The East African Opinion Politics And Verse Politics and Verse Comment see all OBBO: Why Kenya should fear Uganda’s economic gamble Uganda launched the first of a series of economic liberalisations in the 1990s that were deemed impossible in Africa. EYAKUZE: Lissu is back as are opposition rallies; let the (fair) games begin Much more impressive is Tundu Lissu's unwavering mental and emotional fortitude. ULIMWENGU: New dawn for political vibrancy but what about ills of the past?NGUGI: The shame that’s Kenya’s social ill: Wealth inequalityBUWEMBO: All teens want to be pilots; what of sadistic adults at the airport?BUWEMBO: The seven secrets that have kept Museveni president for 37 yearsOBBO: If states continue to neglect their armed forces they risk giving room to jihadists Editorial see all EDITORIAL: Pontifical visit is a moment of truth for DRC, South Sudan The pontiff’s choice of hosts is not random. EDITORIAL: Polls row: Seek truth or forever hold your peace Chebukati is right when he says that "the gravity” of attempts to “subvert the will of the people cannot be wished away". EDITORIAL: Strike two for civil rights but it’s no time to restEDITORIAL: Samia should not relent in her push for reformsEDITORIAL: Peace, affordable living is an apt gift for this seasonEDITORIAL: Key to Africa’s growth is within the continentEDITORIAL: Will Khartoum’s peace deal rub off on its southern neighbour? Comment OBBO: Why Kenya should fear Uganda’s economic gamble Comment EYAKUZE: Lissu is back as are opposition rallies; let the (fair) games begin Comment BUWEMBO: All teens want to be pilots; what of sadistic adults at the airport? Comment NGUGI: The shame that’s Kenya’s social ill: Wealth inequality Comment ULIMWENGU: New dawn for political vibrancy but what about ills of the past?