When European “dictator-for-life” Julius Ceasar assumed power and returned to Rome to claim his throne some time in 47BC, the inauguration ceremony was characterized by an elaborate parade. The grand parade included floats depicting triumphant events of the war, accompanied by prisoners of war marching in chains, jesters acting as ancestors of the conquering general…
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Of Stuffing The Humble Pie
I caught the tail end of a special feature on Moses Wetangula, a presidential aspirant on a local channel. I was drawn to the visuals and tuned out of the dialogue. That was until the interviewer posed a question on sources of his wealth. He took a defensive position and closed with these words. “I…