I’m finally in Taipei!

Whew! No matter what I say about being a global citizen, not having a home, etc, there’s nothing better after a long trip than to be in familiar surroundings.

My parents picked me up at the airport yesterday after 24hrs of flying and layovers. A hot bowl of wonton soup, fresh Taiwan pineapples and a hot shower later, I felt completely relaxed.

Its good to be home . . .

On the vital role of stability

Is Paul Kagame, the President of Rwanda a saviour, a murderer or both?

Kagame was the leader of the Rwandan rebel army in exile that finally ended the Hutu led genocide and secured the country. According to Deo, he even executed his own troops for seeking revenge against the Hutus and prevented a reverse genocide. However, the Rwandan army, under the guise of protecting displaced Tutsi refugees in the Congo from the Interhamwe (Hutu militia), has also taken control over the diamond and precious mineral assets of the Congo which has subsequently led to the displacement of more refugees, continued violence and instability in the region.

I do not blame Kagame, as the leader of his people, he must do what he can to feed them and maintain stability in his country as it tries to recover from the genocide. But the reality is that even heroes must be pragmatic, lives must be sacrificed for stability.

The prerequisite for microfinance or any type of intervention for that matter really comes down to stability. Without it, any type of intervention would be an exercise in futility.