Profile: Kenyan Pundit

Lawyer and political analyst Ory Okolloh’s blog, Kenyan Pundit, serves as place for the Kenya native to offer passionate and critical observations of news and politics in her homeland.

Ory , who is currently working in Johannesburg, South Africa, started the blog when she was attending Harvard Law School in 2003. She is the co-founder of both Mzalendo, a website that watches the performance of Kenyan Members of Parliament, and Ushahidi, a website that formed during the political crisis in Kenya. On top of blogging, Ory works as a legal consultant for NGOs and participates in activist efforts. She often speaks on issues concerning citizen journalism, the usage of technology in Africa and the role of young people reshaping the future of the continent, according to her blog. She graduated with a B.A. degree in Political Science from the University of Pittsburgh and holds a J.D. from Harvard Law School. Kenyan Pundit is an “outlet for opinions, commentary, and “isn’t this cool” links.” Kenyan Pundit’s categories range from HIV/AIDS, to development and corruption – the most recent post discusses violence in Kenya’s high schools.

By offering thoughtful and honest opinion from her experience in the country, Ory’s blog gives a much-needed look into the day-to-day issues surrounding Kenya’s social and political struggles. Check out Kenyan Pundit here.