Kenya - corruption Flashcards
(4 cards)
1
Q
What happened in Kenya’s elections in 2012 and 2017?
A
2012 - violence
2017 - invalid due to illegalities
2
Q
What explains the corruption in Kenya?
A
Tribal loyalties are greater than national loyalties
3
Q
Why are tribal loyalties stronger than national loyalties?
A
Ex British colony - ethnic divisions reinforced to remain in power (‘divide and conquer’)
Colonial borders drawn merging many tribes into one state
4
Q
What perpetuates the corruption?
A
Corrupt politicians repeatedly elected, favour their own tribe, so are revoted fir by their tribe
