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Why Mo would rather invest in poor Africans

By Alex Kiprotich

Tomorrow, the world will know this year’s recipient of Mo Ibrahim’s Africa’s leadership prize. And as the world waits with bated breath, I can bet no African retired president is dusting his coat tonight or will re-enact Immigration minister’s antics of watching from the bedroom the announcement from Tottenham, London.

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