Succession: Change with continuity is possible

Editor, As noted by the Proffesor, growth and development levels that we have so far attained over the years are interestingly good, but more concern is obviously with sustainability and continuity. Thank you Prof.; you’re always my role model.

Monday, April 29, 2013
The ongoing construction of city hall in the City of Kigali. Observers argue that developments like these may halt if succession is not handled well. The New Times / File.

Editor, As noted by the Proffesor, growth and development levels that we have so far attained over the years are interestingly good, but more concern is obviously with sustainability and continuity. Thank you Prof.; you’re always my role model.Moses Mushayija, Kigali,Rwanda******************Prof. Nshuti has given us clear explanations about Economic development vis-a-vis Economic growth.Regarding the homework given to RPF cadres by President Paul Kagame on "how we could bring change while at the same time maintaining stability with continuity,” I still think – given that the team working with the President has contributed to the economic development we have registered so far – that it’s possible. In other words, they have learned a lot from him.I presume there are good students, among the team members, with high marks.Peter, Kigali,Rwanda*******************After reading Nshuti’s article, I am wondering whether or not the Prof. isn’t contradicting himself. He’s one time talking about our current predictable, stable and focused leadership under His Excellency President Paul Kagame and another time saying that the main internal shock remains. Is he saying that the President works alone?I think that President Kagame works in a team (the ruling party, opposition parties, the cabinet, and all Rwandans in general). In any way, it would be unfortunate that after nearly 20 years of change in Rwandan political and administrative system, the whole system rests on the shoulders of one person.Concerned citizen, KigaliRwanda*******************Prof. Nshuti is raising pertinent issues that we should all think about as Rwandans irrespective of our political affiliations. I would like to know what the Prof. thinks about the role of democracy in economic development. Thank you Prof.Rajab, Kigali,RwandaReactions to Prof. Manasseh Nshuti’s commentary, "Change with stability and continuity: A Political Homework. Part X”, (The New Times, April 26)