2.4 - Kenya Corruption

Question 1

Kenya

Answer 1

Most dynamic economy in East Africa
2012 Elections: Violence, Potential civil war
2017 Elections - Odinga Vs Kenyatta
2017 Revote - Odinga withdrew leaving Kenyatta in power

Question 2

2017 Elections - Odinga vs Kenyatta

Answer 2

Illegalities and irregularities meant the results were annulled and there was a revote

Question 3

Problems With Kenyatta In Power

Answer 3

Odinga a bad loser
No independent electoral commission
Fear for election observers

Question 4

Sideeffects Of Corruption

Answer 4

Erodes public trust in government
Undermines the rule of law
Could give rise too a civil war
Lack of economic stability/growth
Lack of social security
Human rights violated

Question 5

Why Is There Corruption

Answer 5

Less trust
Human rights - powerful get more than less powerful
Decision benefit those funding politicians
Aid goes into politicians pockets
Favour to certain businesses
Less health/safety
Incorrect Detention

Question 6

Can We See Corruption

Answer 6

Corruption Perceptions Index
Possible Link To GDP
UN Conventions against corruption
Anti-corruption summit in London

Question 7

What Typifies Corruption

Answer 7

Everyone does it
Corrupt politicians are repeatedly elected
Not always bait
Obligations to bribes are more important than obligations to state
Enemies end up in jail

Question 8

Why Doesn’t Corruption Matter In Kenya

Answer 8

In Kenya as long as the service is met then no one really minds.