In East Africa, a dynastic drift is well underway

South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir. 

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President Salva Kiir’s decision to appoint his daughter Adut a presidential adviser for special programmes illustrates how blurred the line between governance and family business has become in East Africa.

The position, previously held by Vice-President Benjamin Bol Mel, is significant, entrusted with sensitive assignments on behalf of the presidency.