East Africa Global Consulting

I have spent a good part with my friends who are faced with bereavement about the role of hope or grace of faith in the face of thier grief. Since I became a victim to grief myself lately, freinds have been kind enough and send supportive messages similar to what I say to people in such times. But when, a little more than a month of grief I am still caught unprepared. This poem soothes in a powerful way ;

Here is my five take on the current political race in the Republican primaries and why we would have a female president in November 2024:

1. the odds against a Haley upset are not as remote as they seem. She will finish second to Trump in Iowa and New Hampshire states, and will bring momentum into her home state of South Carolina, which holds the third primary in February.
2. The way donor and media outlets normally in this situation will be to put political pressure on DeSantis and Christie to drop out leaving Trump vs Haley.
3. Trump’s legal schedule will be so crowded he will have little time to stage his big rallies. His money pressures will also be mounting. Haley, who is nothing if not entirely biddable, has scope to offer Trump a deal in which he would pull out of the race in exchange for a pardon. That, in short, is her path to the big prize.
4. Haley’s malleability would make her dangerous to Biden in the general election. This leaves Democrats in the awkward position of both dreading Trump and rooting for him.
5. In conclusion she may well be the next president but also the first female president — she is so smart and will deftly thread the needle between the Maga base and “Never Trump” voters and beat Trump

The magnificent moon captured
Credit: Pure Life!

Opinion | These numbers show that black and white people live in two different Americas Numbers can help put American racism in perspective: The United States is a vastly different country, depending on the color of your skin.

With most African governments within the SSA region having announced some form of economic stimulus packages in the wake of the COVID-19 spread, few appear committed to supporting their most vulnerable populations. Those active in the informal economy are already suffering from a marked slowdown resulting from government-imposed restrictions. According to recent International Labour Organisation (ILO) estimates, more than 66% of total employment in sub-Saharan Africa is within the informal sector. Recognising this, Rwanda has led the charge announcing it will deliver free food to 20,000 households during its strict lockdown. Kenya swiftly followed suit, announcing plans to collect surplus food supplies as part of its preparedness efforts. Such initiatives are ostensibly aimed at preventing social discontent and potential unrest as sources of revenue for those living hand-to-mouth dry up.

Highlights :
Sudan deal defuses threat of 'slide into chaos'

A hard-won deal between Sudan's ruling generals and protest leaders has averted a slide into chaos or even civil war but many questions remain about its implementation, analysts say. Under the accord, signed Sunday after mediation by the African Union and Ethiopia, a civilian-majority sovereign council will lead Sudan through a transitional period of three years.

Construction drives Tanzania's economic growth
6 August 2019 | The East African
According to the NBS, construction, is the biggest driver of gross domestic product growth, recorded a growth rate of 13.2 per cent in the first quarter of 2019, compared with 15.6 per cent in the corresponding quarter of 2018.

Pop star candidate accused of treason in Uganda faces yet more charges
6 August 2019 | Bloomberg
Uganda brought five additional charges against pop star-turned politician Robert Kyagulanyi, who is already facing treason, less than a month after he said he will run for president in the polls due 2021.