In this week’s episode, we speak with Dr. Kathleen Klaus (@KathleenKlaus), Visiting Assistant Professor of Government at Wesleyan University. She earned her PhD at the University of Wisconsin and was recently a postdoctoral fellow at Northwestern University. Her research examines elections, violence, and land rights and she is currently finishing a book manuscript that draws from extensive research in Kenya.
We talk about the recent elections in Kenya, including Friday’s Supreme Court announcement annulling the presidential election. We also talk more broadly about elections and violence in democratizing contexts.
Books, Links, & Articles
- “11 Films From the African Diaspora to Look Out For At the Toronto International Film Festival.” by Damola Durosomo
- Félicité (2017) Directed by Alain Gomis
- The Royal Hibiscus Hotel (2017) Directed by Ishaya Bako
- “Kenya Supreme Court Nullifies Presidential Election.” by Kimiko de Freytas-Tamura
- “Why did Kenya’s Supreme Court annul the elections?” by Nanjala Nyabola
- “Kenya’s Supreme Court just declared the Aug. 8 elections invalid. Here’s what this means.” by Ken Opalo
- Dust by Yvonne Adhiambo Owuor