Andrew Mwenda
Journalist & Political Commentator | Challenging Conventional Narratives
Andrew Mwenda is a Policy & Regulation speaker who has appeared at 1 event including TED 2007, most recently in 2007.
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Andrew Mwenda is a renowned Ugandan journalist and political commentator who has made a career of challenging conventional wisdom. As a veteran columnist for The Independent, he has offered provocative perspectives on African politics and development.
Mwenda's TED Talk challenging foreign aid has reached over 1. 5 million views, sparking debates worldwide.
His keynotes provide fresh frameworks for understanding the complex realities of the African continent, empowering audiences to question assumptions and think critically about global issues.
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Aid for Africa? No thanks.
In this provocative talk, journalist Andrew Mwenda asks us to reframe the "African question" -- to look beyond the media's stories of poverty, civil war and helplessness and see the opportunities for creating wealth and happiness throughout the continent.
| Event | Year | Location |
|---|---|---|
| TED 2007 | 2007 | 🇺🇸Monterey, United States |
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