KARMA steps in for Burundi: COUP D'ETAT

President Pierre Nkurunzinza Karma was very quick on this one. Nkurunzinza Pierre, the Burundian president who has caused turmoil  in his country by his unconstitutional claim to a third term has been dethroned in a COUP D'ETAT while on a mission on Tanzania to attend talks on the...

By: Sheriff Mako On Wednesday, May 13, 2015

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Tweets that Defined the Outcome of KOT Vs. South Africa Twitter War

Kenyans on Twitter (KOT) Kenyans on Twitter (KOT) are an emerging voice and defender of the interests of Kenya. In June 2012, CNN warned surfers to be aware of KOT, terming it “an influential and vocal group on Twitter, using common hashtag and blazing keyboards to ensure their...

By: Sheriff Mako On Monday, December 29, 2014

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President Zuma ‘off the hook’ for Lavish Spending on Home Security Upgrades

President Jacob Zuma: File/photo Africa News – South African President, Jacob Zuma, says he has been cleared from accusations blaming him for the lavish R250 million (about $22 Million) in security upgrades at his Nkandla homestead.  The escalation of costs in Zuma’s home security upgrades have turned into...

By: Sheriff Mako On Monday, December 22, 2014

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Nigerian Soldiers to be executed for refusing to fight Boko Haram

Africa News --54 Nigerian soldiers were sentenced to death by a court martial for refusing to fight and help in the recapture of towns that had been overrun by Boko Haram militants in August.  The lawyer representing the 54 accused of mutiny said they will be executed by...

By: Sheriff Mako On Thursday, December 18, 2014

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Will falling Oil Prices diminish the economic mood in Kenya and Uganda?

Oil Exploration Blocks: Government of Kenya Kenya News -- A thoroughly done article appearing on wsj.com “Fall in Oil Prices Threatens Africa’s Economic Growth” seems to suggest that the plummeting oil prices are detrimental to Africa’s economic progress.  The article done by three authors based in Abuja, Johannesburg,...

By: Sheriff Mako On Sunday, December 14, 2014

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Kenya and Ghana Sign bilateral trade agreements

Kenyan and Ghanaian Delegations at Statehouse, Nairobi Africa News -- Kenya and Ghana Sign bilateral trade agreements Ghanaian president, John Dramani Mahama, who has been in Kenya for two days now was hosted by his Kenyan counterpart, Uhuru Kenyatta at statehouse Nairobi. The two heads of state chaired...

By: Sheriff Mako On Saturday, December 13, 2014

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A Wealthy Nigerian Buried in his H2 Hummer

Africa News -- How I wish to believe these pictures were shot during a Nollywood act. Unfortunately, that’s not the case. Whoever posted them said this is real material. Apparently, a Nigerian billionaire had included in his will that upon his death he should be buried with his...

By: Sheriff Mako On Thursday, December 04, 2014

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Africa is one Big Country with no Cities

Upper Hill, Nairobi, Kenya We all agree that knowledge has become so broad that even learning the history of your own country is quite a task. Most people now limit their knowledge and skills to quests that make economic sense.  Apart from making money, entertainment seems to be...

By: Sheriff Mako On Tuesday, December 02, 2014

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Are Western Ideals Failing in Africa?

Al-shabaab Militia: photo from www.jihadwatch.org  Policy makers in the West have for a long time concluded democracy, capitalism and expanded social freedoms are good and acceptable, not only for western societies, but for the world as a whole. While this might seem good on the surface, a deeper...

By: Sheriff Mako On Tuesday, November 25, 2014

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The Never Ending War in Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)

Suffering children:photo from www.glogster.com      Deadliest War after World War II.   Africa News -- The never dying war in the Democratic Republic of Congo is the biggest conflict in the 21st century and the worst after the 2nd World War. It’s commonly referred to as “Africa’s World...

By: Sheriff Mako On Thursday, November 20, 2014

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Do Kenyans Care that M-Pesa may not be a Kenyan invention?

The Mpesa success story has seen Kenya receive praises from visionary leaders, global institutions, and Tech enthusiasts around the globe. What is not clear is whether the praises are for the ability of Kenyans to innovate or embrace innovation.  Either way, we are guilty as praised.  Titles like...

By: Sheriff Mako On Wednesday, November 19, 2014

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