Viongozi wetu wanataka wakumbukwaje?

On March 30, 2013, in Print, Swahili, by

Ili mtu awe kiongozi lazima awe na hamasa ya kuleta mabadiliko na awe na hamasa ya kuacha jina zuri nyuma yake. Lazima awe mtu mwenye maono ya mbali, uelewa wa kutosha wa jamii hii ya Watanzania, anayefahamu matatizo ya Watanzania na kama aliwahi kuwa kwenye uongozi basi angalau tujue aliwahi kufanya nini kwenye uongozi.

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Results from Poll #5

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

Most voters thought that development needs to be the focus of East African leadership rather than democracy.

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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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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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Importance of Family Planning Summit for Dummies

On July 16, 2012, in English, Print, by

Breaking it down for you, in an American A-for-apple-B-for-Bikini format!

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Ni Hamsini, Ni Hamsini: Tanzania at 50 what do we have to show for it?

On December 7, 2011, in English, Print, by

Tanzania turns 50 on December 9, 2011 and there is much to celebrate about. However, do the constant reminders and celebrations gloss over the real challenges the country is facing? In times of hardship, it is difficult to galvanize a population into being excited about 50 years of independence.

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Mbwa wa Pavlov III

On November 7, 2011, in Print, Swahili, by

Maoni kuhusu mashoga kwenye jamii nayo yanaruhusiwa na yanakaribishwa kwa moyo mkunjufu, ingawa makala inawalenga zaidi viongozi wa nchi yetu ili kujaribu kuwekeza kwenye maendeleo endelevu.

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Wakati ni upi, ujanani au uzeeni?

On November 3, 2011, in Print, Swahili, by

Upi ni wakati muafaka wa kutumikia wana wa nchi! Ujanani au uzeeni?

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Things Fell Apart

On October 25, 2011, in English, Print, by

All of you by now have seen, read and simply been overwhelmed with images, videos and commentary from the pundits, laymen and goons alike about the life and death of Colonel Muammar Gaddafi. Here is another goon’s take on the issue.

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Buying Out Corruption

On October 14, 2011, in English, Print, by

The Mo Ibrahim Prize is not going to solve Africa’s leadership and good governance gap, but it is a start. Why shouldn’t we embrace it?

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