Moi’s demise should goad Kenyans to reflect on economic and political past — and future

In many commentaries after Robert Mugabe’s death, there was little gloating over his demise. Instead, there was a sad sense that Mugabe had ended up being just another African despot.

The commentators rued the lost opportunity to not only be great but also make Zimbabwe an example that would inspire Africa out of political and financial decay.