Malik takes pride in the fact that he recognized his passion for leading early in life and nurtured it. He lost out in the Oloolua ward civic seat in Kajiado North in the 2007 general election but chalks that down as a useful experience. Behind the humour and frequently smiling demeanour is a resourceful, determined and skilful political player. Drawing from his vast experience in the “jua kali” sector, Malik is involved in issues of youth empowerment, entrepreneurship, peacebuliding and leadership. Malik is currently pursuing a MA in Political Science & Public Administration at the University of Nairobi, and has become a leading activist against tribalism and negative ethnicity. A founder member of the Inter-Ethnic Forum (IEF) together with other members of the Forum, which includes PLDP Alumni, Malik pursues inter and intra ethnic dialogues and discussions aimed at helping Kenyans address perceptions, prejudices and stereotypes that continue to contribute to conflict. “National cohesion will not happen until we confront tribalism openly, admit that we all harbor it and decide as a people to change he says. Known for his sometimes aggressive debating style, the energetic Malik frequently resorts to humor to fully engage peers and the public at large. An emerging leader to watch, he is widely regarded as fiercely loyal,resourceful, and knowledgeable. PLDP V-GRADUATION MAGAZINE
Posted on: Mon, 03 Nov 2014 08:20:07 +0000
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