I am an International Relations scholar, policy analyst, and lecturer working on African politics, foreign policy, democratization, regional security governance, and Africa’s place in global affairs. My research and commentary focus especially on Tanzania, Zanzibar, East Africa, China–Africa relations, political parties, regional organizations, and peace and security dynamics in the Horn and Great Lakes regions.

My work sits at the intersection of scholarship and policy. I write for academic, policy, and public audiences, with publications and analysis appearing in journals, edited volumes, policy institutions, and public-facing platforms. I am interested in how African states, regional organizations, political actors, and citizens navigate power, sovereignty, democracy, security, and external influence in a changing international system.

I have taught International Relations, diplomacy, foreign policy, international political economy, African affairs, political theory, international law, and regional integration at universities in Kenya. I also mentor students and early-career scholars interested in African politics, research methods, policy analysis, and public scholarship.

This website brings together my research, publications, teaching, media commentary, policy work, and reflections on politics and society.