BBC World Questions comes to Nairobi
On 7 November 2017, BBC World Questions comes to the University of Nairobi to host a debate on the future of Kenya.
Published: 31 October 2017
We’re bringing BBC World Questions to Nairobi at a key time for Kenya.. this is a chance for the audience to have their questions answered by a panel of Kenyan politicians, thinkers and opinion formers
Kenya has the largest economy in Central and Eastern Africa. It is a proud democracy with a liberal economy, but the country is in deep crisis. After months of divisive legal processes and disputed elections, Kenya is experiencing its worst political crisis for a decade.
How can democracy be protected? How should a government tackle endemic issues like corruption, youth unemployment and security? What can be done to bring Kenyans together?
This is one in a series of debates that the BBC World Service is holding across the world in a time of change. BBC World Questions - an international series of English language events created with the British Council - allows the public to question their politicians, leaders and opinion formers directly and face to face. The debates are led entirely by questions from the audience who are able to have their points heard around the world.
Chairing this debate, the BBC’s Jonathan Dimbleby will be joined by a panel of leading politicians and thinkers:
- Kipchumba Murkomen, Senate Majority Leader
- Gladys Wanga MP - Women’s Representative for Homa Bay County
- Nerima Wako, Executive Director of Siasa Place, youth advocate and lawyer
- Joy Mdivo, Executive Director of East Africa Centre for Law and Justice
Stephen Titherington, Senior Commissioning Editor, BBC World Service English, says: “We’re bringing BBC World Questions to Nairobi at a key time for Kenya. Debate is at the very heart of BBC World Service and this is a chance for the audience to have their questions answered by a panel of Kenyan politicians, thinkers and opinion formers, and have their voices heard across the globe.”
Tony Reilly, Country Director British Council in Kenya, says: “World Questions comes at a fascinating time with the world watching Kenya as it goes to the ballots. Hosting the debate at the University of Nairobi reminds us of the importance of Kenya’s next generation who make up more than 70 percent of the population and whose future is critical. Please come and contribute to what will undoubtedly be a lively debate on the issues that matter most to Kenya and to Kenyans”.
BBC World Questions is an English language event, created in partnership with the British Council and will be recorded for radio broadcast worldwide.
The programme will be recorded on 7 November at the University of Nairobi at 6pm.
To join in the debate and be part of the audience please apply for FREE tickets here
BBC World Questions: Nairobi will air on BBC World Service on 11 November at 2000 GMT and 12 November at 1200 GMT, and available online www.bbc.com/worldserviceradio
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