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Kevin Donovan is a Senior Lecturer in African Studies and International Development at the University of Edinburgh. His academic work primarily focuses on the intersection of economic and political anthropology within the context of East Africa. He has authored the book 'Money, Value, State: Sovereignty and Citizenship in East Africa,' published by Cambridge University Press in 2024, which analyzes the economic temporalities and standards of citizenship in the postcolonial context of East Africa. Previously, he explored the technopolitics of biometric identification in South African welfare systems and humanitarian infrastructures in Kenya. Donovan is also writing a book, potentially titled 'Parastatal: Intimacy, Rent, Corporate-State Digital Kenya,' which examines the role of Safaricom, Kenya's largest corporation, in shaping cultural political economies. His research interests span various topics including African history, political anthropology, science and technology studies, the dynamics of markets and capitalism, as well as issues related to borders and smuggling. He is actively involved in supervising students and guiding research in these fields. Donovan's work is recognized for its relevance to contemporary social sciences, particularly regarding the implications of financial inclusion and the state in developing economies.
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