It will be advisable for Kenya to be on the right side of history, by not joining those who have milked DR Congo dry. DR Congo remains one of the countries with one of the poorest populations, thanks to the continued theft and plunder of the country’s wealth, abetted by its leaders for the most part. As a result, DR Congo remains a divided country. By all estimates, DR Congo is one of the richest countries in the world, first courtesy of its abundant mineral deposits. MINERALSStealing from the DR Congo is an art that has been perfected over time, starting with King Leopold II, to whom the country was a piece of personal real estate.

Source: Daily Nation February 09, 2019 19:07 UTC