Kenya’s 2022 election result might appear to leave Raila Odinga as no more than a sore loser after the court confirmed William Ruto’s win and dismissed Odinga’s challenge. But John Mukum Mbaku argues that Odinga’s legal petitions helped to deepen democracy in the country. The ripple effect will continue well beyond 2022.
The election was vigorously contested, close, disputed and at times tense. In spite of fears of violence, the campaigns and post-election period were relatively calm and peaceful. Gabrielle Lynch explains why the country is very different from 15 years ago, when an election dispute threatened to tear it apart
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John Mukum Mbaku, Weber State University
Odinga’s legal petitions have entrenched the rule of law and and deepened democracy in Kenya.
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Gabrielle Lynch, University of Warwick
The 2022 election proved that the country’s situation and its people have changed since the violence that marred past elections.
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Keanu Martin, Stellenbosch University
Honey bees have what it takes to pollinate blueberries, boosting the quality and quantity of the popular fruit.
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Gustavo de Carvalho, University of Johannesburg
Colombia is an important South American regional hub and potentially important trade partner for Africa.
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Meredith Nash, Australian National University
A recent report reveals 72% of women stationed in Antarctica have experienced sexual harassment. This is a shockingly high number – but change is possible.
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Allen Cheng, Monash University; Andrew van den Hurk, The University of Queensland; Cameron Webb, University of Sydney; Damian Purcell, The Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity
Authorities have been warned about five virus families that could cause future pandemics. Here are snapshots of the diseases each can cause and why we should be worried.
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Rebecca Rozelle-Stone, University of North Dakota
Whether it is the war in Ukraine or other devastating news, people find it hard to sustain their attention. A scholar who studies crisis fatigue explains why that is so and what we can do.
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