Mike Ssegawa, Author at CEO East Africa

OPINION: The Karamoja iron sheets scandal is an opportunity to reflect on accelerating growth and development of this unsmelted gem

Mike SsegawaThought LeadershipApril 22, 2023April 22, 2023

Karamoja has become more famous recently – just like the mabaati (iron sheets) hashtag. However, there are people who wonder why the President has put a lot of energy into leaders who abused his trust and that of the people of Karamoja. A Biblical character wondered when he learned that Jesus’ home town was Nazareth. “Can anything come out of Nazareth?” he asked. The same is often raised over Karamoja, consciously or unconsciously – with many people thinking Karamoja is not worth our time. So, “What good is in Karamoja!” has been affirmatively answered by the entire state of Uganda…

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OPINION: Iron Sheets Scandal- Kudos to The New Vision newspaper for this potential ‘story of the year candidate

Mike SsegawaThought LeadershipApril 13, 2023April 13, 2023

Let me make these two observations; It has long been warned that it is wrong and stupid to place gold before pigs. They would just trample upon it. That is the first one. The second one – every editor’s nightmare is getting the story in every bulletin that can hold the attention of the audience. However, more important for the media profession – is setting an agenda that could change the situation and set a new direction. A better direction. The story of iron sheets diverted from the Ministry of Karamoja under the Office of Prime Minister to private residences…

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