Confrontation over holiday and why I went into hiding

Despite the threats by Juma, the local KNUT Secretary-General, that I would see fireworks if I continued insisting that teachers report to school during the holidays, I was not going to relent.

Last Monday, I was in school early. In the previous weeks, only Erick had been reporting. Being a bachelor, I must say that I suspected the only reason he had been coming to school was that, on the two days he reported, I had called Kasuku Bar and Restaurant to bring us chips and sausages for lunch. Some people are motivated by professional duty; others by potatoes.

Teachers are expected to fulfil their responsibilities throughout the school calendar, including during the holidays.

I announced that the new rota would be pinned on the school noticeboard on Sunday.

Apart from politics, the group also became a window into how differently life had treated all of us.

I walked to the gate and told the person who had brought the food to take it back.

What I have noticed, however, is Apostle Elkana’s frequent visits.

For opposition leaders, the road to the 2027 general election is a delicate balancing act.

Human error, driver fatigue and substance abuse among major causes of road accidents.

Ichung’wah appears not ready to acknowledge that power is transient.