Goldilocks and Ozymandias

On April 25, 2013, in English, Print, by

The argument against setting prices is a symmetric one. Whether EWURA is lowering them or SUMATRA is hiking them is irrelevant. Both are wrong moves.

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Less than 1 week left kuAnzisha

On March 27, 2013, in English, Print, by

There is less than a week remaining for young entrepreneurs on the African continent to enter the
prestigious Anzisha Prize.

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Five [7] questions with Chi Achebe on the Anzisha Prize

On February 26, 2013, in Audio, English, Print, by

Our latest interview is with the Program Manager of the African Leadership Academy, Chidinma, who manages the Anzisha Prize and who is also Chinua Achebe’s grand niece!

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Kenya: The Pseudoscience of Tyrannical Numbers

On February 25, 2013, in English, Print, by

In a guest post Leonard Wanyama of the Society for International Development stresses the importance of honesty and integrity from public intellectuals and analysts as Kenyans head to the polls on March 4, 2013.

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KINU hosting VC discussion today

On February 18, 2013, in English, Print, by

The KINU Innovation Center is hosting a discussion on venture capital – the first of its kind – today Monday 18th February at 7:00pm at the KINU headquarters.

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Lucky Number 13

On January 4, 2013, in English, Print, by

I am hopeful as this New Year trudges on. I am not always a fan of nationalistic sentiment, as it often results in dangerous rhetoric, however, I cannot help but be nationalistic this year. Let us work hard to continue to build our economy.

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Nyerere: Why should we remember him?

On October 14, 2012, in English, Print, by

A conversation with my father…

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No Longer Child’s Play

On October 13, 2012, in English, Print, by

In the end, it all boils down to each and every one of us to uphold the relative peace that Tanzania enjoys and prides itself for…

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Truth is Believed Lies

On September 18, 2012, in English, Print, by

“Truth is, We believed their Lies.”

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The Death of A Prime Minister: Can Africans Have It All?

On September 4, 2012, in English, Print, by

I was honored to travel with the Tanzanian Presidential Delegation to Addis Ababa for the state funeral of Prime Minister Meles Zenawi. Quotes from this piece are from a variety of people including diplomats, politicians and long-time followers of Ethiopian politics. I purposely did not include the names of those quoted in this piece, except for when I asked for permission.

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