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The World UnspunEntering the matrix of misinformation with Nanjala NyabolaThere's a lot of money to be made in the internet. People with good intentions and bad intentions are being driven by profit. So how does this shape our information ecosystem and where does the scope for action lie?Read #NI552: DisinformationHost: Maxine Betteridge-MoesCredits: Maxine Betteridge-Moes (Producer), Nazik Hamza (Audio Editor), Mari Fouz (Logo Design), Amy Hall, Bethany Rielly, Conrad Landin, Nick Dowson (Co-editors), Paula Lacey (Editorial assistant), Samuel Raffnell-Williams (Sound design), Thomas Barlow, Impress (Media consultant)Guest: Nanjala NyabolaFurther reading from this episode:...2024-11-0435 min
ODI | Think ChangeIs social media’s hate problem beyond repair?In the wake of our decision at ODI to suspend all activity on X (formerly Twitter), this episode examines the polarisation and hate so prevalent in today’s social media landscape and what is driving it.Since Elon Musk took ownership of X two years ago there has been a rise of hate speech, mis- and disinformation on the platform. The UK riots, which we dissected in a recent episode, are a case in point. This worrying trend – alongside the commercialisation of its validation functions – led many politicians and organisations to stop using X.But are we...2024-10-2929 min
Zero To Travel PodcastReading a Book from Every Country in the World: A Year-Long Quest of Understanding with Ann MorganWhat does it mean to read the world, and how can it transform your perspective on global cultures?Ann Morgan is an author, novelist, and literary explorer based in Folkestone, UK. In 2012, she challenged herself to read a book from every country, recording her quest at ayearofreadingtheworld.com and in the non-fiction book Reading the World.Ann shares her experience, giving us powerful insights into literature’s ability to expand horizons and challenge preconceptions. She shares tips on finding books that challenge your worldview, the importance of reading outside your comfort zone, and how literature ca...2024-10-171h 27Zero To Travel PodcastWhy Being a “Misfit” Is Your Superpower With Wanda DuncanHave you ever felt like you don't quite fit the mold of society's expectations? Wanda Duncan is a slow-traveling digital nomad, community manager, podcaster, and event producer. As the mastermind behind Black Women Travl, Wanda has created a community and podcast that fosters conversations, provides resources, and inspires Black women to dream big and travel far. Wanda shares all about how and why she left her corporate job to pursue a life of travel, expert tips on community building, advice on transitioning to full-time travel, and so much more. What are some ways that you have...2024-08-151h 13
The Inside Story PodcastCan anti-government protests bring a real change to Kenya?Kenya’s President William Ruto gave in to protesters' demands, withdrew a controversial bill and reshuffled his cabinet after protests in the capital Nairobi. Tens of thousands of people have been calling for an end to what they say is corruption and mismanagement.So, is real change possible in Kenya? In this episode: Nanjala Nyabola, Political analyst and author. Hassan Khannenje, Director of the HORN International Institute of Strategic Studies. Aly-Khan Satchu, Emerging markets economist and author. Host: Laura Kyle Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook2024-08-0824 min
The HornKenya and the Future of ProtestsIn this episode of The Horn, Alan talks with writer and political analyst Nanjala Nyabola about the wave of nationwide protests that have swept through Kenya in recent weeks and prospects for the country and the region. They unpack the political and economic factors driving discontent among young people in Kenya, the makeup of the demonstrators and social media’s role in galvanising the protests. They discuss what options Kenya’s President William Ruto has to address the country’s economic woes and its spiralling debt crisis. They also talk about whether demonstrations might spread to other African countries facing...2024-07-1236 min
El podcast de Jeny Mejía AguirreNanjala Nyabola on the African Union Summit & Neocolonial Influence of U.S., Russia & ChinaIn Part 2 of our interview with Kenyan writer and political analyst Nanjala Nyabola, she discusses in more detail this year’s African Union Summit in Addis Ababa.2024-02-2119 min
The Take2023 in Review: The human cost of ChatGPTAs the year wraps up, we're looking back at ten of the episodes that defined our year at The Take. This originally aired on February 1. ChatGPT is taking the world by storm with AI-generated text that rivals actual literature – but there’s a price. For its parent company, OpenAI, to get this quality product, human beings are paid to help teach it to identify the bad stuff: hate speech and violence of all kinds. We hear about the good, the bad, and the ugly of ChatGPT, including from one person who did the job and has real ques...2023-12-1921 minZero To Travel PodcastTraveling While Black with Nanjala NyabolaEvery now and then, I like to drop an extra episode! This week, I'm pulling one of my favorites from the archives. Nanjala Nyabola is a writer, humanitarian advocate, political analyst, and author of Travelling While Black: Essays Inspired by a Life on the Move. In this episode, we dive into giving back as a traveler, the impact that travel can have on your relationship with fear, how to recognize privilege, and why you can and should do many various things in life (no niching required).What resonated most with you in this episode? Let m...2023-06-291h 19
Selam & HelloThere is Joy in Justice - Lilly has something to sayThis week Lilly sits down to share her thoughts one on one with listeners. As we watch the conflict in Sudan, the attack on Black lives in the US and the conflict and tension across the world, she echoes the question of writer Nanjala Nyabola: when the world is on fire, what do we owe each other? While there are no easy answers, could we all consider creating more justice and more joy as one way to respond to the fires we see all around us, everyday. Read Nanjala's article: In a World On Fire, What Do We...2023-04-2515 min
DAIR EventsStochastic Parrots Day: What's Next? A Call To ActionFor Stochastic Parrots Day 2023, Sarah Andrew, Steven Zapata, and Nanjala Nyabola discuss what actions might be taken to combat the harms of misapplied large language models and other generative AI. With moderation by Angelina McMillan-Major.
Steven Zapata is a professional designer, illustrator, and educator who has over a decade of experience, and has been raising awareness about the impacts of generative systems.
Nanjala Nyabola is a writer, political analyst, and activist based in Nairobi, Kenya, who writes extensively about African society and politics, in particular Kenya, alongside discussions of technology, international law, and feminism.
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Demos Helsinki PodcastThe human cost of ChatGPT Podcast: The Take (LS 53 · TOP 0.5% what is this?)Episode: The human cost of ChatGPTPub date: 2023-02-01Get Podcast Transcript →powered by Listen411 - fast audio-to-text and summarizationChatGPT is taking the world by storm with AI-generated text that rivals actual literature – but there’s a price. For its parent company, OpenAI, to get this quality product, human beings are paid to help teach it to identify the bad stuff: hate speech and violence of all kinds. We hear about the good, the bad, and the ugly of ChatGPT, includi...2023-02-1520 min
Sunday Dispatch11. The hidden exploitation behind Artifical Intelligence w/ Nanjala NyabolaA recent Time magazine investigation uncovered that dozens of Kenyan workers were paid less than $2 per hour to view and process large amounts of disturbing material through content moderation work for popular new AI chatbot ChatGPT. As new and improving digital technologies increasingly become more a part of our life, how well do we understand the hidden labour exploitation ensuring the smooth operation of these services? We're joined this week by writer and digital rights activist Nanjala Nyabola to talk about the class and racial divide across the digital work industry, and the importance of u...2023-02-1119 min
The TakeThe human cost of ChatGPTChatGPT is taking the world by storm with AI-generated text that rivals actual literature – but there’s a price. For its parent company, OpenAI, to get this quality product, human beings are paid to help teach it to identify the bad stuff: hate speech and violence of all kinds. We hear about the good, the bad, and the ugly of ChatGPT, including from one person who did the job and has real questions about whether it’s worth the price. Note: This episode contains elements that were generated using ChatGPT. In this episode: Nanjala Nyabola...2023-02-0120 min
The MachinistS3, E5 Panel on Platforms for deliberation or disinformation? social media and development Podcast: Cutting Edge Issues in Development Thinking & Practice (LS 24 · TOP 10% what is this?)Episode: S3, E5 Panel on Platforms for deliberation or disinformation? social media and developmentPub date: 2022-12-05Get Podcast Transcript →powered by Listen411 - fast audio-to-text and summarizationThis panel examines the record of digital technologies and asks what we might do to re-engineer them to fulfil their early promise.Fibre optic internet cables have now connected almost every part of the world into a giant web of networks. Pundits once claimed this infrastructure wou...2022-12-131h 31
The Grand Thunk49 - Alex's New Book! Wander Women - Behind the ScenesWe have a very special guest this episode, Alex Howlett, who is currently a reporter with Al Jazeera's Investigative Unit but most importantly, she is Alex B's co-author for their newly released book, Wander Women: Tales of Transgression in a Bordered World - OUT NOW! In this episode, the Alexes natter about their writing processes, delving into the details of the book and what they're wearing for the launch party on 14th Dec in London.
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Cutting Edge Issues in Development Thinking & PracticeS3, E5 Panel on Platforms for deliberation or disinformation? social media and developmentThis panel examines the record of digital technologies and asks what we might do to re-engineer them to fulfil their early promise.Fibre optic internet cables have now connected almost every part of the world into a giant web of networks. Pundits once claimed this infrastructure would allow everyone to raise her voice, speak her mind, learn from others and hold authorities to account. A decade on, a far more subdued mood has settled, with reports of targeted misinformation campaigns and nefarious surveillance the world over. This panel examines the record of digital technologies and asks what...2022-12-051h 31
Pasha - from The Conversation AfricaWhat’s wrong with the Fourth Industrial Revolutionshutterstock The “Fourth Industrial Revolution” is a term coined in 2016 by German economist Klaus Schwab. It’s used to describe the technology revolution that the world is going through. But there is growing criticism, particularly in the global south, of how it’s framed. Many are questioning whether it should be considered a revolution at all.
The Fourth Industrial Revolution, according to one view, is a very simplistic narrative that advances a distinct political agenda. It is a kind of exploitation that is being sold as progress. The narrative is being advanced to achieve a specific economic outcome...2022-08-1015 min
UkomboziInterview Nanjala NyabolaThis week, we were joined by Nanjala Nyabola, a leading African scholar, writer and thinker. She has published two books––Digital Democracy, Analogue Politics: How the Internet Era is Transforming Politics in Kenya in 2018; and Travelling While Black: Essays Inspired by a Life on the Move in 2020. She also writes frequently for a host of prominent media outlets in Africa and abroad about the cruelty of western migration policies; the failings of African leaders; the dynamism of youth on the African continent, and many other issues. On this episode, we discussed: the need for new political vision...2022-08-021h 00
Ufahamu AfricaEp. 148: A conversation with fellow Wanjiku Ngugi and Catherine Muya on new media and democracyIn this episode, we explore the concept of digitization, new media, and its impact on democratization in Africa. Our guest is Catherine Muya, a lawyer currently leading the digital rights department at ARTICLE 19 Eastern Africa. In her current role she leads the implementation of various projects aimed at promoting online free expression and an open internet.Muya speaks with our non-resident fellow Wanjiku Ngugi and helps us interrogate the place of women in politics in the digital age and various aspects of digital political communication in Kenya, and Africa by extension, today. Books, Links...2022-07-1646 min
Ufahamu AfricaEp. 140: A conversation with fellow Samah Fawzi and Mohamed Shidane, Hassan Jama, and Najih Al-Hilowli about Somalia and SomalisFrom Sudan-based fellow Samah Fawzi, this episode is about about Somalia and Somalis, as they are in real life and real time. Our guests are Mohamed Shidane from Mogadishu, the Capital of Somalia, Hassan Jama from Hargeisa, the Capital of Somaliland, and Najih Al-Hilowli, a Somali based in Sweden. They share with us their views on the current status of affairs in Somalia and Somaliland, the intricate connections binding the Somalis across the globe, and what they believe to be the best method to rectify prejudices and media fallacies.Books, Links, & ArticlesMohamed ShidaneHassan...2022-04-1653 min
Global Voices PodcastPodcast: What is the Unfreedom Monitor?Editor and contributors tell us stories from their regionsOriginally published on Global Voices
This week, we speak to Nanjala Nyabola, Advox Director, and she tells us about Advox's latest research project: Unfreedom Monitor. The Unfreedom Monitor is a project to analyse, document, and report on the growing phenomenon of the use of digital communications technology to advance authoritarian governance. Researchers are examining 11 countries — Brazil, Ecuador, Egypt, India, Morocco, Myanmar, Russia, Sudan, Tanzania, Turkey and Zimbabwe — and four cross-cutting themes concerning digital authoritarianism to develop an approach that can be used across contexts — data g...2022-04-0910 min
The Africa Roundtable - English Edition"I can't accept the 'post' in the word postcolonialism yet."The talk of historical responsibility plays an important role in German and European politics. There are different perspectives on how and with what this is filled, especially between European and African capitals. We talk to the African author Nanjala Nyabola and the director of the Goethe Institute, Prof. Dr. Carola Lentz.2022-03-2433 min
The Africa Roundtable - Der Podcast„Ich kann das „Post“ im Wort Postkolonialismus noch nicht akzeptieren.“Die Rede von der historischen Verantwortung spielt in der deutschen und europäischen Politik eine gewichtige Rolle. Wie und womit diese ausgefüllt wird, darüber gibt es unterschiedliche Perspektiven, vor allem zwischen europäischen und afrikanischen Hauptstädten.
Über koloniale Strukturen damals und heute sprechen wir mit der afrikanischen Autorin Nanjala Nyabola und der Direktorin des Goethe Instituts Prof. Dr. Carola Lentz.
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The Mwango Capital PodcastEpisode 20: The Kenya We WantWelcome to the Mwango Capital Podcast where we discuss topical issues on African capital markets.In this episode of Mwango Uncensored, we host a rich panel of guests as we get a fresh perspective of the Kenya we want in conjunction with Africa Uncensored. We are joined by Nanjira and Nanjala Nyabola in a discussion that includes a look at Kenya since the promulgation of a new constitution a decade ago, devolution and its effects, the forthcoming Kenyan elections, and the role of media in all this.The session is co-hosted by John-Allan Namu and...2022-03-151h 46
Zero To Travel PodcastWhy Being A “Misfit” Is Your Superpower w/ Wanda DuncanHave you ever felt like you don’t quite fit the mold of society’s expectations? Today I am joined by slow traveling digital nomad, community manager, podcaster, and event producer, Wanda Duncan. As the mastermind behind Black Women Travl, Wanda has created a community and podcast that fosters conversations, provides resources, and inspires Black women to dream big and travel far. If you've ever felt like you don't quite fit in, you do not want to miss this episode. Wanda shares all about how and why she left her corporate job to pursue a life of...2022-02-081h 13
Ufahamu AfricaEp. 128: Introducing our non-resident fellowsWe're excited to announce our 2021-22 non-resident fellows: Chido Nyaruwata, Wanjiku Ngugi, Samah Fawzi, and team Soinato Leboo and Gretchen Walch. On this episode, they introduce themselves and, of course, share what they're reading! You'll hear more from them throughout season 6, including episodes created and produced by each of them. In the news wrap, Kim and Rachel talk about the South African football team, the Africa Cup of Nations (AfCon), the Democracy Summit hosted by the Biden administration, the recent sentencing of Benin's Reckya Madougou, and state-sponsored hacks of Ugandans. Books, Links, & Articles2021-12-1823 min
In Pursuit of DevelopmentTravelling While Black — Nanjala NyabolaNanjala Nyabola, the Kenya-based writer, advocate, activist and political analyst has written a wonderful new book titled "Travelling While Black: Essays Inspired by a life on the move”. She explore show travel and migration reveal numerous aspects of race, identity politics and culture and why the world order has become hostile to human mobility. In this beautifully written book, Nanjala tackles several important questions: What are the joys and pains of holidays for people of colour, when guidebooks are never written with them in mind? How are black lives today impacted by the othering legacy of colonial cultures and policies? An...2021-12-081h 01
The ThinkND PodcastTechnology & Power, Part 2: Identity and PowerEpisode Topic: Identity and PowerHow do you prove that you are who you say you are? As our world becomes increasingly digitized, automated, and algorithmically operated, digital identity schemes are becoming an important form of personal identification. But without good governance frameworks in place, digital identity schemes may threaten the privacy, security, and human rights of individuals and communities. Featured Speakers: Yussuf Bashir, Executive Director, Haki na SheriaNanjala Nyabola, Independent Writer and Researcher, Nairobi, KenyaRead this episode's recap over on the University of Notre Dame's open online learning community platform, Th...2021-12-0654 min
COVIDCallsEP #367 - 10.29.2021 - History and Politics of Public Health Intervention in KenyaToday I welcome writer and political analyst Nanjala Nyabola to COVIDCalls, she is the author of Travelling While Black: Essays Inspired by a Life on the Move.
Nanjala Nyabola is a writer and researcher based in Nairobi, Kenya. Her work focuses on the intersection between technology, media, and society. In addition to academic writing, she writes analysis and commentary for numerous publications around the world and is the author of Digital Democracy, Analogue Politics: How the Internet Era is Transforming Politics in Kenya (Zed Books, 2018) and Travelling While Black: Essays Inspired by a Life on the Move (Hur...2021-11-011h 14
Zero To Travel PodcastFinding Opportunities For A Life Of Travel w/ Matt BowlesHave you ever found yourself asking "what’s next" after a major life change or shift in identity? Digital Nomad and entrepreneur, Matt Bowels, shares how remaining curious and seeking opportunities during big changes have fueled his passion for travel, adventure, and business. If you are interested in the digital nomad life then tune in to hear the wisdom Matt has gained from traveling and running his Real Estate company in 65 countries on 6 continents over the past 8 years.When was the last time you were at a magical crossroads in life and what cour...2021-09-071h 33
Busy Reading BooksS01E16 | Stories Set Under the African SunFrom fiction and non-fiction to essays and poetry, we bring you some of the continent’s most exciting reads.
Mentioned this episode:
Nadine Gordimer - Burger's Daughter
Alan Paton - Cry, the Beloved Country
Donald Woods - Biko
Enid Blyton
Wilbur Smith
Barbara Kingsolver - The Poisonwood Bible
Abraham Verghese - Cutting for Stone
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie - Half of a Yellow Sun, Americanah, Purple Hibiscus
Chinua Achebe
Ben Okri
Wole Soyinka - Chronicles from the Land of the Happiest People on Earth
Akwaeke Emezi - The Death of Vivek Oji
Jennifer Nansubuga Makumbi - A Gi...2021-07-2823 min
Ufahamu AfricaEp. 124: A conversation with Tarila Marclint Ebiede about about violence and governance in NigeriaJoining us this week is Tarila Marclint Ebiede, adjunct assistant professor of international affairs at Brussels School of Governance, Brussels, Belgium. His research examines the reintegration of ex-combatants, political violence, the impact of violent conflicts on local governance, youth and violence, peacebuilding and security in Nigeria. We talk to him about his research, the recent news of a fallen military jet plane in Nigeria, and his new Conflict Research Network (CORN) West Africa initiative. In the news wrap, Kim and Rachel talk about that fallen military jet in Nigeria and share updates on the books you should b...2021-07-241h 01
Ufahamu AfricaEp. 122: Hear Ufahamu Africa on Migrations: A World on the MoveHear more of our conversation with Nanjala Nyabola, continued from Ep. 113: A conversation with Nanjala Nyabola. In this podcast mash-up with Cornell University's Migrations: A World on the Move podcast. Their episode shares previously unaired parts of our conversation with Nanjala and Migrations postdoctoral fellow Eleanor Paynter. Nyabola's work and writing spans themes of migration, politics, and personal experience in her new book "Travelling While Black." Listen to the episode to hear her read excerpts from select essays. Books, Links, & ArticlesTravelling While Black: Essays Inspired by a Life on the Move by Nanjala Ny...2021-07-101h 02
Migrations: A World on the MoveBonus: Race and Racism Across Borders with Nanjala NyabolaIn this special bonus episode of the podcast, we are sharing a conversation with guest Nanjala Nyabola. We spoke with Nyabola, a Kenyan writer and activist, as part of our Race and Racism Across Borders event. Join us for this conversation on migration, vaccine nationalism, home, and more, also featuring Kim Yi Dionne and Rachel Beatty Riedl of the Ufahamu Africa podcast.LinksNanjala NyabolaTravelling While Black: Essays Inspired by a Life on the Move by Nanjala Nyabola Africa Migration Report“Vaccine Nationalism Is Patently Unjust” by Nanjala NyabolaEp. 113: A conversation with Nanjala Nyabo...2021-07-091h 01
Migrations: A World on the MoveBonus: Race and Racism Across Borders with Nanjala NyabolaIn this special bonus episode of the podcast, we are sharing a conversation with guest Nanjala Nyabola. We spoke with Nyabola, a Kenyan writer and activist, as part of our Race and Racism Across Borders event.2021-07-0900 min
Stance Podcast with Chrystal GenesisEast Africa: Past, Present & Reimagined Futures w/ Author Nanjala Nyabola, Architect Omar Degan, Archaeologist Sada Mire, Journalist Abdi Latif Dahir, Artist Eltayeb DawelbaitOn Stance, Chrystal Genesis is joined by award-winning journalist and writer Ismail Einashe to explore the people and stories of East Africa. Inspired by migration, culture, music and history, the episode traverses through Kenya, Sudan, and Somalia, examining the contemporary hubs and ancient histories of East Africa. Starting in Kenya, we chat with political analyst and author of Travelling While Black: Essays Inspired by Life on the Move, Nanjala Nyabola about her experiences and observations of global travel as an African woman. Stance looks at archaeology, architecture, and cultural heritage in the Horn of Africa...2021-06-011h 15
How to Fix DemocracyWhat is Global Citizenship | Featuring Nanjala NyabolaWhat is Global Citizenship? | Nanjala Nyabola is a writer, political analyst, and activist based in Nairobi, Kenya. In this interview, she talks with host Andrew Keen about the meaning of citizenship especially in relation to global citizenship. If citizenship is related to rights and freedoms in a country, she says, global citizenship means enjoying similar rights and freedom around the world. In reality, as they cover in this fascinating interview, this is a luxury of the few, not the many, and the walls are only getting higher thanks to ethnic nationalist influences resurfacing in politics in various countries around...2021-05-1439 min
Ufahamu AfricaEp. 115: A conversation with Robtel Neajai Pailey on citizenship and LiberiaRobtel Neajai Pailey is a writer, activist, and academic whose recent book engages with the topic of citizenship in Africa, especially in Liberia. She joins Rachel for a great conversation about her work, the scholar-activists who influence and inspire her, and how to make our work ethical, emancipatory, and accessible. We conducted this interview on the sidelines of the 52nd Annual Liberian Studies Association conference, hosted by Cornell University's Institute of African Development.In the news wrap, Kim and Rachel talk about academic freedom in Zambia, the corruption trial in South Africa against its former president, and...2021-05-0146 min
The VerbWriting Technology - Experiments in LivingWhat kind of writing keeps us thinking about technology and social media platforms, and their place in our lives - especially when they're seamlessly woven into our days? Ian McMillan is joined by comedian and actress Isy Suttie, political analyst Nanjala Nyabola, the poet Jack Underwood, and communications lecturer Dr Paul Taylor.Isy Suttie writes and performs a brand new song for The Verb about disappearing into the wormhole of the smartphone, and considers throwing her devices into the sea. But will that just encourage sharks to tweet, she wonders? Isy won a Sony Award for her...2021-04-3043 min
Ufahamu AfricaEp. 114: A conversation with Dan Eizenga on Idriss Déby and ChadSpecial guest Dan Eizenga, research fellow at the Africa Center for Strategic Studies, joins us to share his expertise on Chad and the recent death of Idriss Déby. Listen to learn what happened, who is in charge of Chad now, and what it all means. In the news wrap, Kim and Rachel talk about new restrictions from the U.S. on Ugandan officials, share new resources like an edited volume on coronavirus politics, and a new postdoc opportunity on global racial justice available from Cornell University. Books, Links, & Articles Coronavirus Politics: The Comparative Po...2021-04-2451 min
Ufahamu AfricaEp. 113: A conversation with Nanjala Nyabola about "Travelling While Black"In a special podcast mashup with Migrations: A World on the Move, hosted by Cornell postdoc Eleanor Paynter, we interview Nanjala Nyabola on human mobilities, asylum, vaccine nationalism, and activism that centers human experiences. Her new book, Travelling While Black, is a collection of essays on her experiences traveling to over 70 countries. Plus, she offers us a number of African novels on migration that we should read next! This conversation was recorded at an event held on April 12 called Race and Racism Across Borders, hosted by Cornell University's Migrations initiative and the Mario Einaudi Center for International Studies. 2021-04-1745 min
Ufahamu AfricaEp. 111: A conversation between Kim and Rachel about the protests in SenegalKim and Rachel take a deep dive into the protests in Senegal, explaining everything you need to know about what's happening and what it means. They also talk about the recent death of Tanzanian president, John Magufuli. And in lieu of a guest, we feature our student essay competition winner, Hammed Kayode Alabi! Hammed is a graduate student at the University of Edinburgh studying Africa and international development. He reads for us his winning essay, called "#EndSARS Movement We Will Remember." Books, Links, & Articles Political Protest in Contemporary Africa by Lisa Mueller2021-03-2047 min
Rough TranslationRewriting The Travel Guidebook With Nanjala NyabolaWhat happens when your guidebook isn't written with you in mind? Nanjala Nyabola on her new book: Travelling While Black.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy2021-02-2527 min
The Dickens Olewe podcast'Travelling While Black' a conversation with Nanjala Nyabola'Travelling While Black' with Nanjala Nyabola. A conversation hosted by
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The Duke Law PodcastDigital Rights and Discrimination with Nanjala Nyabola & Maya Wang (Sept. 28, 2020)As part of Duke Law's International Week, Aya Fujimura-Fanselow, Clinical Professor of Law and Supervising Attorney at the International Human Rights Clinic at Duke Law, moderated this discussion with Nanjala Nyabola, independent consultant and author,Digital Democracy, Analogue Politics: How the Internet Era is Transforming Kenya, and Maya Wang, China Senior Researcher, Human Rights Watch. This event is part of the Duke Law Human Rights in Practice series organized by the Center for International and Comparative Law and the International Human Rights Clinic. Co-sponsored by the Asian Pacific American Law Students Association; the Black Law Students Association; the Duke Human...2021-02-041h 05
Ufahamu AfricaEp. 103: A conversation with Cyril Obi of the African Peacebuilding NetworkJoining us in conversation this week is Cyril Obi, program director of the African Peacebuilding Network, to talk with Rachel about the geopolitics of oil in Africa, his work with the Next Generation Social Sciences in Africa Program, and the great work of the African Peacebuilding Network. And if you're still looking for gifts for your African studies friends, check out this week's news wrap where Kim and Rachel share the books we should be reading. In other news, we talk Ghanian elections, all of the happenings in the Sahel, and Malawi being selected as the country of the...2020-12-191h 06
Intelligence SquaredTravelling While Black, with Nanjala Nyabola and Yousra ElbagirAt this point in history we are witnessing the highest levels of migration on record. About 258 million people, or one in every 30, were living outside their country of birth in 2017. But whatever an individual’s reason for travel the experience tends to vary greatly depending on the colour of the traveller’s skin.In November 2020, writer and political analyst Nanjala Nyabola came to Intelligence Squared to discuss her new book 'Travelling While Black' and offer thoughtful and original reflections on migration, race and identity from an African woman abroad. She will speak of her expe...2020-11-2756 min
Ufahamu AfricaEp. 97: A conversation with Lina Benabdallah on the link between China and AfricaPresidential elections are happening in multiple African countries, where we're seeing constitutional changes that allow presidents to seek third terms. Kim and Rachel also talk about the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) in Nigeria, the politics of education access, and a new report on migration in Africa. This week's interview features Lina Benabdallah—an expert on China-Africa relations—and the links between China and Africa (plus, her new book!). Books, Links, & ArticlesShaping the Future of Power: Knowledge Production and Network-Building in China-Africa Relations by Lina BenabdallahA Sensational Encounter with High Socialist China by Paul G. P...2020-10-1740 min
The View Point#AfrikanNarrative: Travelling While African“Many of the changes in the global travel experience are attributed to the threat of terrorism and the need to make global travel more secure. But there are things that some of us experience through the process that are deeper than that: ritual humiliations that have been introduced to the process of travel that are designed to remind us that we are outsiders and unwelcome. We are the ones who need certified bank statements covering a three-month period and proof of home ownership just to set foot on the embassy grounds.Guest: Nanjala Nyabola - Kenyan wr...2020-07-2817 minThe HornReplay: Nanjala NyabolaDuring our season break, we will be re-running two early podcasts from our first season that new subscribers might have missed. We will be back in September with some brand new episodes. Digital technologies are having a dramatic impact on politics. But while their influence in Western political spaces has been heavily scrutinized, little attention has been paid in Africa. Best-selling Kenyan author Nanjala Nyabola joins Alan Boswell on The Horn this week. They discuss everything from digital colonialism and the exploitation of technology by state powers to the power of social media, for better or for w...2020-07-2026 minThe Dickens Olewe podcastSpecial podcast episode: Ory Okolloh and Nanjala NyabolaSo a couple of weeks ago I tried to bring together three of my favourite Kenyans for a special podcast episode. Well, I managed to get two - Ory Okolloh, a well known commentator on matters Kenya, and Nanjala Nyabola, writer and political analyst. We talked about activism, tech, politics, the media in Africa and much more. It's a really good listen. I also managed to speak to Nanjira Sambuli - my other favourite Kenyan - so watch out for that episode as well.2019-12-121h 22
Into AfricaLiving in TranslationHow does language shape diplomatic engagement on a continent that houses such linguistic variety? In our third episode with African Arguments, host Judd Devermont explores this question with Nanjala Nyabola (Author), Catherine Kelly (African Center for Strategic Studies), and Michele Wagner (U.S. State Department). Guests also review the Somalia-Kenya maritime border dispute and Senegalese President Macky Sall’s eyebrow-raising decision to pardon a political rival.2019-10-1727 min
International Development - AudioLiving in TranslationHow does language shape diplomatic engagement on a continent that houses such linguistic variety? In our third episode with African Arguments, host Judd Devermont explores this question with Nanjala Nyabola (Author), Catherine Kelly (African Center for Strategic Studies), and Michele Wagner (U.S. State Department). Guests also review the Somalia-Kenya maritime border dispute and Senegalese President Macky Sall’s eyebrow-raising decision to pardon a political rival.2019-10-1700 minInto AfricaLiving in TranslationHow does language shape diplomatic engagement on a continent that houses such linguistic variety? In our third episode with African Arguments, host Judd Devermont explores this question with Nanjala Nyabola (Author), Catherine Kelly (African Center for Strategic Studies), and Michele Wagner (U.S. State Department). Guests also review the Somalia-Kenya maritime border dispute and Senegalese President Macky Sall’s eyebrow-raising decision to pardon a political rival.2019-10-1727 minThe HornOn East Africa’s Digital FrontierDigital technologies are having a dramatic impact in politics. But while their influence in Western political spaces has been heavily scrutinised, little attention has been paid in Africa. Best-selling Kenyan author Nanjala Nyabola joins Alan Boswell on The Horn this week. They discuss everything from digital colonialism and the exploitation of technology by state powers to the power of social media, for better or for worse. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2019-10-1426 min
#SABF2019#2 Gaborone Book Festival - Writing Journey With Odafe Atogun, Laurie Kubuetsile, Nanjala Nyabola, Gaborone, Botswana2019-09-2110 min
#SABF2019Gaborone Book Festival - Writing Journey With Odafe Atogun, Laurie Kubuetsile, Nanjala Nyabola, Gaborone, BotswanaGaborone Book Festival - Writing Journey With Odafe Atogun, Laurie Kubuetsile, Nanjala Nyabola, Gaborone, Botswana2019-09-2114 min
Ufahamu AfricaBonus: A review of Nanjala Nyabola’s book on Kenyan politics in the digital ageHave a listen to this week’s review of Nanjala Nyabola’s (@Nanjala1) Digital Democracy Analogue Politics, published by Zed Books (@ZedBooks). The review was published on Friday as part of the African Politics Summer Reading Spectacular (#APSRS19), and this recording is being shared as part of a collaboration with The Monkey Cage (@monkeycageblog), a blog on politics and political science at The Washington Post. Find the books, links, and articles we mentioned in this episode on our website, ufahamuafrica.com. 2019-07-2205 min
Terms&ConditionsDigital Democracy, Analogue Politics with Nanjala NyabolaIn this episode, we speak with Nanjala Nyabola the author of the Digital Democracy, Analogue Politics: How the Internet Era is Transforming Politics in Kenya. Nanjala discusses the problematic role technology played in the last two elections in Kenya, why Kenya did not shut down the internet during the last elections, and if and how social media can bring down banks!2019-07-0428 min
Government vs The RobotsDigital Democracy, Analogue PoliticsThis week we're joined by writer, humanitarian advocate and political analyst Nanjala Nyabola. Her book, Digital Democracy, Analogue Politics explores how the internet era is transforming politics in Kenya. We talk about the country's evolving landscape online, what constitutes digital colonialism, and the impact social media is having on Kenya's feminist movement.If you enjoy the part on digital identity, we think you'll love another podcast we've been worked on called Inside Good ID, exploring the future of digital identity with a range of global experts. It's part of the Good ID project and is available...2019-06-0643 min
Between the Lines9: Digital Democracy, Analogue Politics – Nanjala NyabolaIn this episode of between the lines, Nanjala Nyabola, a Kenyan activist, political analyst and author, speaks about her fascinating book ‘Digital Democracy, Analogue Politics: How the Internet Era is Transforming Politics in Kenya’, about how the digital age and social media has impacted Kenyan politics, and the consequences for democracies across Africa, and beyond.While the impact of the Digital Age on Western politics has been extensively debated, there is still little appreciation of how it has been felt in developing countries such as Kenya. Reframing digital democracy from the African perspective, Nanjala’s ground-breaking work o...2019-06-0526 min
Berkman Klein Center for Internet & SocietyDigital Democracy, Analogue Politics - How the Internet Era is Transforming KenyaAuthor Nanjala Nyabola speaks with BKC Fellow james Wahutu about Nanjala's book, Digital Democracy, Analogue Politics: How the Internet Era is Transforming Kenya. The book explores of efforts to contain online activism, new methods of feminist mobilization, and how “fake news,” Cambridge Analytica, and allegations of hacking contributed to tensions around the 2017 elections.
For more about this event visit:https://cyber.harvard.edu/events/2019-03-12/digital-democracy-analogue-politics2019-03-2057 min
Africa Oxford InitiativeDigital Democracy, Analogue Politics: How the digital era is transforming KenyaWriter and political activist Nanjala Nyabola delivers our first insaka of 2019. In this podcast, Nanjala explores shifts in power, popular action and social capacity in the digital age. Kenya is the most digitally advanced country in sub-Saharan Africa, where Twitter, Facebook, WhatsApp, and other online platforms are part of everyday life. And, as in Western nations, the digital age has had dramatic effects on society and politics. Yet, while we hear about the #MeToo movement and the Russian bot scandal, there is little appreciation for the feminist movement #MyDressMyChoice and the subversion of state-run political propaganda by social media. Digital...2019-02-0633 min
Ufahamu AfricaEp. 45: A conversation with Abdulbasit Kassim on religion, Boko Haram, and moreIn this week's episode, we talk about conflict in Cameroon, work by the writer Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o, land restitution in South Africa, and Nanjala Nyabola's new book. This week's featured conversation is with Abdulbasit Kassim (@ScholarAkassi1), who visited Northwestern University’s Institute for the Study of Islamic Thought in Africa earlier this week. Kassim is a PhD student in the Department of Religion at Rice University, where his research focuses on the Intellectual History of Islam in Africa, Contemporary Islamic Movements in Africa, Postcolonial African States, African Religions, and the International Relations of Sub-Saharan Africa. He is the co-e...2018-11-1729 min
Otherwise?Episode 68: Women and the 2017 ElectionsIn the August 2017 general election, we had 9 women running for Governor, 25 for Senate, 115 for Member of National Assembly (MNA), and 261 for Member of County Assembly (MCA). That was a total of 410 women aspirants, which was even lower than the number in the 2013 election, which was 449. To compare, the total number of candidates for these positions was: 210 for Governor, 1,893 for both MNA and Senate, 11,858 for MCA, and 8 men are running for president. Only 9% of the candidates were women. Three women made history by becoming Kenya's first female governors, and three others became the first elected female senators (in 2013...2018-09-131h 10
What Am Politics?52 - What Am Refugees?"No one leaves home unless home is the mouth of a shark; You only run for the border, when you see the whole city running as well." - Warsan Shire
This week, Steve and Richie are joined by writer and political analyst, [Nanjala Nyabola](https://twitter.com/Nanjala1), to talk about the causes and complexities of the refugee crisis.
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DiffusionDiffusionThe militarization of policing and counterterrorism operations in East and West Africa has chiefly multiplied the numbers of people seeking vengeance against the state, contend regional experts Nanjala Nyabola and Obi Anyadike in the third episode of Peacebuilders, a Carnegie Corporation podcast series. The militarization of regional security policy, partly in response to foreign funding agendas, is abetting insecurity and encouraging corruption from Somalia to Nigeria. Posting weekly on Tuesday mornings, Peacebuilders features nine episodes from East Africa on everything from the future of the African Union to immigration to media and elections in Kenya. The interviewers...2018-05-1528 min
PM Live on SAfmKenyatta sworn in for a second and final termSAfm — Kenya's President Uhuru Kenyatta was on Tuesday sworn in for a second and final term vowing to unite all Kenyans at a ceremony attended by thousands of jubilant supporters but boycotted by the opposition. His inauguration marked the end of a long drawn out electoral process that has left the country divided. His message was however largely ignored by the opposition who held a parallel rally in the East of the capital, Nairobi, where opposition leader Raila Odinga told his supporters that he will be sworn in next month. Kenyatta won a repeat poll last month with 98% of the vo...2017-11-2806 min
The Daily Maverick ShowKenya Goes to Elections, AgainKenya's Supreme Court ruled that the recent presidential elections were flawed. Writer and political activist Nanjala Nyabola unpacks what the judgment means for the country and the road to the rerun of the elections. www.cliffcentral.com2017-10-0320 min
Otherwise?Episode 42: A Look At Kenya's Foreign PolicyWe are 53 days away from this year's general election, and this week, we talk to Nanjala Nyabola, a writer and policy analyst, about Kenya's foreign policy. In 2014, for the first time since our independence, we published a written foreign policy document. Its vision is the pursuit of a peaceful, prosperous and globally competitive Kenya, and its mission is to project, promote and protect Kenya's interests and image globally through innovative diplomacy, and contribute towards a just, peaceful and equitable world. How are we doing so far? Press play to find out! Resources Kenya Foreign Policy2017-06-151h 28
World Policy On AirWorld Policy On Air, Ep. 105: "A Seat at the Table"Fighting to provide women a "seat at the table" in the political process in countries like Kenya and Somalia involves challenges beyond cultural tradition and harmful stereotypes. On the latest episode of World Policy On Air, Nairobi-based political analyst Nanjala Nyabola discusses parliamentary quota systems in East Africa and what happens when they are undermined by patriarchy. World Policy On Air Archive2017-02-0338 min
World Policy InstituteWorld Policy On Air, Ep. 105: "A Seat at the Table"Fighting to provide women a "seat at the table" in the political process in countries like Kenya and Somalia involves challenges beyond cultural tradition and harmful stereotypes. On the latest episode of World Policy On Air, Nairobi-based political analyst Nanjala Nyabola discusses parliamentary quota systems in East Africa and what happens when they are undermined by patriarchy. World Policy On Air Archive2017-02-0338 minWorld Policy On AirWorld Policy On Air, Ep. 105: "A Seat at the Table"Fighting to provide women a "seat at the table" in the political process in countries like Kenya and Somalia involves challenges beyond cultural tradition and harmful stereotypes. On the latest episode of World Policy On Air, Nairobi-based political analyst Nanjala Nyabola discusses parliamentary quota systems in East Africa and what happens when they are undermined by patriarchy.2017-02-0338 min