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About Prof. Maurice Amutabi's Blog

Prof. Maurice Amutabi is an Associate Professor in Social Sciences at the Catholic University of Eastern Africa. He is the Deputy Director of Research at the University. He has previously taught at Central Washington University, USA (2005-2010). Amutabi holds a PhD in History (Africa) from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, USA. He received his B.A (Hons) and M.A degrees from the University of Nairobi, Kenya. Amutabi is the author of The NGO Factor in Africa: The Case of Arrested Development in Kenya (New York: Routledge, 2006). Amutabi is co-author of Nationalism and Democracy for People-Centered Development in Africa (Moi University Press, 2000). He has also co-authored Foundations of Adult Education in Africa (Cape Town/Hamburg: Pearson/UNESCO, 2005). He has written two novels, Because of Honor (a novel on Islam in Africa) and These Good People (a novel on corruption in Africa). He is also the author of Nakhamuma Stories (a collection of short stories from the Abaluyia community of western Kenya). Amutabi’s book Islam and Underdevelopment of Africa is forthcoming, 2009). His chapters have appeared in over two dozen books. His articles have appeared in several refereed and reputable journals such as African Studies Review, Canadian Journal of African Studies, International Journal of Educational Development; and Jenda: A Journal of Culture and African Women Studies. Amutabi has made presentations at over one hundred national and international conferences. He is the Vice-President of the Kenya Studies and Scholars’ Association (KESSA), Kenya’s premier research and academic organization.

UHURU KENYATTA overtakes RAILA ODINGA for the PRESIDENTIAL vote – IPSOS/SYNOVATE POLL

Posted on February 22, 2013

UHURU KENYATTA overtakes RAILA ODINGA for the PRESIDENTIAL vote – IPSOS/SYNOVATE POLL Source: The Kenyan DAILY POST Politics 03:29 Friday, the 22nd of February 2013 – With just nine days to go to the March 4th elections, a new poll … Continue reading →

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Why We need to Use Exit Polls in Kenya: Projecting Winners in the 2013 Elections

Posted on February 22, 2013

In many developed democracies such as the United States, exit polls from actual voters are often used to accurately project winners, sometimes even six hours before official tallies are released. In Kenya, we need to use exit polls so us … Continue reading →

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Why Raila Odinga May Win in Round Two: Closer Look at March 4

Posted on February 22, 2013

The opinion polls released in the past one week by various research organizations seem to suggest that Raila Odinga is the candidate to beat in the 2013 elections. There are many reasons why Odinga has been the front runner. for … Continue reading →

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How to Win Kenya’s Swing Regions in 2013

Posted on February 22, 2013

Kenya has eight voting regions – Nyanza, Central, Western, Coast, Eastern, North Eastern, Nairobi and Rift Valley. In the 2013 elections, Luo Nyanza is solidly in CORD through ODM , while Central is solidly in Jubilee through TNA. The rest … Continue reading →

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Why CORD and Jubilee Coalitions are in a Statistical Tie

Posted on February 22, 2013

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What are Uhuru Kenyatta’s Ten Weaknesses as a Leader?

Posted on February 22, 2013

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What are Raila Odinga’s Ten Weaknesses as a Leader?

Posted on February 22, 2013

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Debating to Win: Why Sniping and Spark are Missing in Kenya’s Presidential Debates

Posted on February 22, 2013

Kenya’s Presidential Debates are not issue based, they are colorless and boring, as each candidate goes on and on about what they will do. There is no sniping and no attack lines. All the candidates appear not to have attack … Continue reading →

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The Last Ten Days in 2013 Elections: What Candidates Need to Focus on

Posted on February 22, 2013

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How Will IEBC Ensure that Luo Nyanza and Central Kenya Report Results Accurately

Posted on February 22, 2013

The aim of biometric voting equipment is to ensure that people in the grave do not vote and there is no ballot stuffing by clerks. It ensures that only registered voters show up, and must vote in person and not … Continue reading →

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