Rwanda ‘s economy depends a lot on Uganda but according to sources close to both Kampala and Kigali, Kagame has allegedly sworn to starve Rwandans if Museveni does not drive out one Tribert Rujugiro, a Rwandan tycoon who once sheltered his own mother .

The current president of Rwanda, notorious for his ruthless suppression of his opposition, who is used to getting his way has apparently hit a wall regarding Mr Rujugiro, known in Uganda as a law abiding businessman . It would be difficult to explain to Ugandans how they must lose their jobs because the difficult and over indulged President of a neighboring country has a personal problem with their employer !

This border spat has left many of us in the region puzzled at Mr Kagame’s understanding of governance that we have taken to reading about this opposition that he is so upset about and I must say , it is shocking .

I had long regarded Mr Kagame as the African Visionary Leader that could do no wrong . I thought his critics were unfair and envious , that his detractors were just embittered ex collaborators , but today , after a closer look at the man , I am gobsmacked at his horrifying human rights record, at the poverty of the rural areas of his ” perfect Rwanda”. I am speechless over the doctored statistics that earn him accolades and awards ! I am saddened by the 38% of children under 5 in his country, battling malnutrition, I am stunned at the mafia like justice system, and the inhuman mistreatment of the poor and I must say , I am angered at the East African Community and the African Union before it , for allowing such a conman to represent and lead these respected African institutions . It is scandalous and Africa needs to do something about this.

A very concerned African.

Richard Otieno, Nairobi Kenya