Monthly Archives: March 2012

Interesting how a simple story so easily captures the imagination of everybody in the world. Why has “Kony2012” so easily elicited such excitement, even if it is about an old story? Joseph Kony and his group of a “syncretic mix … Continue reading →

Imagine two leaders: one is head of the mightiest country on earth in practically everything (might in economy, military et al). The other is head of a powerful country in its own right, but now rather of bygone glory, the … Continue reading →

What exactly is the full scope of the meaning of the “sense of urgency” recently invoked by Rwanda’s top leadership? Just as it has more or less been the rallying call at every gathering addressed by this leadership for these … Continue reading →

I was not particularly enthused when I was asked if I could join the movers and shakers of this land in this year’s retreat. But what the heck, there was no harm in listening in on one of these all-too-familiar … Continue reading →

The story of Rwanda……… Everybody wonders why it is that all commentators on Rwanda, be they Rwandan or foreign, are polarised. They are either intensely pro- or fiercely anti-Rwanda. When it comes to commenting on this country, there seems to … Continue reading →