Description
Searching for a New Kenya offers an in-depth ethnographic analysis of how social media platforms have reshaped political discourse and civic engagement in Mombasa. Author Stephanie Diepeveen provides a compelling street-level perspective on the intersection of digital activism, traditional politics, and social change in contemporary Kenya.
Through extensive fieldwork and interviews, the book examines how ordinary citizens use social media to voice political opinions, organize collective action, and challenge established power structures. Diepeveen explores the tensions between online activism and offline political realities, revealing how digital platforms have created new spaces for political expression while simultaneously reproducing existing inequalities.
This work contributes significantly to our understanding of how technology shapes political participation in African contexts, moving beyond Western-centric narratives to center Kenyan voices and experiences. It will appeal to scholars of African politics, digital sociology, and urban studies.
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