Wanyee is married to Fatima Samatar and has four children. He holds a Masters degree in Globalization and International Development from the University of Ottawa. His extensive work with mining-affected communities in Canada provides him with a unique and critical perspective on the global extractive industry, particularly because Canada is home to about half of the world’s publicly listed mining and mineral exploration companies. He has also worked with various project-affected communities in Kenya.
Wanyee’s work has primarily been focused on the socioeconomic and environmental impacts of the corporate extractive industry in Africa, which is underscored by the complex interplay between corporate globalization, political economy, public policy, sustainable development, human rights, the rule of law, and external pressure to repay illegitimate or odious debts. Wanyee has published a book titled MADARAKA, which is an essential read for
those fighting against systemic resource plunder and related injustices on the African continent, as well as those striving for a sustainable, equitable and prosperous future for Africa’s new generations. His MA thesis has been cited in a number of journal articles and research papers, and is hosted on the repository of Library and Archives, Canada.