When a Head of State addresses the nation, their message largely revolves around three things: economy, politics and socio-cultural norms. The figures show that Burundi’s imports from Kenya declined from Sh13.19 billion in 2013 to Sh5.07 billion in 2019. On the other hand, Kenya’s imports from Uganda increased from Sh20.13 billion in 2013 to Sh36.14 billion in 2019. Our imports from Tanzania increased from Sh14.6 billion to Sh29.04 billion over the same period. Advancing short-termism because it is politically expedient robs an economy of its soul and resilience to endure through seasons.

Source: Standard Digital June 04, 2021 21:00 UTC