Latest posts by Ndesanjo Macha from December, 2009
Africa: Obesity in Africa
Bunmi writes about obesity in Africa: “In response to my uninformed comment to a recent report about the increasing obesity rates among Africa's urban poor–up 35% in the last decade–Ãœber fabulous and wise Nneoma :-), who blogs at pyoo wata, schools me to the facts.”
Kenya: Resource to understand Kenya's draft constitution
Resource to help Kenyans to understand their draft constitution: “CRECO and others have helped together this helpful breakdown of what’s contained in the draft constitution – changes, principles behind the changes etc.”
Uganda/Kenya: Kenya's embarrassing loss to Uganda
Chemosit writes about Uganda's cricket victory over Kenya: “For Kenyan fans hoping that their side would bounce back from an embarrassing first up loss to Uganda, the second 20-20 match held yesterday proved to be a disappointment.”
Rwanda: Move by parliament to criminalise LGBTI people
“The latest move to criminalise LGBTI people comes from Rwanda,” Sokari reports.
Uganda: Ugandan Bloggers Happy Hour
Walkonby blogs about Ugandan Bloggers Happy Hour this Friday: “May I nkow whether you’re going to show up? Say Ay, if you are. Would you mind carrying your own drink, I can organize a couple of mixers. And the kitchen lovers, would you mind agreing who’ll prepare what?”
Sierra Leone: Money, ATMS, financial institutions in Sierra Leone
The 2010 Sweet Sierra Leone list of money, ATMs and financial institutions in Sierra Leone.
Kenya: Photos of Maasai Mara
Beautiful photos of the Maasai Mara in Kenya at Stood in the Maasai Mara.
Africa: My African experiences
A health worker from New York, USA, writes about his experience in Africa: “That first stint, a new kind of logic came fast and furious. I learned how the line between urban and beyond is blurred. I discovered that in Swahili umepotea (you have been lost) is what you tell...
Botswana: Christmas party at Nata village
Photos from the annual Christmas party at Nata village in Botswana: “The festivity kicked off with an early morning breakfast. Soon after breakfast the students were treated to a game of truth or false regarding health related issues, with an answer behind every question.”
Kenya: Observations on Kenya's draft constitution
Tom's observations on Kenya's draft constitution: “The process is that public comments will be collected until the middle of this month, followed by a three week period in which the Committee of Experts will make changes to the draft.’
Zimbabwe: Economy taking on a positive turn?
Is Zimbabwe's economy taking on a positive turn?, asks Ghanian blogger, Abi.
Uganda: Should Buganda consider secession?
Should Buganda Kingdom in Uganda consider secession?: “In a short essay distributed on the Internet, long-term Boston, USA, resident Tendo Kaluma, says that Buganda should consider secession from Uganda as an option.”
Uganda: Election tensions could lead to civil unrest
The durability of this peace in Uganda depends on addressing political divisions at the heart of Uganda's history of violence.
Mauritania: On killings and kidnappings
Kal's general thoughts on the kidnappings of two Spaniards and the killing of three Mauritanians last week.
Ghana: Thoughts on Ghana's looming oil woes
Thoughts on Ghana's looming oil woes: “To preface, I should state that I believe in property rights, limited government and free enterprise, although I must say that oil agreements aren't easy to deal with, especially when property rights are involved.”
Ghana: An unofficial blog of former Ghanaian President
An unofficial blog of the former President of Ghana, Jerry Rawlings: “This space endeavours to consolidate the work and thoughts of the former President of Ghana, Jerry John Rawlings.”
Africa: Can Africa benefit from the World Cup?
Bankelele shows how Africa can benefit from the World Cup: “Back to the post, so besides global giants like Sony and Coca Cola, what other opportunities are there for Kenyan and other African nations & companies?”
Nigeria: Nigerian farmers take Shell to court
“A unique court case, brought by four Nigerian victims of Shell oil spills, in conjunction with Friends of the Earth Netherlands, begins on Thursday 3rd December in the court at The Hague,” Ben reports on Remember Saro Wiwa blog.
Zambia: 52 died from climate changes related incidences
52 Zambians have died from climate change related incidences: “A New Global Climate Index for 2010 released Tuesday in Copenhagen listed Zambia as one of the countries already bearing the brunt of climate change.”
Uganda: Can election violence in Uganda be prevented?
Can election violence in Uganda be prevented?: “New human rights watch report on election violence in Uganda and how it should be prevented is out. I will update this post after a though reading but for now I have reservations.
Africa: Twitter, Africa is more than AIDS epidemic
Twitter, Africa is more than AIDS epidemic: “It's wonderful that you wanted to raise awareness about World Aids Day yesterday. Really, it is. But um, are you sure turning the text of all posts mentioning the word “Africa” red was the best way to do it? It's just that it...
