The Politics of Kenya: Colonial Kenya - Discussion
Sun, Aug 03
|Sankofa Video, Books & Cafe
In this first installment of our Kenya series, Moftat Ngugi, Ali Badawy and Dr. Milton Nyakundi explore the lasting impact of British colonial rule - examining land, resistance, and the roots of the modern Kenyan state.


Time & Location
Aug 03, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Sankofa Video, Books & Cafe, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
Guests
About The Event
Moffatt Ngugi is an ecologist specializing in agriculture, nutrition, and natural resources management. With a background in rangeland management, physical land resources, and agroecology, he brings a multidisciplinary approach to sustainable development. He has worked across diverse global contexts, applying ecological principles to improve food systems and resource use. In his current role, Moffatt facilitates stakeholder engagement to advance food security and nutrition through the sustainable intensification of agricultural production.
Ali Badawy is a Kenyan-American civic educator, political commentator, and host of The OneMic Show, a widely followed diaspora platform that unpacks Kenyan and African political, social, and economic issues for audiences across the US and beyond. With a deep understanding of Kenya’s historical transitions and their impact on contemporary governance, Ali Badawy has curated and moderated hundreds of conversations featuring leading voices in politics, activism, and culture. Having grown up in Kenya and now based in the DC area,…