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Eh.. this is so brutal but true. Applies to more than the one person it’s addressed to if I have permission I can add another one or two.
James, calling Kyagulanyi “too ghetto” may be your opinion, but it reeks more of personal frustration than sober analysis. Let’s be honest: you haven’t achieved even 5% of what Kyagulanyi has built in influence, courage, sacrifice, or historical relevance , and you’re roughly the same age, if not older.
If credibility were earned by outcomes rather than airtime, you would be far quieter. A few years on radio and a failed online station don’t magically crown one a national intellectual or moral referee. We’ve repeatedly watched your tweets reason like a restless adolescent (I'm sorry to say this), yet you imagine yourself qualified to psychoanalyse a man who has reshaped Uganda’s political imagination.
The coordinated hostility toward Kyagulanyi is now predictable , the same recycled talking points, the same convenient proximity to regime handouts, the same intellectual dishonesty dressed up as “bravery.” What is disappointing is watching you voluntarily diminish yourself into a rental propagandist instead of building something that can stand on its own merit.
And let’s retire this tired myth of self-appointed “elites” whose opinions must automatically matter. History is full of "elite fools "loud, credentialed, mediocre men who confuse proximity to microphones with proximity to wisdom. Real stature is built through impact, not commentary.
You can still find relevance in your own lane, James. But tearing down people who tower above you won’t elevate you , it only exposes the insecurity you’re trying so desperately to camouflage.
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#Inequality roasting our planet and driving poverty and ill health.
The richest 1% have burned through twice as much carbon than the poorest half of humanity—and their investments are fuelling even more destruction. It’s time to hold them accountable and #MakeRichPollutersPay
Exactly!! #Jobquality #goodworkingconditionsandterms #Livingwages all contribute to sustainability of a business/economy. Care about your employees, for them to care about your company.
🌱 Sustainability starts with decent jobs.
At the ILO, we believe economies grow stronger when workers thrive.
Let’s build the future we all want. #DecentWork
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President Trump’s White House is now a royal court, and his courtiers scurry around, aware that the mercurial monarch might change his mind at any time.
This might seem like an amusing spectacle, but there is a real cost.
My take:
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Yeah ? So what about the culture in which he was a guest? Does that matter too? You want to ask a King to come to your home and pick his gifts because “it’s a sign of respect” in your own culture ? Cultural heterogeneity also requires that we pay attention to sensitivities to cultural norms in different settings.
I read someone taking issue with Gen @mkainerugaba gifting HH @KingNadiopeIV cows & asking him to come & pick them, claiming that this was disrespect.
It's important that we should all try to learn how different cultures are structured since we are a culturally heterogeneous society.
When a munyankole gives/gifts u, a cow(s) , you are taken physically not virtually, to the Kraal to see & choose for yourself. The guest is normally shown more than one cow to select his/her best. In fact a guest can refuse the cows shown & is allowed to pick on any other that pleases his/her eyes. This is all always out of obufuura ( respect)/Amakune(Rutoro-Runyoro) & Rukundo ( Love ) , you have for that friend/guest.
It would actually be the real disrespect to load cows before the receiptient sees & appreciates them.
Nice Sunday!
Talk about honor and true patriotism. 👌🏾
Excerpts of Liberia's 🇱🇷 President George Weah's Concession Speech.
#LiberiaDecides
I stand before you tonight with a heavy heart, but with the utmost respect for the democratic process that has defined our nation.
The results announced tonight, though not final, indicate that Ambassador Joseph N. Boakai is in a lead that is insurmountable.
A few moments ago, I spoke with President-elect Joseph N. Boakai to congratulate him on his victory and to offer my sincere commitment to working with him for the betterment of our beloved Liberia🇱🇷.
I extend my heartfelt congratulations to President-elect Boakai, his supporters, and his campaign team. May his presidency be marked by success for all Liberians, and may our nation prosper under his leadership.
Tonight, as we acknowledge the results, let us also recognize that the true winners of these elections are the people of Liberia🇱🇷. Through your peaceful and orderly exercise of your constitutional right to vote, you have once again demonstrated your commitment to the democratic principles that bind us together as a nation.
Under my leadership, these elections were organized with a promise to the Liberian people – a promise of fairness, transparency, and credibility. I am proud to say that, for the most part, we have fulfilled that promise. The Liberian people have spoken, and their choice will be honored and obeyed.
I would like to congratulate the National Elections Commission for a job well done.
However, the closeness of the results reveals a deep division within our country. As we transition to the new Boakai administration, we must be vigilant to the dangers of division and work together to find common ground. Now, more than ever, unity is paramount for the love of Mama Liberia.
To the members of the Mighty Coalition for Democratic Change, I understand that this is not the outcome we desired.
I urge you to follow my example and accept the results of the elections.
Tonight, the Coalition for Democratic Change has lost the election, but Liberia🇱🇷 has won. This is a time for graciousness in defeat, a time to place our country above party, and patriotism above personal interest. I remain your President until the handover of power, and I will continue to work for the good of Liberia.
Let us heal the divisions caused by the campaign and come together as One Nation and One United People.
~ George Manneh Weah, @GeorgeWeahOff, President of Liberia🇱🇷.
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Excerpts of Liberia's 🇱🇷 President George Weah's Concession Speech.
#LiberiaDecides
I stand before you tonight with a heavy heart, but with the utmost respect for the democratic process that has defined our nation.
The results announced tonight, though not final, indicate that Ambassador Joseph N. Boakai is in a lead that is insurmountable.
A few moments ago, I spoke with President-elect Joseph N. Boakai to congratulate him on his victory and to offer my sincere commitment to working with him for the betterment of our beloved Liberia🇱🇷.
I extend my heartfelt congratulations to President-elect Boakai, his supporters, and his campaign team. May his presidency be marked by success for all Liberians, and may our nation prosper under his leadership.
Tonight, as we acknowledge the results, let us also recognize that the true winners of these elections are the people of Liberia🇱🇷. Through your peaceful and orderly exercise of your constitutional right to vote, you have once again demonstrated your commitment to the democratic principles that bind us together as a nation.
Under my leadership, these elections were organized with a promise to the Liberian people – a promise of fairness, transparency, and credibility. I am proud to say that, for the most part, we have fulfilled that promise. The Liberian people have spoken, and their choice will be honored and obeyed.
I would like to congratulate the National Elections Commission for a job well done.
However, the closeness of the results reveals a deep division within our country. As we transition to the new Boakai administration, we must be vigilant to the dangers of division and work together to find common ground. Now, more than ever, unity is paramount for the love of Mama Liberia.
To the members of the Mighty Coalition for Democratic Change, I understand that this is not the outcome we desired.
I urge you to follow my example and accept the results of the elections.
Tonight, the Coalition for Democratic Change has lost the election, but Liberia🇱🇷 has won. This is a time for graciousness in defeat, a time to place our country above party, and patriotism above personal interest. I remain your President until the handover of power, and I will continue to work for the good of Liberia.
Let us heal the divisions caused by the campaign and come together as One Nation and One United People.
~ George Manneh Weah, @GeorgeWeahOff, President of Liberia🇱🇷.
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It was honour to be part of a panel on financing for social protection @upfsp #SocialProtectionUg dialogue alongside @Moglsd_UG 's Ebitu James, Dr. Fred Muhumuza of @Makerere , @UNICEFUganda 's Country rep Munir Safiedom, Marcus Prior @WFP Ug Deputy Country Dir. @ISERUganda – at Kampala, Uganda
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Thank you very much Angella for raising the CSO voice for social protection. We were very happy to have you today.
Great discussion. Great insights
#SocialprotectionUg
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Social protection is key to securing a range of human rights incl. social security, adequate standard of living, health, education etc it is good to dialogue around state obligations & rights of citizens. These public goods should be financed through progressive taxation @upfsp – at Kampala, Uganda
It was honour to be part of a panel on financing for social protection @upfsp #SocialProtectionUg dialogue alongside @Moglsd_UG 's Ebitu James, Dr. Fred Muhumuza of @Makerere , @UNICEFUganda 's Country rep Munir Safiedom, Marcus Prior @WFP Ug Deputy Country Dir. @ISERUganda
English is not easy people. 😂😂😂 Cindy was right. Love or hate Sheeba, she knows the craft or has surrounded herself with people that have utilized opportunity that knocked her way. 👌🏾
Cindy tried to warn Sheebah that she had no talent...
But as you can see she didn't understand a single thing probably because of the English
🙌🙌😅😅😅😅
#CindyVsSheebah
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The Launch of my first co-edited book is here! 🥳
Great collaboration with the amazing co-editors (@JTGathii & Adebayo Majekolagbe) & various co-authors!
The book will be open access. A link will be shared shortly after the event.
🔈EVENT: Afronomicslaw Book Launch
“Transforming Climate Finance in an Era of Sovereign Debt Distress”, @JTGathii, Adebayo Majekolagbe, & @tamale_cn, Eds.
In-person Only.
September 6, 2023.
Nairobi, Kenya.
Registration Required.
More via this Link: afronomicslaw.org/category/n…
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Busoga region has major business& human rights issues like large scale child labour in agribusiness that is why @ISERUganda @HumanRightsDK & @Moglsd_UG are engaging local govts in the region around implementation of the NAP on business & human rights. @UccaUg – at Jinja, Uganda
Day 1 of the East African Conference on Business and Human Rights. #businessandhumanrights #accountability #sustainabledevelopment #stakeholderengagement #meaningfulparticipation #communityempowerment #knowledgesharing linkedin.com/posts/arnold-kw…
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We aren't for a popularity contest, click-baits & like buttons. We're here to spur debate & learn. We may disagree passionately, but being rude, & insulating only reveals who you are & your mental ability to hold a construction debate. Unless we learn to engage, esp. with those we disagree with, we are doomed as a society.