Professor Ali Mazrui: A Legacy of Inspiration

A CODESRIA Seminar –

Technical University of Mombasa, Kenya. 15th December, 2014

All through his life, Professor Ali Mazrui worked tirelessly towards the advancement of scholarship, but also of Africa. He taught, wrote, produced the famous TV documentary titled The Africans: A Triple Heritage, and fought for the defense of truth and of Africa. He has published many books, edited many journals, and brought up generations of scholars. In 2003, he received the CODESRIA Life Membership Award during the celebration of the 30th anniversary of CODESRIA, an event where he delivered a keynote speech. He was a proud son of Africa, but also of the world.

To celebrate the life and work of Professor Ali Mazrui, CODESRIA will hold a one-day seminar on Monday, 15th December 2014, at the Technical University of Mombasa, Hospitality & Tourism Training Centre.

Programme

09.00 – 10.30 Opening Session; Chair: Professor Fatima Harrak, President of CODESRIA

Speeches and Testimonies by:
  Dr Ebrima Sall, Executive Secretary of CODESRIA
  The Vice Chancellor of Technical University of Mombasa
  The Senator for Mombasa, Hon. Hassan Omar
  Professor Peter Anyang Nyongo, Senator for Kisumu County
  The Governor of Mombasa, Hon. Hassan Joho
  Hon. Dr Willy Mutunga, Chief Justice of Kenya
  A Representative of The Mazrui Family

10.30 – 11.00: Break
11.00 – 13.00: First Roundtable:
  Moderator: Professor FEMK Senkoro, Member of the Executive Committee of CODESRIA
Speakers:
  Professor K. Inyani Simala, Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology
  Professor Helmi Sharawy, Afro-Arab Institute
  Professor Eric Aseka, Africa Leadership University
  Dr Godwin Murunga, University of Nairobi
  Prof. Ken Walibora, Nation Media Group
  Prof. Felicia Yieke, Laikipia University;

13.00 – 14.00: Lunch Break
14.00 – 16.00: Second Round Table
Moderator: Professor Dzodzi Tshikata, Vice President of CODESRIA
Speakers:
  Khelef
  Professor Ahmed Moheddine
  Dr. George Omondi
  Prof. Eunice Kamaara, Moi University;
  Dr Mshai Mwangola

16.00 – 16.30 : Break
16.15 – 17.45 : Third Roundtable
Moderator: Professor Peter Anyang Nyongo’
Speakers:
  Ghalib Tamimi
  Dr. Carren Nyandiba, MMUST
  Prof. Sheila Ryanga
  Dr Ibrahim Oanda
  Prof. Maurice Amutabi, Kisii University;

17.45 – 18.00: Closing
 A Representative of The Mazrui Family
 Professor Fatima Harrak
 Dr Willy Mutunga