Iam currently in Rwanda witnessing their presidential election campaign. The campaign lacks the usual drama of many African general elections: the rallies of opposition candidates are not broken up by the police, their supporters are not beaten by private militias, candidates do not appeal to ethnic sentiments to garner votes and there is no bribery of voters with sugar, soap, salt and alcohol. Candidates address issues like education, health, access to clean water, agriculture, youth affairs, infrastructure and women’s rights.
All the candidates are strong and seasoned politicians: President Paul Kagame (Tutsi) is the clearly the strongest standing on the ticket of the RPF. His main challenger, Dr Jean Damascene Ntawukuriryayo (Hutu), is the deputy speaker of the chamber of deputies (parliament) and a candidate for one of the oldest political parties in Rwanda, the PSD. It is also the second largest political party in the country. Campaigning for him is the leader of PSD, Dr. Vincent Biruta (Tutsi) and president of the Senate.
The third candidate is Prosper Higiro (Tutsi) survivor of genocide and deputy president of Senate. Finally is Alvera Mukabarama (Hutu) presenting PPC; she is senator and a former presidential candidate in the 2003 election. Mukabarama pulled out of the race in favour of Kagame protesting former candidate Faustin Twagiramungu’s strategy of appealing to ethnicity to garner votes in a country that needed unity. All the candidates agree that ethnicity should not be the basis of the election.
Under the law, every candidate is supposed to be given equal time in publicly owned media. Uncharacteristic of the general African pattern, this rule is enforced to the letter. In the government owned Kinyarwanda newspaper, all candidates appear on the front page. On television and radio, all candidates are given equal time. Even in the pro-RPF newspaper, The New Times, all candidates have equitable space for their campaigns and programmes.
The dominant section of the Western media, armed with a set of assumptions and prejudices about Africa, find it difficult to accept this. How can Africans campaign on issues other than tribe? How can electoral competition be devoid of violence and bribery? Because the reality does not fit their prejudices, they conclude that something must be wrong. So they run around trying to find anyone who can tell them something that will confirm their prejudices. Often, they find a representative of the extremist fringe of the Rwandan politics. He/she immediately becomes the “respected expert.â€
The “real†candidate for such journalists should have been a Victoire Ingabire, whose only ticket was ethnicity. For then, her campaign would have fulfilled their expectations of an election in Africa. A “genuine†Rwandan election is one where Hutu would be pitted against Tutsi and the two sides would quarrel bitterly about primordial ethnic hatreds. In the midst of trading these accusations, tempers would flare and violence would erupt.
In the context of a weak state, anarchy would spread. The Western journalist would finally have had the election she was looking for. As violence spreads, the journalist would call for international help to save “Africans†from their tribal feuds and their venal rulers. The humanitarian groups would sing the chorus. The image of Africa as a failed continent that needs outsiders to save it would be restored. Previously the strongest supporter of free and unfettered freedom of speech and competition, now the same journalist would turn around and write about how Africans are incapable of managing democracy. Soon academics, again from the West, would publish “research†showing how democracy in Africa leads to violence and state collapse.
A small but noisy section of the African elite, unable to question this stereotyping of our politics, disregarding the specificity of our context and suffering from intellectual laziness, sing the chorus of the master. This elite class does not see that Western journalists and academics come with a set of general assumptions (and prejudices) about Africa. They also have a set of principles about politics drawn from their own context. They try to superimpose these on our countries in complete disregard to the unique features of our societies. It is these ignorant assumptions that find popular expression among African elites.
As I have traversed villages and towns attending campaigns, interviewing ordinary people who turn up for these rallies, I have been impressed by the Rwandan people and their leaders. The people have said “NO†to the demons of the past and refused to be diverted by those who preach hatred and division. The leaders have refused to resort to ethnic appeals too. Most voters I talked to agree that for now, government should ban those politicians who seek to use ethnicity as a platform for elections.
However, Western media and their cheer leaders in Africa dismiss these candidates as if they are not in the campaign. The dominant section of Western media is still stuck with Ingabire because she represented what they want to see in Africa – an ethnically based campaign. Powerful opposition politicians in Rwanda with experience, stature and entrenched political parties like Ntawukuriryayo and Biruta are treated as if they do not exist. There may be issues of an ethnic nature that need to be legitimately debated. But the country is still trying to recover from this kind of politics that contributed with such vengeance to the fragmentation of this society and enabled those seeking genocide to easily gain and exercise control over this country.
It is an experiment whose future we cannot easily foretell. But for now, many Rwandans across the ethnic and political divide believe these restrictions against ethnic politics are necessary to promote harmony in a country where ethnic politics led to genocide. For now we can see the consolidation of a politics based on public service where Rwandans are citizens not clients. It may not be possible for Rwanda to banish the demons of ethnic hatred in a generation.
However, what is needed is to build a strong state capable of resisting these centrifugal forces, promote public service and economic growth. We can hope that as more people go to school, their incomes increase and society transforms, issues-based politics can consolidate and supersede ethnicity.
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Yes We Can
written by J Dean, August 10, 2010
written by J Dean, August 10, 2010
Africa will rise - I believe this is one of many success stories that will rewrite the history of not only the country but the continent.
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written by Simon, August 10, 2010
written by Simon, August 10, 2010
Mwenda, i think you are smart enough to see that this was not an election because there was no opposition. it's not different with the Habyarimana regime's elections where he was presenting alone.
you are simply corrupted. Time will came , you and Kagame will be history, you will both face the justice.
there is a lot of stories to cover in Uganda; why Rwanda? stop thinking that you are a specialist about Rwanda, you don't know what i going on in Rwanda and you will never know because you are corrupted. so please try to help your country who needs you and lets rwandans resolve their problems.
there is no good in blood money. you will only leave a face of a corrupted journalist for the generation to come.
you are simply corrupted. Time will came , you and Kagame will be history, you will both face the justice.
there is a lot of stories to cover in Uganda; why Rwanda? stop thinking that you are a specialist about Rwanda, you don't know what i going on in Rwanda and you will never know because you are corrupted. so please try to help your country who needs you and lets rwandans resolve their problems.
there is no good in blood money. you will only leave a face of a corrupted journalist for the generation to come.
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mwenda you vcall these ekections?
written by lwooga matat, August 10, 2010
written by lwooga matat, August 10, 2010
Presidential Elections which garner 97% of votes for a candidate shows there is a ploblem. Mwenda who was the opposition candidate worth talking about? the real opposition threat to kagame was silenced long before elections so Kagame literally competed against himself. Spare us your so called analyisis of a situation which is already hopeless and a shame to Africa's progress.At least in Uganda we dont refuse people to register parties , candidates win with margins that represent fair competition,and no political party is refused to register in order to compete, we dont murder journalists and politicians.
Mwenda abnyarwanda olumu bajja kutta baveeko
Mwenda abnyarwanda olumu bajja kutta baveeko
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mwenda you vcall these ekections?
written by lwooga matat, August 10, 2010
written by lwooga matat, August 10, 2010
Presidential Elections which garner 97% of votes for a candidate shows there is a ploblem. Mwenda who was the opposition candidate worth talking about? the real opposition threat to kagame was silenced long before elections so Kagame literally competed against himself. Spare us your so called analyisis of a situation which is already hopeless and a shame to Africa's progress.At least in Uganda we dont refuse people to register parties , candidates win with margins that represent fair competition,and no political party is refused to register in order to compete, we dont murder journalists and politicians.
Mwenda abnyarwanda olumu bajja kutta baveeko
Mwenda abnyarwanda olumu bajja kutta baveeko
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written by V. Ben, August 10, 2010
written by V. Ben, August 10, 2010
Mwenda's article seems to insinuate that Rwandese electoral process is a perfect one. he dared not mention any shortcoming. and therefore democratic process in rwanda is perfect? is this what you want us to believe? i have always heard you are a bright guy and have a good anallytical brain, but after reading yr articles in the recent past, i really believe that yr intelligence was indeed exergarated.
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written by Kampaalan, August 10, 2010
written by Kampaalan, August 10, 2010
This may confirm President-elect Kagame’s popularity with his people. 92.9 % vote take is impressive.
A blooming half-hearted pseudo-democrat, Kagame earned this trophy by silencing opponents, dispatching others into forced exile, jailing promising patriots, and promoting myths of democracy via “dead-end” party organizations. In this, he has handed the presidency to himself.
The scare tactic evident in this election, of excluding political opponents by smearing them with Rwanda’s genocidal past is profitable in the ephemeral political span. In the long-run though, even Kagame must allow that its persistent use may steer Rwanda to its ugly past.
A blooming half-hearted pseudo-democrat, Kagame earned this trophy by silencing opponents, dispatching others into forced exile, jailing promising patriots, and promoting myths of democracy via “dead-end” party organizations. In this, he has handed the presidency to himself.
The scare tactic evident in this election, of excluding political opponents by smearing them with Rwanda’s genocidal past is profitable in the ephemeral political span. In the long-run though, even Kagame must allow that its persistent use may steer Rwanda to its ugly past.
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written by geofrey, August 10, 2010
written by geofrey, August 10, 2010
we as ugandans happened to have arespected journalist in the past ,called adrew mwenda who currently works under the pay check of paul kagame to out forge and concokoot fabricated masks on atyrant in asmall C.AFRICA state for the sake of his private benefits,i call upon daily monitor to recruit u again such dat your glory can come back ,otherwise you are detoriatng in your career,shame on you considering your past glory
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written by geofrey, August 10, 2010
written by geofrey, August 10, 2010
we as ugandans happened to have arespected journalist in the past ,called adrew mwenda who currently works under the pay check of paul kagame to out forge and concokoot fabricated masks on atyrant in asmall C.AFRICA state for the sake of his private benefits,i call upon daily monitor to recruit u again such dat your glory can come back ,otherwise you are detoriatng in your career,shame on you considering your past glory
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Wrong about Mwenda!
written by Jude, August 10, 2010
written by Jude, August 10, 2010
I think that Mwenda knows exactly what he is doing. If he is gonna be a critic to the Rwandan President elect, he should be an insider first. This will enable him to be critical with tangable facts. Do not under estimate his ability yet, its too early.
I think that journalism is not only about criticizing, but giving credit where due.
Thanks Mwenda for the good work.
I think that journalism is not only about criticizing, but giving credit where due.
Thanks Mwenda for the good work.
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written by Kabale Davidson, August 10, 2010
written by Kabale Davidson, August 10, 2010
Democracy and elections in Rwanda! Indeed, it was KAGAME against KAGAME! My Gad! Then why all these continuosly freeing refugees, press murgings, etc..?? Andrew Mwenda was long confirmed Rwanda's second Ambassador to Uganda and its International PR. This pierce of writing is perfectly ok and earns him his pay cheque as per his asignement. Let's forget about bright or brilliant journalists; it is all about pecuniary gains and survival. GOD SAVE AFRICANS. We are surely moving towards self destruction.
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written by Kabale Davidson, August 10, 2010
written by Kabale Davidson, August 10, 2010
Democracy and elections in Rwanda! Indeed, it was KAGAME against KAGAME! My Gad! Then why all these continuosly freeing refugees, press murgings, etc..?? Andrew Mwenda was long confirmed Rwanda's second Ambassador to Uganda and its International PR. This pierce of writing is perfectly ok and earns him his pay cheque as per his asignement. Let's forget about bright or brilliant journalists; it is all about pecuniary gains and survival. GOD SAVE AFRICANS. We are surely moving towards self destruction.
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dodgy elections
written by Apophis, August 10, 2010
written by Apophis, August 10, 2010
Any election where a candidate wins by ridiculous margins must be taken with a huge pinch of salt. If the main opposition was prevented from contesting it would mean that the incumbent was running against himself virtually unopposed, its like a footballer taking a penalty with an open goal without a keeper. Of course he will score. Because the real opposition is not represented their supporters will also decide to boycott the election. Only dictators can achieve 90+ per cent in elections. Such elections are likely to be rigged.
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Are you still the one?
written by Jude, August 11, 2010
written by Jude, August 11, 2010
Surely mwenda is experiencing some professional erosion,how come he is the only one calling the past Rwandan election free and fair, may be kagame sponsors the independent???
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Made in Rwanda !!!
written by Jim, August 11, 2010
written by Jim, August 11, 2010
Guys don't bother yourselves, we Rwandese know better what we want, so due respect leave us alone.Whatever you see that is amazing you and is happening in Rwanda, it is simply because it is MADE IN RWANDA and not elsewhere. Welldone Mwenda.
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Be Objective like Mwenda
written by ndembo, August 11, 2010
written by ndembo, August 11, 2010
Dear readers,
reactors like simon, lwooga mafuti and others critical of mwenda's should know thatMwneda is writing from Kigali on what he has observed. To be objective in criticizing him, one would have been on the ground not just to sit in Kampala and wait to reflect what you are used to. Kibokos, black mambas and harassment of opposition. Rwanda has outgrown that and it is time for Africans to discuss issues and not to sit lazily to a wait soap and sugar from campaigners. In one of the Ugandan dialects, they say: "AKARUNGI KETUNDA". This answers the victory of Kagame. God bless Africa, god bless Rwanda, God bless Kagame, God be blessed for RPF in your Rwanda. Imana yirirwa ahandi igataha i Rwanda= Very TRUE!!!
reactors like simon, lwooga mafuti and others critical of mwenda's should know thatMwneda is writing from Kigali on what he has observed. To be objective in criticizing him, one would have been on the ground not just to sit in Kampala and wait to reflect what you are used to. Kibokos, black mambas and harassment of opposition. Rwanda has outgrown that and it is time for Africans to discuss issues and not to sit lazily to a wait soap and sugar from campaigners. In one of the Ugandan dialects, they say: "AKARUNGI KETUNDA". This answers the victory of Kagame. God bless Africa, god bless Rwanda, God bless Kagame, God be blessed for RPF in your Rwanda. Imana yirirwa ahandi igataha i Rwanda= Very TRUE!!!
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written by Big Daddy, August 11, 2010
written by Big Daddy, August 11, 2010
I hope that Prof. of doom at Antwerp, Filip Reyntjens will take time to digest this!
To hell with his forecasts on Rwanda's future. Rwanda is better off without the confusion which Filip had created under the discriminatory constitution he had helped create during the tyranny of Habyarimana.
Way to go Paul. Kagame Oyeeeeeeeeeeeeeee! Rwanda Oyeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!
Let the sceptics vanish in anguish and shame.
To hell with his forecasts on Rwanda's future. Rwanda is better off without the confusion which Filip had created under the discriminatory constitution he had helped create during the tyranny of Habyarimana.
Way to go Paul. Kagame Oyeeeeeeeeeeeeeee! Rwanda Oyeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!
Let the sceptics vanish in anguish and shame.
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A Question to Mwenda
written by Poe, August 11, 2010
If you were Rwandese, do you think you would be able to work as a journalist under the Kagame regime?
written by Poe, August 11, 2010
If you were Rwandese, do you think you would be able to work as a journalist under the Kagame regime?
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A Question to Mwenda
written by Poe, August 11, 2010
If you were Rwandese, do you think you would be able to work as a journalist under the Kagame regime?
written by Poe, August 11, 2010
If you were Rwandese, do you think you would be able to work as a journalist under the Kagame regime?
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A Question to Mwenda
written by Poe, August 11, 2010
If you were Rwandese, do you think you would be able to work as a journalist under the Kagame regime?
written by Poe, August 11, 2010
If you were Rwandese, do you think you would be able to work as a journalist under the Kagame regime?
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Ugandanz stop ur wolokoso
written by Muringe , August 11, 2010
written by Muringe , August 11, 2010
If Rwandese say the elections were free and fair, who a you Ugandans to come and say the contrary. Go to Facebook and see how Rwandese are commenting about the electionz. I don’t think the mighty Kagame persuaded them.
Urakarame Peresida, imana ikongere ubuzima n’ubwenge kugeza urwanda rwa gasabo mu vision 2020.
Urakarame Peresida, imana ikongere ubuzima n’ubwenge kugeza urwanda rwa gasabo mu vision 2020.
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Admin.
written by Asiimwe, August 11, 2010
written by Asiimwe, August 11, 2010
I first of all i'll start by congratulating my President: Congs. Yr Excellency, you were trully sent by God and he will protect you and all Rwandans against all the threats there may be. Long Live Kagame Paul, Long Live RPF and Long Live Rwanda. We shall stand by u forever.
Long live mr. president.
Long live mr. president.
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written by Asiimwe, August 11, 2010
written by Asiimwe, August 11, 2010
And for those few Rwandans (Hutus & Tutsis) who are preaching hatred and betraying their motherland, this curse will follow them even up to their grand-children's children. No one can betray his/her country and just walk away with it. You will surelly pay soon or later. As a saying goes in Kiny "USENYA URWE UMUTIZA UMUHORO", Bariya banyamahanga nibyo baba bakora, ntarundi rukundo babafitiye. Barabashyigikira kugirango musenye igihugu cyanyu, namwe muti "turaje rwose". Mushatse musubiza agatima impembero, mugashyira inyungu za rubanda imbere aho gushyira izanyu imbere.
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Admin.
written by Asiimwe, August 11, 2010
written by Asiimwe, August 11, 2010
Finally to all the sceptics, We love our country, our President and our countrymen. Stop interfering with our country's issues. All we need is peace and unity in our country. So, kindly keep your mean "nothings" to yourselves and let us be.
Once gain, Long Live Mr. President.
Once gain, Long Live Mr. President.
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written by Mupenzi, August 11, 2010
written by Mupenzi, August 11, 2010
very fanny Ugandans are commenting more on Rwandan issues than we Rwandese as if they know more.
Ha ha ha ha ha muswade mufe ku midaala gya mwe, please first solve yo own probs otherwise for Rwanda we are very happy.
Igihugu kya mata nu buki
Longlive Kagame, Longlive Rwanda
Ha ha ha ha ha muswade mufe ku midaala gya mwe, please first solve yo own probs otherwise for Rwanda we are very happy.
Igihugu kya mata nu buki
Longlive Kagame, Longlive Rwanda
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Mwenda a consumate gluttony
written by Kagome, August 11, 2010
written by Kagome, August 11, 2010
Great Kagame rubber stamped his win! Mwenda poor fellow!thinks he is smart, wapii? he is a typical opportunisticdriven by greed and gluttony!!!!A poor analysit and a failed PR spin doctor!
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written by WALUBEMBE JONAH, August 11, 2010
written by WALUBEMBE JONAH, August 11, 2010
i too was singing and dancing the tune of western media till my eyes were opened two years ago.i used to wonder why south americans are increasingly becoming leftist.i finally found out that western countries donot love us but what weak corrupt leaders in africa who can listen only to their tune.unfortunetly among the educated african elite whites are treated as semi gods,what they say is religion which should not be questioned.i would love to be a true africanist but in our society you can easily be called mad.only events of gross suffering like the genocide can only teach us what we can be.
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written by WALUBEMBE JONAH, August 11, 2010
written by WALUBEMBE JONAH, August 11, 2010
i too was singing and dancing the tune of western media till my eyes were opened two years ago.i used to wonder why south americans are increasingly becoming leftist.i finally found out that western countries donot love us but what weak corrupt leaders in africa who can listen only to their tune.unfortunetly among the educated african elite whites are treated as semi gods,what they say is religion which should not be questioned.i would love to be a true africanist but in our society you can easily be called mad.only events of gross suffering like the genocide can only teach us what we can be.
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written by Birgit, August 11, 2010
written by Birgit, August 11, 2010
Part 1
Mr. Mwenda, I appreciate you took the trouble travelling to Rwanda for observing the elections on the spot.
Unfortunately you disappointed your readers this time.
Be honest, there is no ideal state on earth - nor in Asia neither in Africa or the west. Nevertheless you want us to believe, Rwanda is 'paradise' where everything is working the right way - economy, education, health and democracy as well.
93 % votes for Kagame. Excuse me, but history never saw such a result in any democracy.
Mr. Mwenda, I appreciate you took the trouble travelling to Rwanda for observing the elections on the spot.
Unfortunately you disappointed your readers this time.
Be honest, there is no ideal state on earth - nor in Asia neither in Africa or the west. Nevertheless you want us to believe, Rwanda is 'paradise' where everything is working the right way - economy, education, health and democracy as well.
93 % votes for Kagame. Excuse me, but history never saw such a result in any democracy.
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written by Birgit, August 11, 2010
written by Birgit, August 11, 2010
part 2 :
This time there seems to be a blind spot in your journalistic eye.
You accuse western journalists for putting their assumptions and prejudices on Africa into the content of their articles.. But obviously you behaved somehow similar ? Maybe, you noticed what you wanted to see ?
Reading through the press, one can find several articles by journalists - African as well as Western - who easily separate the issues. They praise the achievements made in Rwanda so far, but at the same time they also point out the current lack of democracy.
What is wrong about it ?
This kind of fair awareness is a crucial part of the long process to achieve a state as close as possible to 'paradise'.
This time there seems to be a blind spot in your journalistic eye.
You accuse western journalists for putting their assumptions and prejudices on Africa into the content of their articles.. But obviously you behaved somehow similar ? Maybe, you noticed what you wanted to see ?
Reading through the press, one can find several articles by journalists - African as well as Western - who easily separate the issues. They praise the achievements made in Rwanda so far, but at the same time they also point out the current lack of democracy.
What is wrong about it ?
This kind of fair awareness is a crucial part of the long process to achieve a state as close as possible to 'paradise'.
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Any other time or Place I would say Mweda was full of Crap.
written by Fred, August 11, 2010
written by Fred, August 11, 2010
True statistic tell us that in a true democracy no one can win by a margin so large. But Rwanda has proven against all odds to be an anomaly. See in 1994, the international community expecting the new young Rwandan government to collapse and cramble played await and see game. With the exception of afew NGOs, donors stayed away. Kagame and the Rwandan proved themselves and everyone minus a few haters showed up to support a peaceful Rwanda. Looking at Somali who'd have thunk it. Yes a few liberties are sacrificed for peace and progress. Congration President Elect Kagame your people have spoken!!!!
Mr. Mwenda, I look forward your real analysis of Rwanda (postive and Negative) Surely you don't beleive Kagame or Rwanda for that matter are perfect.
Mr. Mwenda, I look forward your real analysis of Rwanda (postive and Negative) Surely you don't beleive Kagame or Rwanda for that matter are perfect.
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don't take us back
written by ndembo, August 11, 2010
written by ndembo, August 11, 2010
But does Brigit wish to give a new face to Democracy? Is democracy related to divisionism and tribalism the West wish to perpetuate in the African political context? Rwandans have said a big NO to that wishful thinking rich in malice. What matters for them is to see one another as jouyous children of the same land with a vision for their future generation characterized by hard work, decency and a corrupt free Nation-State. Who would wish a return of Konyi on Ugandans soil? So is Ingabire's Philosophy unwanted in Rwanda.
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Amahoro n,iterambere iwacu i Rwanda
written by sano, August 11, 2010
Thank you President Kagame for what you have done for our Country,
from east, west, north, south, women, men, youth, elders.
you guys who write all kind of rubbishes, plz give us a break, mind your own business,
we know where we came from and where we are today. we know better what is good for our county.
May Almighty God bless our President Kagame, our country Rwanda, All Rwandese & friends of Rwanda.
Tugire amahoro iwacu i Rwanda, iterambere mu gihugu cyanu ndetse no kuri buri munyarwanda wese.
written by sano, August 11, 2010
Thank you President Kagame for what you have done for our Country,
from east, west, north, south, women, men, youth, elders.
you guys who write all kind of rubbishes, plz give us a break, mind your own business,
we know where we came from and where we are today. we know better what is good for our county.
May Almighty God bless our President Kagame, our country Rwanda, All Rwandese & friends of Rwanda.
Tugire amahoro iwacu i Rwanda, iterambere mu gihugu cyanu ndetse no kuri buri munyarwanda wese.
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written by JIM, August 11, 2010
written by JIM, August 11, 2010
Even Saddam of Iraq and Hitler of Germany all had votes over 90%. So why not Kagame. After all doesn't he belong to the same ilk.
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written by Bob Kabaziguruka, August 11, 2010
written by Bob Kabaziguruka, August 11, 2010
Kagame should have appointed you Mwenda to head the electoral commission in place of this careless lot. How could he not get ijana ku ijana?
With only RPF observers at the polling stations, imagine if one was to have a look at your ballot only to find you had voted incorrectly.
With only RPF observers at the polling stations, imagine if one was to have a look at your ballot only to find you had voted incorrectly.
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written by Nzamuhimbaza, August 11, 2010
written by Nzamuhimbaza, August 11, 2010
Mwenda,
Tell those who don’t believe in what you are saying to go to Rwanda and see how impressive and calm is Rwanda. I really understand and pity those who hardly believe Rwandan elections were free and fair! What happens in Rwanda is very rare in African countries, so, don’t blame them much for not believing what Mwenda tells them, however their ignorance doesn’t exempt them from learning the truth.
Tell those who don’t believe in what you are saying to go to Rwanda and see how impressive and calm is Rwanda. I really understand and pity those who hardly believe Rwandan elections were free and fair! What happens in Rwanda is very rare in African countries, so, don’t blame them much for not believing what Mwenda tells them, however their ignorance doesn’t exempt them from learning the truth.
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written by Nzamuhimbaza, August 11, 2010
written by Nzamuhimbaza, August 11, 2010
Simon, lwooga, mafuti etc, it seems you are talking out of context, you need to understand Rwanda and where Mzee Kagame brought that country from – from ashes to the glory of an international recognition. In fact those who never voted for Kagame it’s either he blocked their egos of corruption, ethnicity, embezzlement of public resources, nepotisms and many other evils that benefit individuals rather than the general public.
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written by Nzamuhimbaza, August 11, 2010
written by Nzamuhimbaza, August 11, 2010
What is wrong with winning election with such big margin if it is the decision of the citizens? Why should elections be considered democratic only when there are chaos, fighting, poor turn up, demonstrations etc? In Rwanda, things are not like that way, people know where Kagame found the country and how he has restored the dignity of Rwanda, those who do not what to see it, it is your problems, leave us alone.
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written by Nzamuhimbaza, August 11, 2010
written by Nzamuhimbaza, August 11, 2010
We know where we are coming from, where we are today and where we want to go tomorrow, and we have confidence in President Kagame that, together with him we can go far. We voted for him because of his vision and actions for Rwanda. Those of you who are used by politicians to throw your dirt in this article, please, please, please, leave us alone. Mzee Kagame is a leader not a liar, he is active not dormant, he is a man of action!! We love Mzee Kagame, please relieve him of your envy and respite.
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written by gafabusa, August 11, 2010
written by gafabusa, August 11, 2010
Naomi Campbell is denying the knowledge that the blood diamonds she received in SA were from Charles Taylor, the day will come when Mwenda will deny the benefits from Kagame, but then the cock will have crowed three times, then he will know who he has biblically emulated by omission or commission.
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written by Mupenzi, August 11, 2010
written by Mupenzi, August 11, 2010
Dear all sceptics, I would like to inform you that it is even possible that Mr. Kagame would have scored a far better margin than infact I was surprised that he didnot reach 100% mark. I mean what hasn't he done for Rwanda. The best roads are in Rwanda, One cow per person, Free medical health care, Free education for all, women empowerment and security for all. did you know that a motovehicle accident in Rwanda would make headlines? Corruption is in the past.To mention but a few.The only way opposition can maneouver around to get votes is on ethnic divisionism which is an offence punishable by law.So guys don't be surprised and don't feel sorry for Victoire Ingabire coz her gospel was on divisionism saying Hutus were marginalised which was a false statement.
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written by gafabusa, August 11, 2010
written by gafabusa, August 11, 2010
Many Rwandese find it easy to run to Uganda and after messing up their country and hope to seek asylum in Uganda this time, were are to herd you in IDP camps and administer corporal punishment, because we have warned you that undemocratic means are not sustainable in the long run, but you want to learn by exampling yourselves.
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written by DAVID, August 11, 2010
written by DAVID, August 11, 2010
That Kagame won with over 95%???!!!,my foot.The truth is that he was running against himself.He first outmanoeuvred the poll exercise by defranchising Victoire Ingabire and her supporters.Has Mwenda forgotten the reported cases of murder,imprisonment,threats and censure of the critical voices in the run up to Rwanda election drama????.Not even Robert Mugabe who's much hated by the west for his dictatorial tendencies could organise such stage managed elections in 2008.
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In Africa incumbent presidents don't lose: Rwanda might try again in 2017
written by Ocheto, August 11, 2010
written by Ocheto, August 11, 2010
Those elections were a moot exercise, a walk through emotions, because the outcome was a certainty. There wasn’t any credible opposition to talk of because it has been eviscerated. And in Africa no incumbents loose. They step down. So, a chance for electoral competitive democracy in Rwanda won’t probably take place until 2017, when and if Kagame respects the law (constitution) and steps down. Even then his successor will probably be hand-picked but it would be better than one autocrat manipulating the constitution so that they stay in office indefinitely as happens in so many Africa countries, especially Uganda.
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good job mwenda
written by nshuti, August 11, 2010
written by nshuti, August 11, 2010
good job Mwenda, twe abanyarwanda twishimiye intsinzi ya kagame. bwira abo bagande barebe ibibazo byabo hagati ya al shaabab, bukenya,mbabazi,M7....... twe tuzi icyo dushaka naho tujya. please muduhe amahoro mw'abagande mwe
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Mr Mwenda, your article on Rwanda is heavily one-sided and probably compromised
written by Stephen Twinoburyo, August 11, 2010
written by Stephen Twinoburyo, August 11, 2010
My response to this article was too long and could not load so I have placed it on my blog and I post the link here:
http://ugandaspeaks.wordpress.com/2010/08/11/mr-mwenda-your-article-on-rwanda-is-heavily-one-sided-and-probably-compromised/
http://ugandaspeaks.wordpress.com/2010/08/11/mr-mwenda-your-article-on-rwanda-is-heavily-one-sided-and-probably-compromised/
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written by simon, August 11, 2010
written by simon, August 11, 2010
to Mr Nzamuhimbaza, nshuti,etc; i would like remind you are not the only Rwandans here and you don't speak in behalf of Rwandans, you are just individuals. if you like kagame it's you right but you should know that all Rwandans are not blind and fanatic as you are. you should know at which price we are getting roads and building.
during Hitler's regime roads were constructed and Germany achieved a lot of goals but that didn't stop Hitler to be the worst dictator of our time.open your eyes and save Rwanda when you still have time unless we will end-up in an other political crisis.
during Hitler's regime roads were constructed and Germany achieved a lot of goals but that didn't stop Hitler to be the worst dictator of our time.open your eyes and save Rwanda when you still have time unless we will end-up in an other political crisis.
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written by ndembo, August 11, 2010
written by ndembo, August 11, 2010
But Simon why not remove a speck from your eyes first before meddling in Rwanda's democratic process. Do you want to give lessons to anybody. Nzamuhimbaza is just reflecting what was announced by the dignified EC headed by a well known man of honor and respect- Prof. Chrysologue, which he too got from the objective judgment of Rwandans both within and in diaspola. If you are a democrat, this would be a time for you to join Rwandans in jubilation and ask other States in Africa to adhere to the rule of law during democratic elections. Lets us all, as Africans of good will tell the likes of Ingabire and Faustine Twagiramungu that what matters is Peoples' interests above Individual's.
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written by Eric, August 12, 2010
written by Eric, August 12, 2010
Congratulations Mwenda,
the future will speak to your critics...
professionalism is not just about hating Kagame and misreporting the facts on the ground..
I am very supportive of your articles.
It's now common that when someone reports about Rwanda and Kagame in a positive way, he becomes unprofessional journalist, corrupted and so on ..
But facts are there, results are there , New Rwanda and Kagame suppoters are so many.
The mass support of Kagame is about results, a job well done beyond our expectations.
Those who critisize him have the right to do so but they have to put into account that we are millions of rwandans and friends of Rwanda who support him in recognition of his accomplishments..
Long live to Paul Kagame, our beloved visionnary leader....
the future will speak to your critics...
professionalism is not just about hating Kagame and misreporting the facts on the ground..
I am very supportive of your articles.
It's now common that when someone reports about Rwanda and Kagame in a positive way, he becomes unprofessional journalist, corrupted and so on ..
But facts are there, results are there , New Rwanda and Kagame suppoters are so many.
The mass support of Kagame is about results, a job well done beyond our expectations.
Those who critisize him have the right to do so but they have to put into account that we are millions of rwandans and friends of Rwanda who support him in recognition of his accomplishments..
Long live to Paul Kagame, our beloved visionnary leader....
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You have lost it
written by Fred Byekwaso, August 12, 2010
written by Fred Byekwaso, August 12, 2010
Mwenda. The article confirms it. You are in Kagame's pockets. PERIOD.
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I love my Country (part 1 of 3)
written by munyarwanda2010@gmail.com, August 12, 2010
written by munyarwanda2010@gmail.com, August 12, 2010
I love Drake Music, I do like 24 and desperate housewife, and like most human I think that sugar taste sweeter than salt. I also enjoy drinks with friend on weekend. I am a young entrepreneur and live in Rwanda. I also love beautiful girls. I share these tastes and preference with many of people of my age in the same condition as I.(to be continue)
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I love my Country (part 2 of 3)
written by munyarwanda2010@gmail.com, August 12, 2010
written by munyarwanda2010@gmail.com, August 12, 2010
Does it make my choices and preference wrong because they are of 95% of people? Rwandan have made it democratic choices of PK because he suite their taste, need and aspirations, if we are 92% of us who like him to lead us for the next 7 years, what wrong with that???
and if you are jalouss it is working here, get a life, or wait 7 years, and outsource him to run your "democratic bad in shape and confused country". That is my advise to you! yes you who being political correct and think your view is more important/valuable than the one of 92% of Rwandan who voted.
and if you are jalouss it is working here, get a life, or wait 7 years, and outsource him to run your "democratic bad in shape and confused country". That is my advise to you! yes you who being political correct and think your view is more important/valuable than the one of 92% of Rwandan who voted.
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I love my Country (part 3 of 3)
written by munyarwanda2010@gmail.com, August 12, 2010
written by munyarwanda2010@gmail.com, August 12, 2010
The so called US world leader in democracy has only two views(and a half) of doing things the democratic way. I hahad to that. and you want to challenge 5 million of Rwandas?????????????????????? did you come to observe the election to make some democratic comment.
I love my country and Long live to PK and he is taking me with his vision.
You want to know about democracy: come watch and learn
PS: I am in Kagame Pocket, I voted for HIM> deal with it or debate with me via email
I love my country and Long live to PK and he is taking me with his vision.
You want to know about democracy: come watch and learn
PS: I am in Kagame Pocket, I voted for HIM> deal with it or debate with me via email
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I love my Country( End)
written by munyarwanda2010@gmail.com, August 12, 2010
written by munyarwanda2010@gmail.com, August 12, 2010
I also love dbanj fall in love, Juliana Kanyomozi, Meddy,
Let agree to desagree that in some case people can share the same view of things if they are in the same environment. Rwanda is a nice country and those who dont understand the current Rwanda are the one not in it.
Advise:
Come to Rwanda you will love the people and the country. And then, U can start the process of requesting the nationality and wishing you had it on the 09/07/2010 and had voted for PK
Let agree to desagree that in some case people can share the same view of things if they are in the same environment. Rwanda is a nice country and those who dont understand the current Rwanda are the one not in it.
Advise:
Come to Rwanda you will love the people and the country. And then, U can start the process of requesting the nationality and wishing you had it on the 09/07/2010 and had voted for PK
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written by Rwagasabo, August 12, 2010
written by Rwagasabo, August 12, 2010
It's ridiculous that Ugandans knows what is best for us. WE elected President Kagame back into office because we wanted it. What is actually your problem? We are fine with our leader and our country. Stay away and don't bother. Thanks Mwenda for this great article, it's a pity that your compatriots are not so smart as you are!!
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Rwanda in part of the East African Community and African Union: no more refugees
written by Ocheto, August 12, 2010
written by Ocheto, August 12, 2010
Rwanda is part of the East African Community that is why it matters to Ugandans. Kagame is Ugandan made. The RPF was founded in and sponsored by Uganda. Rwandan has gone Anglais like Uganda is. Most importantly whenever political trouble brews in Rwanda, as it has done the last several decades, it spills into innto the rest of East African,especially Uganda and TZ. And Mwenda is Ugandan -- Mutoro. Uganda wishes Rwanda well, so that it doesn't spend its meager resources catering to Rwandese refugees.
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God, spare us these idlers
written by Frank Zaga, August 12, 2010
written by Frank Zaga, August 12, 2010
First, I need to congratulate H.E P Kagame upon his Victory. We really treasure the work you have done 4 Rwanda and Rwandans.4get about those doomsayers as time will tell when we surpass them in terms of devt.
We did not become a failed state, we are not and we will not be so as long as HE P Kagame is alive.
I think we Rwandans should hold your views in contempt and even trash them coz they are not constructive at all. We cast our votes and you are there blowing yr mega phones. But 4who, and why in the first place bcoz you are no one's mouth piece. That is why Africa needs prayers.
We did not become a failed state, we are not and we will not be so as long as HE P Kagame is alive.
I think we Rwandans should hold your views in contempt and even trash them coz they are not constructive at all. We cast our votes and you are there blowing yr mega phones. But 4who, and why in the first place bcoz you are no one's mouth piece. That is why Africa needs prayers.
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written by King, August 12, 2010
written by King, August 12, 2010
Guys, is this the Stanford-trained Andrew Mwenda who used to be an investigative, objective and independent firebrand journalist? I strongly doubt Andrew can write such crap about any election on planet Earth. If it is true that Andrew wrote this piece of crap, something is fundamentally wrong with him and I would recommend a medical check up on his mind or some further journalistic training. Shall we ever really have any good journalists out there if Andrew can be compromised to this level??
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written by Moses, August 12, 2010
written by Moses, August 12, 2010
It's simply amazing to see how easily Africans can slip into the dungeon they have been condemned to by the West. It's also fairly understandable that such a vast majority would find Rwanda's gigantic leap from anarchy to commendable socio-political harmony incomprehensible.
I loathe vain arguments and so, to put it simply, anyone that thought Africans cannot tell right from wrong or find the ability to look beyond petty idiocy and deal with real issues should visit Rwanda. I also invite every African to gracefully applaud Rwanda and humbly pick a leaf.
God bless Rwanda!!!
I loathe vain arguments and so, to put it simply, anyone that thought Africans cannot tell right from wrong or find the ability to look beyond petty idiocy and deal with real issues should visit Rwanda. I also invite every African to gracefully applaud Rwanda and humbly pick a leaf.
God bless Rwanda!!!
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MWENDA: please remember Balaam and his talking donkey
written by Margaret S. Maringa, August 12, 2010
written by Margaret S. Maringa, August 12, 2010
One of these days your donkey (newspaper) will talk -- when the Almighty GOD casually hijacks your paid editorials.
And you wil find yourself sitting next to old Balaam -- shouting the impossible -- gushing admiration and blessings upon your favourite scapegoats !!!!!!!!
Yes sireeeeee ...........that comical day is surely coming soon.................without delay.
And you wil find yourself sitting next to old Balaam -- shouting the impossible -- gushing admiration and blessings upon your favourite scapegoats !!!!!!!!
Yes sireeeeee ...........that comical day is surely coming soon.................without delay.
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Pathetic Baloney
written by Kagame, August 12, 2010
written by Kagame, August 12, 2010
This is pathetic baloney by Andrew. The articles other newspapers like in the observer is more balanced.
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Pathetic Baloney
written by Kagame, August 12, 2010
written by Kagame, August 12, 2010
This is pathetic baloney by Andrew. The articles in other newspapers by less known journalists like in the observer are even more balanced.
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written by ndembo, August 12, 2010
written by ndembo, August 12, 2010
Ocheto's reaction to Mwenda's article should be read with all contempt it deserves. He ought to know that it does not take long for any one to become a refugee as long as the conditions in time and space so warrants. Many Ugandans in the North and West Nile were refugees in the Sudan and former Zaire. Others were refugees in Kenya, Sweden etc during Obote II, Kabaka Mutesa too sought refugee in UK through Rwanda and Burundi, just to mention but a few. Rwandan who lived as refugees in Uganda contributed heavily towards Uganda's development and stability now enjoyed, despite all marginalizations encountered at the time. Thanks to RPF and Kagame, whose agenda is NEVER AGAIN!
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Reactions to my blog post on this article
written by Stephen Twinoburyo, August 12, 2010
written by Stephen Twinoburyo, August 12, 2010
There have been interesting responses to my response to this article that I posted on the blog:
http://ugandaspeaks.wordpress.com/2010/08/11/mr-mwenda-your-article-on-rwanda-is-heavily-one-sided-and-probably-compromised/
http://ugandaspeaks.wordpress.com/2010/08/11/mr-mwenda-your-article-on-rwanda-is-heavily-one-sided-and-probably-compromised/
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That is why we want stable democratic government in Africa
written by Ocheto, August 12, 2010
written by Ocheto, August 12, 2010
Rwanda is not being singled out, neither are the refugee problems unique to Rwanda, but it's topically relevant to refer to Rwanda because it has just had its elections. The same problem applies to all African countries especially East African countries - Uganda, Kenya, Burundi - all need stable democratic governments. Mwenda article was probably written in anticipation of the criticism of the election from western media. Here is one, a New York Times editorial: http://www.nytimes.com/2010/08...&th&emc=th
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written by JIM, August 12, 2010
written by JIM, August 12, 2010
Wow!! It must have been a great challenge doing the logistics for interior design of the Electrol voting centers. Color coding greens blues and even the gay pink at some stations must have taken real artistry to accomplish. I guess you could call it Democracy redecorated and redesigned. aaaaaaaahhh!!! ain't that a nice way to obfuscate how runny the colors in the decor runs. careful not to wash any of the materials. It might turn out hazardous kinda like a WMD.
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written by aderonke kamanzi, August 12, 2010
written by aderonke kamanzi, August 12, 2010
informative article...
But why still refer to Rwandans as Tutsi and Hutu by listing the respective candidates and ethnicities...Nowhere and at no time did these candidates refer to themselves as such!! your article itself says they did not appeal to ethnic sentiments.....
But why still refer to Rwandans as Tutsi and Hutu by listing the respective candidates and ethnicities...Nowhere and at no time did these candidates refer to themselves as such!! your article itself says they did not appeal to ethnic sentiments.....
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A 93% landslide victory in any democracy is anomaly!
written by omuzinyi, August 12, 2010
written by omuzinyi, August 12, 2010
No other media credibly keeps the world better informed than the western media. This is the same media Mwenda has often used as a source for many of his articles through the years!
What has gotten into Mwenda's ego to now attack and question the credibility of the world's most independent sources for news and information from around the world?
What has gotten into Mwenda's ego to now attack and question the credibility of the world's most independent sources for news and information from around the world?
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what a good bed night story
written by Isaac, August 12, 2010
written by Isaac, August 12, 2010
For the first time i failed to read Mwenda's article to the end. This the worst article ever. It sounded like a child bed night story. Wow Rwanda the utopia of Africa and the world!!
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written by ndembo, August 13, 2010
written by ndembo, August 13, 2010
As things stand, I would appeal to the BANYARWANDA of good will for Rwanda, not to waste anymore time, he who has ears have heard. Honeymoon for RPF is never there. Down to business especially in endogenizing policies which are profitable for the Rwandans of today and tomorrow. "Ahasigaye Umugayo ushengure abagaya, abagawa bigaramiye mukazi kabo kokubaka Urwanda".
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Great article Mwenda
written by Dian Kennath, August 13, 2010
written by Dian Kennath, August 13, 2010
I entirely agree with Mwenda on this one, especially on the so called Western journalists who think they know more about Africa than Africans. Secondly, It is not possible to garner such a high percentage if you are not loved by the people. Critics would like us to believe that Kagane got over 90% of votes because he suppressed opposition; but how come In Uganda, opposition is suppressed but the incumbent does get such a high percentage? Yes, there are a lot of positives happening in Rwanda and the people of Rwanda know this. As Ugandans, we can only but envy Rwanda!
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Thank you Mwenda Africa has got to learn from rwanda
written by Mac Leo, August 13, 2010
written by Mac Leo, August 13, 2010
Congs to Kagame, Dian thank you for the comment, The white bustards want to influence african politics and end up saying Africa is a failed continent, yes Africa can change. The west please backs off and the corrupted African realise that Africa can be a great Africa.
Thank you kagame
Thank you kagame
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written by Nzamuhimbaza, August 16, 2010
written by Nzamuhimbaza, August 16, 2010
Dear Mwenda,
Could you give your analysis about how Kagame was voted by Rwandans in Diaspora. I think your analysis won’t be biased as you have not been though skeptics like Simon would wish you illusion than reality. Let Rwandan diaspora voting give true picture to those who doubt Kagame's victory. Believe environment was much secure for them, observers were many, and their expectations were huge. Hopefully they were greatly surprised! Rwandans like Simon (if he is a Rwandan anyway) why don’t you move from your closed box and see reality? Long llive Mzee Kagame.
Could you give your analysis about how Kagame was voted by Rwandans in Diaspora. I think your analysis won’t be biased as you have not been though skeptics like Simon would wish you illusion than reality. Let Rwandan diaspora voting give true picture to those who doubt Kagame's victory. Believe environment was much secure for them, observers were many, and their expectations were huge. Hopefully they were greatly surprised! Rwandans like Simon (if he is a Rwandan anyway) why don’t you move from your closed box and see reality? Long llive Mzee Kagame.
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What you see depends on where you stand.
written by Rwakaikara, August 16, 2010
written by Rwakaikara, August 16, 2010
It is true that Western Journalists are often biased, with their opinions based on the assumptions they start with and the picture they want to promote. it is evident in the way the cover African and issues like the Arab-Israel confict and now terrorism. However it might be time for you to examine your own starting assumptions, biases and motivation when you cover issues in Rwanda and Uganda. When it comes to those two countries, it is now possible to predict what you will write even before you write it!.
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written by Jimmy Byaks, August 17, 2010
written by Jimmy Byaks, August 17, 2010
Dear Mwenda,
You need to be objective in your reporting. I have been your admirer since your time of Andrew Mwend Alive on KFM, but your disapointing in your analysis of the Rwanda's elections. You choose to draw a picture as though Rwanda is the only best parctice site for democrasy in Africa and leave any areas where Rwanda has room for improvement. Yo need to look at both sides of the coin as an investigative Jounoulist and not just a mouth peace for president Kagame. Mwenda wake up.
You need to be objective in your reporting. I have been your admirer since your time of Andrew Mwend Alive on KFM, but your disapointing in your analysis of the Rwanda's elections. You choose to draw a picture as though Rwanda is the only best parctice site for democrasy in Africa and leave any areas where Rwanda has room for improvement. Yo need to look at both sides of the coin as an investigative Jounoulist and not just a mouth peace for president Kagame. Mwenda wake up.
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Above 90% election victory is not democracy
written by Cyomoro, August 20, 2010
written by Cyomoro, August 20, 2010
There is absolutely nothing out of Rwanda.It's not an industrialized country and
it has no natural resources. The only thing Rwandese should practice and promote
is democracy and good governance. Above 90% of election victory is not the sole
definition of democracy.Democracy is more than that. All the events that
happened in Rwanda prior to elections prove my point. Western politicians,
jounalists, Tv archors and radio presenters can talk about Rwanda situation as
they see fit because their governments buy rights when they finance Rwanda's
budget . It's unfortunate that Rwanda uses foreign taxpayers money to pay for
Mwenda's biased PR, assasins, politician exotic abroad visits and so forth.
it has no natural resources. The only thing Rwandese should practice and promote
is democracy and good governance. Above 90% of election victory is not the sole
definition of democracy.Democracy is more than that. All the events that
happened in Rwanda prior to elections prove my point. Western politicians,
jounalists, Tv archors and radio presenters can talk about Rwanda situation as
they see fit because their governments buy rights when they finance Rwanda's
budget . It's unfortunate that Rwanda uses foreign taxpayers money to pay for
Mwenda's biased PR, assasins, politician exotic abroad visits and so forth.
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Mwenda is Kagame's accomplice!!
written by Rwanda Redemption Army, August 20, 2010
MWENDA, PLEASE KEEP OFF RWANDA AS NEXT TIME WE WON'T WARN YOU!!!
written by Rwanda Redemption Army, August 20, 2010
MWENDA, PLEASE KEEP OFF RWANDA AS NEXT TIME WE WON'T WARN YOU!!!
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untrusted election
written by fidele rugabo, August 23, 2010
written by fidele rugabo, August 23, 2010
It was a long time thinking that KAGAME is a democrat leader,therefore after rejecting the registration of his opponents parties,i couldn't beleive even what happened in the election time.Why did Kagame refuses all oppositions parties to competitate with him so that he can face a stronge challenge and all nations all over the world could agree that there is a democracy.incarcerating,killing,marginalizing,terrorizing opponets is not the right way he should use in post election period.Accorging to analysts and different foreign obsevers ,maybe something wrong occured in election,as all of us understood what he(kagame)was talking abt winning presidential election,why was he afraid of V.ingabire if what was spoken he trusted for .
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Long live Mr. President, RPF, Rwanda.
written by Frank Zaga, August 26, 2010
written by Frank Zaga, August 26, 2010
People, why cry foul, why poke yr noses into Rwanda's affairs? whose megaphones are u blowing? Could you pliz give us a break. Leave us alone. Rwanda is for Rwandese not Ugandans. All of that dust will soon settle. Remember Kagame is like a heaven sent saint to Rwanda but you continue to bury your heads in the sand like the other proverbial ostrich. First treat your own disease before diagnosing Rwanda's.
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Rwandan
written by Asaph Mark, August 27, 2010
written by Asaph Mark, August 27, 2010
Please please please Simon,Iwooga,V.Ben Kafuko,Kampalan,Geofrey and the company stop your nonsense comments.we are tired .By the way who the hell among you has ever been to Rwanda?atleast for Mwenda he knows Rwanda and Rwandans.I wish AL-SHABBAB took your lives on july-11 you hopeless ugandans.
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