Khasai Makhulo

Research Assistant, Africa Program
Khasai Makhulo

Khasai Makhulo is the research assistant for the Africa Program at the Center for Strategic and International Studies. She graduated from Middlebury College with a BA in global gender and sexuality studies and African studies. Her research interests include the intersections of gender and power, youth movements, and the importance of storytelling in capturing the embodied experiences of Africans.

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Africa’s Complicated Democratic Landscape

Africa’s upcoming year of elections signals both great promise and potential peril. Despite its growing population’s increasing demands for responsive governance, economic opportunity, and equitable treatment, many of their aspirations remain unmet.

Report by Cameron Hudson, Mvemba Phezo Dizolele, and Khasai Makhulo — June 17, 2025

Power and Parity: Women in African Political Positions

In about 30 years since 1995, the representation of women in parliament has increased from 9.8 percent to 27.1 percent. These gains have come with friction, but to deepen and sustain the advancement of women in political positions, it is important to expand access and opportunity.

Blog Post by Khasai Makhulo — May 28, 2025

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What Does the Expulsion of Pretoria’s Ambassador Mean for U.S.–South Africa Relations?

An audio version of “What Does the Expulsion of Pretoria’s Ambassador Mean for U.S.–South Africa Relations?,” a new Critical Questions by CSIS's Mvemba Phezo Dizolele, Cameron Hudson, Khasai Makhulo, and Catherine Nzuki. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

Podcast Episode by Mvemba Phezo Dizolele, Cameron Hudson, Khasai Makhulo, and Catherine Nzuki — March 20, 2025

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Taking Charge: Gen Z Leads Historic Protests in Kenya

An audio version of “Taking Charge: Gen Z Leads Historic Protests in Kenya,” a new commentary by CSIS’s Khasai Makhulo. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs. 

Podcast Episode by Khasai Makhulo — June 27, 2024

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Taking Charge: Gen Z Leads Historic Protests in Kenya

A month after President Ruto’s historic relations-building state visit to the United States, peaceful youth-led protests in Kenya over a contentious tax bill have turned deadly, challenging Ruto’s presidency and the resilience of Kenya’s democratic institutions.

Critical Questions by Khasai Makhulo — June 27, 2024

Keeping the Embers Alive: Biden Reignites U.S.-Africa Relations with Kenyan State Visit

President Ruto's state visit symbolizes a partial fulfillment of a series of long-awaited commitments on U.S.-Africa relations from President Biden. Kenya and the United States will use this time to advance shared interests in trade, security, and global geopolitics.

Commentary by Mvemba Phezo Dizolele, Cameron Hudson, Khasai Makhulo, and Catherine Nzuki — May 10, 2024

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Keeping the Embers Alive: Biden Reignites U.S.-Africa Relations with Kenyan State Visit

An audio version of “Keeping the Embers Alive: Biden Reignites U.S.-Africa Relations with Kenyan State Visit,” a new commentary by CSIS’s Mvemba Phezo Dizolele, Cameron Hudson, Khasai Makhulo, and Catherine Nzuki. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs. 

Podcast Episode by Mvemba Phezo Dizolele, Cameron Hudson, Khasai Makhulo, and Catherine Nzuki — May 10, 2024

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