So They Say

Violence in Kenya has only gotten worst in the past few weeks, leaving many to describe the situation as “ethnic cleansing” and even some to use the dreaded term “genocide.” The last time I checked, the conservative estimate of the dead was hovering between 800 to 850; nonetheless, the disputing parties are not making any [...]

Shame

It has been over a week since Kenya’s elections were held and Kenya is still burning. In my previous post, I worried that the infant violence at the time (Dec. 30) would last longer or even evolve into tribal or civil war. At this moment, part of my worry has largely become true - tribal [...]

Here We Ago Again

Kenya had it’s presidential and parliamentary election last Thursday. Raila Odinga, leader of the Democratic Orange Movement was challenging Mwai Kibaki, the current president. Before the election, every poll that was taken showed a clear lead for Odinga and his DOM party. Moreover, nearly every incumbent running on Kibaki’s party ticket was defeated, including his [...]

You Did It!

Transparency International released today its annual corruption report and guess what? Kenyan Police Force did it again! Big, big up to you Kenyan Police! I’m so proud of you for your lack of hard work, consistent extortion, and plain thievery. I can’t express enough how much proud I’m of you Kenya Police - you have [...]

Another Enemy of the State

It has not even been a week since I wrote about Frederick Chiluba, the ex Zambian president who stole $46 million from Zambia’s public fund - the Zambian high court yesterday rejected Chiluba’s request to be given immunity due to his poor health; yeah right, asshole. I hope you suffer in jail for the rest [...]

Enemy of the State

No, this is not about a Will Smith movie, but rather the real problem of Africa - Head of States: from small time agency manager to presidents, prime ministers, vice presidents, MPs, government ministers..and so on. For decades people (mainly Western scholars/intellectuals) have been trying to find the reasons why Africa’s still underdeveloped despite having [...]