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Makau Mutua

Makau Mutua is Dean, SUNY Distinguished Professor, and the Floyd H. & Hilda L. Hurst Faculty Scholar at Buffalo Law School, The State University of New York. He teaches international human rights, international business transactions, and international law. Professor Mutua holds a doctorate in law from Harvard Law School. He is a member of the Council on Foreign Relations and Chairman of the Kenya Human Rights Commission. Professor Mutua is the author of several books including Kenya’s Quest for Democracy: Taming Leviathan (2008).

Research areas: Africa , Peacebuilding in practice

Publications

Africa and the Ivory Coast: a time for decision: Makau Mutua 31 January 2011
A dangerous standoff in Ivory Coast following the presidential election in 2010 has seen the incumbent president, Laurent Gbagbo, refusing to stand down despite his clear defeat. The African Union and the Economic Community of West African States must resolve this situation in a way that will benefit democracy in Africa says Makau Mutua. more
The International Criminal Court in Africa: challenges and opportunities: Makau Mutua 27 September 2010
How are African states managing the relationship with the International Criminal Court and its efforts to end impunity for serious crimes? In this paper, Makau Mutua analyses the ICC's involvement in four African countries, and what the international community should do in turn. more