Depolitising the military in Africa by Kiwanuka Mulindwa

Africa looks neither west nor east but forward said Kwameh Nkrumah. Politics and poverty have played an adversary role in changing direction towards the presidential seat, which is not bad as long as we get sound leadership.

The trend however is getting there and consolidating thyself and stay in power. And among such repressive machinery used is the military. Many have come to believe that strong leaders ascend to power through the barrel of the gun.

In the end, the leader is painted in a picture of a man sitting on a lion who fears to be eaten in case he gets off its back. I have always pointed out one thing that, if good people did nothing in case they lacked, it would certainly usher in peace and get rid of counterfeit freedom fighters.

Let us keep hope alive.