Survival of the fittest..
Monday, September 01, 2014
Maybe I am the only one, but for the past two months I am fast losing friends! Friendships are tested and relationships are being irretrievably broken down. I have had arguments with some of my best friends; I have been threatened and of course, not shied away from returning the favour. It seems like only the dead will escape this madness, not that I even wish I were one of them. I don’t fear death, I only think politics is far worse, especially at this very point.
The worst place to be at this point in time is perhaps, social media. Knives are out, and gloves are certainly off. Like hyenas fighting over a carcass, common decency and courtesy have become rare traits, hustling and jostling is the order of the day while most folks have just simply taken leave of their senses!
Despite the residents’ relentless struggle and enduring fears, government has yet to provide a clear and comprehensive solution to this alarming issue. For decades, the villagers have lived under the shadow of these ominous cracks, fearing the possibility of the earth swallowing them whole. This fear is not unfounded, as the damage extends beyond psychological distress to homes, fields, and ultimately, the livelihoods of the community. The...