Tanzanian President Kikwete Accused of Accepting Bribes
September 6, 2011Dr.Shem 2 Comments
DAR ES SALAAM - Surprising how some global events end up beating a path to your own front door. Just this morning I was reading a WikiLeaks U.S. cable written by the U.S. Embassy in Tanzania, which accuses Tanzania's President, Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete, of accepting bribes to the tune of $1 million from the UAE-based owner of the Kempinski Hotel chain, Ali Albwardy.
In addition to the bribe, Kikwete is accused of accepting a lavish shopping trip to London. Among other things, "Ali albwardy bought Kikwete five Saville Row suits".
President Kikwete
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September 6, 2011Dr.Shem 2 Comments
DAR ES SALAAM - Surprising how some global events end up beating a path to your own front door. Just this morning I was reading a WikiLeaks U.S. cable written by the U.S. Embassy in Tanzania, which accuses Tanzania's President, Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete, of accepting bribes to the tune of $1 million from the UAE-based owner of the Kempinski Hotel chain, Ali Albwardy.
In addition to the bribe, Kikwete is accused of accepting a lavish shopping trip to London. Among other things, "Ali albwardy bought Kikwete five Saville Row suits".
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