Akoma Okugn ,Senior Public Health Expert

Akoma Okugn ,Senior Public Health Expert Former Risk Communication and Community Engagement Coordinator , USAID Health Behavior Activity/FHI360 ,Gambella ,Ethiopia

20/06/2026

"We are living in a time when it can be hard to hope, " [Obama,Mar 6, 2026]

22/05/2026

22/05/2026
"African Leaders are laundering their 🕴️suit clothes in United Kingdoms / UK," Patrick Loch Otieno Lumumba
22/05/2026

"African Leaders are laundering their 🕴️suit clothes in United Kingdoms / UK," Patrick Loch Otieno Lumumba

18/03/2026

Kleptocracy

Kleptocracy is a form of government where those in power use their position to steal public resources for personal gain.
Simple meaning
“Klepto” = theft
“Cracy” = rule

So it literally means rule by thieves.”
A kleptocracy it’s a system where stealing from the public becomes the main function of leadership.

Key features
A kleptocracy typically includes:

Ă— Corruption at the top (leaders enriching themselves)
Ă— Misuse of public funds (money meant for development is stolen)
× Weak institutions (courts, police, and oversight bodies don’t stop abuse)
Ă— Lack of transparency (hidden finances, secret deals)

Effects on a country
Kleptocracy usually leads to:
Ă—Poverty and underdevelopment
Ă— Poor infrastructure (roads, schools, hospitals)
Ă— Loss of trust in government
Ă— Economic instability

Source: ChatGPT

A call for Financial support for The Majang cultural Symposium in Tepi Town, February 11_12,2026 Fund Mobilization CBE A...
10/02/2026

A call for Financial support for
The Majang cultural Symposium in Tepi Town,
February 11_12,2026
Fund Mobilization CBE Account : 1000675113371(Sheka Zone Tepi Ketema, Majang Bahil )

11/12/2025

Surviving the Misinformation Age

Nowadays overwhelming production and availability of information and misinformation affects every dimensions of people’s life and values either positively or negatively.

Surviving the negatively affecting information or the misinformation can be challenging, but here are ways to cultivate scientific habits of mind to help you inoculate or filter out against the misinformation epidemic:

Be skeptical: Don't believe everything you read or hear. Check the source and look for evidence to support claims.

Be critical: Evaluate the quality of evidence and arguments. Look for logical fallacies and biases.

Be curious: Ask questions and seek out multiple perspectives. Don't be afraid to challenge your own assumptions.

Be informed: Stay up-to-date on current events and scientific discoveries. Use reputable sources and fact-check information.

Cross-verify information: Don’t rely on a single source. Check multiple reliable sources to verify the information.

Understand the difference between news and opinion: News is based on verifiable facts, while opinion pieces are personal views.

Be responsible: Share information responsibly. Don't spread misinformation which can contribute to the problem.

By [Ababi Zergaw, PhD ]

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