Moshana: where poverty is inescapable
Monday, October 04, 2010
The sky is overcast, and women walk home with buckets of water drawn from a standpipe balanced on their heads, while men drive donkey carts loaded with drums of water.
In pairs and threesomes, old women balancing their frail frames on walking sticks, some accompanied by youngsters, complete the morning scene of Moshana.
These legal professionals, who are entrusted with upholding the rule of law, face numerous challenges that compromise their ability to effectively carry out their duties.Elsewhere in this edition, we carry a story on the lamentations of the officers of court.The prosecutors have raised a number of concerns, calling for urgent attention from all relevant stakeholders, including the President, Minister of Justice and the Attorney General. Their...