellectual rigor. While this directive may be perceived as a considerable obstacle, a deeper analysis reveals that Odinga’s path to victory remains…
Month: February 2025
The Future of Nyanza’s Creative Economy: Obat Masira’s Vision at the Nyanza International Investment Conference
At the Nyanza International Investment Conference 2025, Akech Obat Masira, CEO and Manager of the Mama Grace Onyango Cultural and Social Centre, delivered an impassioned and thought-provoking presentation on the performing arts and the creative economy in Nyanza. His speech highlighted the region’s rich artistic history, the challenges that have led to its decline, and the urgent need to revive, fund, and institutionalize the arts as a pillar of economic transformation. Masira opened his presentation by reflecting on the vibrant cultural history of Nyanza and the role Kisumu once played…
Nyanza International Investment Conference 2025 Charts Path for Regional Economic Transformation”
The inaugural Nyanza International Investment Conference (NIIC), held from February 6–8, 2025, in Kisumu, emerged as a watershed moment for Kenya’s western region, casting a spotlight on Nyanza’s untapped potential while confronting its complex challenges head-on. Against the backdrop of Lake Victoria’s shimmering waters, over 700 delegates—including Deputy President Kindiki, six county governors, global investors, and development experts—converged under the bold theme “Nyanza Rising: Towards Economic Transformation for Socio-Economic Growth and Development.” The three-day forum blended urgent pragmatism with visionary ambition, mapping a path to transform a region long haunted…
