Author Archives: Aikande Kwayu

The Magnificent Tanzania…BEAUTIFUL BEAUTIFUL BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!!!!

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In the last three weeks of August 2012, I was evaluating church hospitals that are located in various parts of the country. As part of data collection I had to visit these hospitals that are mostly located in remote areas. It was kind of a marathon assignment but all the same it awarded me an opportunity to visit and see places in my country that I had never thought of. Continue reading →

Church and State: Reflection on the Opening Session of the ELCT’s (Evangelical Lutheran Church of Tanzania) General Synod for the Northern Diocese, held at Tumaini University, Bishop Stefano, Masoka Moshi Campus, Moshi, Tanzania- 12/8/2012

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On Sunday, 12/8/2012, I was fortunate to attend the Opening Session of the ELCT’s Northern Diocese 32nd General Synod. The Synod is held in every two years. The main theme for this Synod was ‘Make good use of your God given talent(s)’. The day started with the church service led by the ELCT’s Head Bishop, Dr. Alex Malasusa. Continue reading →

Thought of the day

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Very sad news today. Hon.Prof. #Saitoti was killed in a helicopter crash. It  is shocking and sad. Hon. Saitoti served his country for a long period of time. He is indeed an African child who served his continent.

I got the opportunity to see the late Hon. Saitoti in Geneva last year. The impression I got was that he was a humble man. He spoke very well. I pray that God rests his soul in peace.

Here is the picture I took with him (Geneva, Nov. 2011)

Global Counterterrorism Forum:How come there is no any member from the Horn or Eastern region of Africa

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I came across the Global Counterterrorism Forum (GCTF) in the State Department website @http://www.state.gov/r/pa/prs/ps/2012/06/191864.htm and my first question was ‘how come I can’t see Kenya or Ethiopia’?

But why is this question important?

Since the UN declared famine crisis in Somalia in 2011, a terrorist group, Al Shabaab,  started to get more attention from the international media and scholars. This group cannot be ignored. It is an Al Qaida affiliate and its mandate is apparently beyond Somalia. Its recruitment strategy is international and they also use social media such as twitter (tweeting in English). The Kenyan troops went into Somalia for the purpose of fighting this group.  The AU forces, with support from the West, are also in Somalia fighting this group.(see http://www.nytimes.com/2011/10/17/world/africa/kenyan-forces-enter-somalia-to-battle-shabab.html)

So I am just wondering why is Kenya or Ethiopia not included in this forum…?

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