Prof Samuel Makinda, Prof Emeritus, Intl Relations & Security Studies, Murdoch University, Australia
- Professor Makinda is Professor Emeritus of International Relations & Security Studies at the College of Law and Arts and Social Sciences at Murdoch University, Western Australia.
- He was earlier a senior journalist with the weekly review and the nation group of the newspapers in Nairobi, and he has been recognized and awarded by former Kenyan President Mogwai Kibaki as the one of the elders of the order of the Burning Spear.
Podcast
Overview
From journalism to academia, Professor Samuel Makinda’s journey mirrors Africa’s evolution—rich in ideas, youth, and innovation. In this insightful episode, he shares perspectives on Africa’s future, the power of technology, women’s leadership, and India–Africa relations built on shared history and hope.
00:39- About Prof Samuel Makinda
- Professor Makinda is Professor Emeritus of International Relations & Security Studies at the College of Law and Arts and Social Sciences at Murdoch University, Western Australia.
- He was earlier a senior journalist with the weekly review and the nation group of the newspapers in Nairobi, and he has been recognized and awarded by former Kenyan President Mogwai Kibaki as the one of the elders of the order of the Burning Spear.
13:13- What role do women play in Africa’s economic growth, and what holds them back?
- Women have always played a vital role in African societies and economies.
- Technology and mobile banking have expanded their participation and opportunities.
- Outdated laws and unequal political and social structures continue to limit their progress.
22:24- How does India’s engagement with Africa differ from China’s?
- India’s colonial past makes it more sensitive and respectful in dealing with African nations.
- China’s approach is seen as more controlling, often tied to heavy loans and economic dominance.
- India focuses on partnership and shared experience, while China risks being viewed as a new colonial power.
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Profile
- Professor Makinda is Professor Emeritus of International Relations & Security Studies at the College of Law and Arts and Social Sciences at Murdoch University, Western Australia.
- He was earlier a senior journalist with the weekly review and the nation group of the newspapers in Nairobi, and he has been recognized and awarded by former Kenyan President Mogwai Kibaki as the one of the elders of the order of the Burning Spear.
