Malawi: Parliament of Malawi – Office of the Chairperson of the Public Accounts Committee – Meetings of Public Accounts Commitee (14.10.2022)

Burundi: The rain-man of Mwaro…

In Mwaro, the people are called to pray to God for rain. Colonel Gasanze Gaspard, the Governor of Mwaro district, called on religious leaders to remember to pray to God for rain and asked farmers to irrigate their fields where possible” (Nyaburunga Post, 14.10.2022).

It is now news and the Governor released a statement yesterday telling the religious leaders should remember to pray for rain. That is a serious ask. The priests, clerical staff or anyone else isn’t supposed to be worried about peace, love or take care of the people of faith. No, they are now asked to and tasked to pray for rain.

The governor who is a military man and a part of an oppressive state. Has decided to beg the religious leaders to save the harvest and the farming season. The last resort is to beg the religious leaders to pray for rain.

That makes the governor a rain-man somehow. His so focused on the lack of rain, that he needs a higher power to solve. The military man knows that the guns or the arrests of dissenting voices will not help him. That’s why he asks the priests, pastors or other religious leaders to save the farmers of the district.

The Governor should also ask help from the Ministry of Agriculture and help with water-storage facilities, which the farmers can use in the future. There is a need to think pro-active and long term solutions. Because, living on hopes and prayers only take you so far. He could even try to get some guidance and wise words from the realms of the State House Ntare Rushatsi.

There should be help on the way. However, asking or prayers is showing how dire the situation and drought is. Secondly, also how few tools the Governor has or the state has to help their farmers in the district. Certainly, there is more to the story, but it’s not a good look. Peace.

Opinion: Mzee, are you okay with such a indisciplined General?

We shall not tolerate indiscipline in the army. If you cannot perform well, we shall axe you and create room for disciplined and competent officers” – President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni (New Vision – ‘Be disciplined, army told’ 02.12.2006).

There is so much wiggle-room and allowed actions by General Muhoozi Kainerubaga. A man can be horny and be a man-whore, all he wants. He can be insensitive to the other gender and want sexual satisfaction. However, that doesn’t fit a man of the stature of General and a Senior Presidential Advisor on Special Operations. That’s who he is and his demeaning people and the other gender online.

The twitter account of Muhoozi is a quagmire for himself and anyone surrounding him. His wife should be horrified, unless she’s okay that a man is thirsty for other women in the open. She’s maybe well versed in his introgressions and nothing is new to her. Still, the humiliation must be deafening and hurting.

Yesterday’s long rant of bravado is really not unique, but as a public figure and a man who wants to assert into the future leadership roles. A man who clearly has a streak of chewing people and deny it later. Because, we know he randomly professes his love to his wife. Though, the way he spreads pictures and talks of the ladies, shows that he has an another side too.

As a soldier and former Commander of Land Forces he should know what the UPDF says about itself: “UPDF is a nonpartisan force, national in character, patriotic, professional, disciplined, productive and subordinate to the civilian authority as established under the constitution” (UPDF). Certainly these words cannot be written about Muhoozi. He cannot even restrain himself online…

How is he in person? When his this character online?

Someone needs to deactivate his twitter account and restrain him from social media. His so indisciplined. His a laughingstock and only demeaning his wife and himself in it. Practically, he can be soon in the realms of Computer Misuse (Amendment) Act of 2022. Which is not to drop unsolicited information and pictures… ironically, I doubt these ladies who he posted wanted this sort of public display.

It is really foolish and Muhoozi should listen to Ashanti in his mansion. Because, he needs some guidance and the father has clearly not been a good teacher. Since his not isn’t following protocol or sincere advice. His just speaking vile and being a brat online.

Muhoozi is calling the UPDF “My Army” and is it this indisciplined now? Is that okay for the Commander-in-Chief and President for Life? Is this what the UPDF has become?

Because, Muhoozi isn’t resembling an honest actor, a leader or a trustworthy character overall. His a faux revolutionary and populist. When he has nothing else that empty boosts of his ego and yesterday he clearly wanted to get laid. That’s his prerogative, but not a good look for the whole world watch.

The General should know better, but we can see that a General from the UPDF is openly indisciplined. That’s not what the State House or the big boosting “Project Muhoozi” people wants. Unless, they are fine with a man-whore and a loose-cannon. Because that who he is and they will defend it. Peace.

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Opinion: Rahmon challenged Putin….

What are we missing? Something is missing. Something doesn’t work. As it was the main reason for the collapse of the Soviet Union. (Addressing Vladimir Putin – ed.) You are not offended. We have witnessed with you. I witnessed how it fell apart… Then, excuse me, as now, there was no attention to small republics, small nations. Attention. Traditions, customs, everything else were not taken into account. They did not provide assistance, support for development” – Tajik President Emomali Rahmon (13.10.2022)

Yesterday, the Presidenet of Tajikistan, Emomali Rahmon spoke with passion and heart about how Central Asia is treated in concern or as an ally of the Russian Federation. The historical ties and the current alliances, which still remains. Though, there are new expectations and also new ways the nations are diplomatically tied. That is a part that has been forgotten or not cared about from Kremlin.

That’s why Tajik President Rahmon said what he said. It is a unique speech in a diplomatic conference between several of nations. The President of Tajikistan has certainly poured gasoline on the manner of which Putin has acted towards the former USSR republic’s. Therefore, these words should sting, but also get the Russian President to reflect on how the Russian Federation has been seen or acted towards it’s neighbours.

While we know that Putin has a dream of building his empire and be remembered as one of the legends of Moscow. That’s how it seems and how he has used Soviet and old grievances to annex or have war against former USSR republics. That’s why there are lost regions in Georgia, Moldova and in Ukraine, which Putin has used to legitimize Russian interference and annexed too. Which is really the reality here.

His words becomes even more sincere here:

Vladimir Vladimirovich, our request to you is that there be no policy towards the countries of Central Asia, as happened in the Soviet Union. Each country has its own problems, each country has its own questions, each country has its own traditions and customs. We need to find a middle ground, we need to work with each of the republics separately” (Rahmon, 13.10.2022).

Putin should take this to heart. However, we cannot expect anything from him. At this point of time his not the sort of leader that listens or would understand the sentiment even. His more into power-games and outplay leaders. These words might make the Tajik President an enemy of Putin. While he was just coming with honest criticism of Putin. He addressed an issue that needs to be looked into and not forgotten about.

Tajik President is right in saying it and it is about time. However, is it to late for Putin and can he be salvaged in this regard? No, I don’t think so. This is for his successor to fix. Putin will not be interested or do anything about this. That’s my guess, but it would great if the Russian Federation acted upon it. Peace.

Opinion: Truss is Hunt(ing) for stability…

I want to deliver a low tax, high wage, high growth economy. It’s what I was elected by my party to do. That mission remains” – Prime Minister Liz Truss (14.10.2022)

Today the Prime Minister sacked her Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng and replaced him with Jeremy Hunt. If you think things will be smoother from now on. Well, I hate to tell you, but things are not getting turned around that quickly.

This U-Turn doesn’t change the financial forecasts or the distress that the financial markets has had of late. We are hearing talks of low tax and “growth” from the Prime Minister. That means Truss isn’t over the biscotti “mini-budget” that broke the financial markets … which has destroyed the gilt and the mortgage market.

Now Chancellor Hunt has to change things, but just reading here statement from the Press Conference today. She seems fixed to continue where Kwarteng left off.

Just read here:

We owe it to the next generation to improve our economic performance to deliver higher wages, new jobs and better public services, and to ease the burden of debt. I have acted decisively today because my priority is ensuring our country’s economic stability. As Prime Minister, I will always act in the national interest. This is always my first consideration. I want to be honest, this is difficult. But we will get through this storm. And we will deliver the strong and sustained growth that can transform the prosperity of our country for generations to come” (Truss, 14.10.2022).

Truss can say all the words she wants, but they are meaningless when there is no sincere action. The financial markets needs stability and well rounded choices of policy. The latest moves has created more hectic mess, which is adding costs on the citizens and their lives. It isn’t like the Prime Minister and her previous Chancellor has done due diligence.

Prime Minister Truss really needs to re-consider her ways. The sacking now of Kwarteng seems more like hackwork. Only done to appease, but her Press Conference only shows her true intentions. The “mini-budget” is in her mind and spirit. Why else speak of “lower taxes”?

When you are firing someone over the tax-cuts for the wealthy and big-businesses. That is the reason for the distress and issues in the first place. It is clear that Truss haven’t learned anything or seen the ramifications of the recent actions.

You would think the actions of Bank of England was the warning sign that got the duo to act sooner. However, they just thought it was within it’s right and not a red flag. That’s why Truss should have done more and been more concerned. Nevertheless, that wasn’t her vibe and this is why she has waited this long…

Hunt has a mountain to climb to fix the mortgages, gilts, pensions and the building confidence in the Pound Stirling. The cost of living crisis is just growing and Truss own government haven’t made this any better.

Crikey… I wouldn’t like to be in Hunt’s shoes right now. No matter where he steps there will be crocodiles or pirates to capture him. There is very few steps that can keep on land and in safety. However, if he continues to raise the sails and try to go fast. We will most likely see further damage to the economy. Peace.

Malawi: Forum for National Development (FND) – Request to Investigate Allegations against Pastor Nick Chakwera (14.10.2022)

Opinion: Kwateng was forced to fall on the sword…

On the 6th September 2022, Kwasi Kwarteng MP was appointed to the Chancellor of the Exchequer and he only lasted until the 14th October 2022. He only lasted 1 month and 8 days or 38 days. While his predecessor Nadhim Zahawi MP lasted only 63 days from July to September 2022. So, in the recent time it’s not an office to hold onto.

What is striking is how horrific the policies, the tax-management and the whole fiscal policy has been in this short of time. Kwarteng has been able to destroy all confidence in certain markets. His sort of financial instruments and planned efforts to create “growth” only have caused more harm. There is a certain uncertainty and instability of his efforts. In such a manner that the International Monetary Fund (IMF) had to come out with a stern warning, which haven’t been common in regard to the Chancellor or His Majesties Government in London.

Kwarteng MP has been able to destroy the confidence in the gilt market, mortgage market and devalue the pound. He only needed a month to do all of this. That’s because of the fancy biscotti’s served to hedge-fund managers and the richest elite. The promises of lenient taxes… and other favours for the ones who has vast pockets. While he had to scrap, dismantle and create more austerity measures for the poorest in the nation. That was the plan of creating “growth” and was the solution, which he had signalled out.

The Prime Minister Truss has sacked him after only 38 days in the office. Nevertheless, she is not without a fault here. She stood by him and trusted his judgment. They both have defended and been vocal for it. It isn’t like Kwarteng was alone doing this. Yes, maybe he held some factors and didn’t have huge conference on every matter. However, Kwarteng was supported and ignited by Truss. If not.. she wouldn’t have spoken like she did at the Conservative Party Conference on the 5th October 2022.

It is only a mere week ago and not ancient news. Though the Bank of England has come in to save the financial markets. That is only necessary, because of the faulty and lack of trust in the process. The lack of confidence and the general of feeling won’t be anything better soon. It isn’t like the Prime Minister will create a better atmosphere or change the narrative in a significant way. Her ways isn’t like that and the inept cronyism of the Tories are self-deprecating right now.

Kwarteng is a victim of his own actions. No one should feel sorry for the man. Neither should anybody feel sorrow for the headache and issues internally for the Tories either. It is all self created and the citizens are paying the price. The Tories are accepting the higher prices, the costs of living is spiralling out and the “mini-budget” is the latest biscotti that caused havoc.

Truss will not give way or change in away possible. That’s not happening… Kwarteng MP was forced to jump on the sword, but he did it all to himself. It’s not like he couldn’t have changed sooner and only seen after the first weekend after the revelation. He could have smelled the fire and know there was trouble. However, Kwarteng decided to be bold and he lost everything doing so. Peace.

United Kingdom: Kwasi Kwarteng MP resignation letter to Prime Minister Liz Truss (14.10.2022)