Kenya’s proud transparency can transform our continentSometimes it takes a friend to point out one’s weaknesses. While it was originally championed by former South African President Thabo Mbeki (pictured), and other pan-African leaders, it has largely been left by the wayside in recent years. Kenya was first “peer reviewed” in 2006 and has been the first to undergo a second review in 2017. Kenya’s momentBy championing the APRM system, Kenya is grasping the leadership of Africa not for gain or power but as a means of ensuring a more open, transparent and democratic continent. Trust and hope are two words rarely heard in many parts of the African continent in recent years.

Source: Standard Digital April 16, 2019 21:33 UTC