Dr Willy Mutunga - Kenya's Baronial Class: Architects of Perpetual Backwardness
About this episode
The episode discusses the role of Kenya's baronial class in perpetuating systemic backwardness since independence.
Kenya's baronial class—a tight-knit elite of political dynasties, business moguls, and landed gentry—has entrenched itself since independence, perpetuating backwardness through systemic plunder. The Elephant in conversation with Chief Justice Emeritus, Willy Mutunga.
People in this episode
Host: The African Trumpet
Guest: Willy Mutunga
Topics covered
- Kenya's elite
- political dynasties
- systemic plunder
- backwardness
- economic inequality
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: The Elephant
Places: Kenya
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