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Corruption has been cited as the biggest hindrance to good governance in Kenya and the African continent at large with a call on leaders to be more pragmatic in addressing the challenges bedevilling the continent.
Speaking at the close of the Africa School of Governance Summit in Nairobi on Friday, delegates led by the Africa School of Governance President, Professor Kingsley Moghalu, called for enhanced judicial independence to deal with the menace.
He further challenged African leaders to be more pragmatic in enhancing democracy to address the unending political conflicts that continue to undermine development on the continent.
The African School of Governance (ASG) concluded a high-profile presidential tour across key African cities, introducing the continent’s newest and most ambitious institution to train the next generation of African leaders.
The tour, led by ASG President Professor Moghalu, drew significant attention from government officials, development partners, policy makers, academics, and the next wave of changemakers eager to help shape Africa’s future on Africa’s terms.
“The question won’t be what you studied or where. In ten years, the question will be, Have you joined ASG?”
Moghalu declared at a high-level governance summit in Nairobi a sentiment that resonated in similar gatherings in Lagos, Cairo, Maputo, and Abidjan.
In partnership with the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy at the National University of Singapore and other key higher learning institutions in public policy and governance, ASG is positioning itself as a gamechanger in leadership and governance education.
“Africa’s governance challenges won’t be solved by imported frameworks. We’re creating something new, designed by Africa, for Africa,” said Moghalu. “You can’t win the lottery if you don’t buy a ticket. ASG is that ticket for leaders ready to make a real impact.”
The presidential tour showcased ASG’s vision to serve more than just an academic institution.
With student recruitment for the inaugural cohort ending in July, ASG is targeting 40–50 mid-career professionals ready to shape Africa’s next chapter.
Through its pillars of education, research, and public policy, ASG empowers leaders to address Africa’s challenges with culturally relevant, evidence-based, and innovative solutions.
