Paul Kariuki

Dr Paul Kariuki is the director of the Democracy Development Programme in Durban. These are his own views.

Covidpreneurship: From corruption to rebuilding legitimacy and trust in our political leadership

Coronavirus Paul Kariuki - 28 Aug 2020

High levels of corruption and low levels of trust go together; citizens need to use every available resource to hold government to account

A partnership between citizens and the state is needed to manage the pandemic

Coronavirus Paul Kariuki - 21 Jul 2020

Covid-19 has taught us that we need an effective local government, a preventative and curative health system, evidence-based policing, a politically neutral public service and public participation in governance

Time to get tough on failing municipalities

Opinion Paul Kariuki - 6 Jul 2020

Consequence management would deter ineffective, indifferent, non-compliant and crooked officials whose actions and attitudes prevent the efficient delivery of services to the public

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SA needs more young people in politics

Opinion Paul Kariuki - 16 Jun 2020

Young people are a critical demographic in South Africa, but their influence on national politics in the past two decades has been limited

Sense-making: Why it matters in mitigating Covid-19

Coronavirus Paul Kariuki - 17 May 2020

We need it to help us act responsibly when the world as we knew it seems to have shifted. It gives us something to hold on to and free us from fear’s grip

Covid-19: A new order for civil society organisations

Article Paul Kariuki - 3 May 2020

The sector needs to adapt to changed circumstances by revisiting strategies, budgets, missions and objectives and work collaboratively

Can democracy be distance friendly?

Article Paul Kariuki - 22 Apr 2020

Parliament and parliamentarians need to adjust their working procedures to ensure they are there for citizens during this crisis

Covid-19 has long-term implications for politics and policymaking

Article Paul Kariuki - 13 Apr 2020

We need to work together regardless of our political ideologies to build the health system, stabilise the economy and protect the most vulnerable in society

A moment for responsible active citizenship

Article Paul Kariuki - 6 Apr 2020

Everyone has a moral responsibility and critical role to play in reducing the transmission of the disease

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Cyril must boldly face political conundrums

Article Paul Kariuki - 20 Feb 2020

The president and his team must make decisions in the public’s best interests, despite the corruption and factionalism in the ANC

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Everyone is responsible for creating ethical leadership

Article Paul Kariuki - 3 Dec 2019

Citizens, politicians, business people and civil society organisations must reject unethical leaders

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Flailing coalitions are failing democracy in SA

Article Paul Kariuki - 31 Oct 2019

Battles between the parties affect their ability to deliver promises to the electorate

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Press Releases

Special Reports

Request for Quotation for Benguela Current Convention Secretariat

special reports - 19 Sep 2020

A chartered aircraft for an aerial survey and counting software for cape fur seals and seabirds in Angola, Namibia and South Africa is required

Special Reports

Fifteen additional speakers for SingularityU SA Online Summit 2020

special reports - 18 Sep 2020

SingularityU hosts global line-up with an extra 15 speakers to address thought-provoking topics to help solve the world's grand challenges

Special Reports

Recyling water and waste management

special reports - 18 Sep 2020

One solution to South Africa's water shortage is to install infrastructure that will save rainwater from run-off into the stormwater system

Special Reports

Covid-19 and CVD: The heart in the time of crisis

special reports - 18 Sep 2020

The pandemic has been a time of great humility for health workers and tactics have had to be changed if they weren’t working

Special Reports

POPIA: it’s not as scary as you think

special reports - 16 Sep 2020

Companies that get proactive about compliance are creating huge strategic advantages for themselves — they are able to reduce operational costs

Special Reports

CUT declared as medium risk

special reports - 15 Sep 2020

‘Our major challenge at the university is the access to appropriate technology and internet connectivity for our students’

Special Reports

Headline Speakers announced for SingularityU SA Online Summit 2020

special reports - 12 Sep 2020

SingularityU announces multi-national line up with world-renowned speakers addressing ground-breaking topics to solve the global grand challenges

Special Reports

JSE lists two new global ETFs

special reports - 11 Sep 2020

'Impact investing has become increasingly topical and for us to provide investors with access to sustainable investment options is a key focus'