Chocolate Bribery: Tackling Malaria Treatment with Sweet Solutions
My nephews are visiting their cousins. Joshua develops a fever. I take him to the hospital. He is diagnosed with Malaria. This is where the problem begins. Joshua is 4…
The Electric Awakening: Breathing Life Back into the Silent Treadmill
It's 2019. My mother buys a treadmill. The treadmill is shipped from Canada. It is a well-stocked machine with fans and MP3 players. The treadmill arrives. We set it up.…
A Long Walk Home: The Unexpected School Fee Debacle of ’94
It's 1994. I am in Junior Secondary School. I am at form 3. We having an English lesson this morning. The School Accountant pops in and Interrupts the class. He…
Majestic Mischief: When a Girlfriend Claims Her Royal Status
I am 23 years old. I have a girlfriend Valentine. I pick Valentine up for a Date. We get back to my Apartment. We are sitting in the living room.…
From Selection to Investigation: Sibling Rivalry in the Bathroom
My son is in puberty. He is more self-conscious. He wants to have his clean and dry towel to bathe with. He is becoming quite particular about being clean. Before…
TikTok Tune: The Catchy Chorus of the Singing Homeless Wordsmith
My Daughter asks me,” Daddy have you heard the song from the singing homeless man? He has gone viral on TikTok. What’s the song? “If you put a buck in…
Brilla’s Triumph: How a Parent’s Persistence Changed Academic Fortunes
I can count the number of times I have cried in my life. I have done so only twice. The first time was the nurse slapping my bum when I…
License Lost: The Unfortunate Turn of Events After a Joyous Milestone
A friend of mine passes his exams and gets his driver's license. The next day he registers a brand new car. He is driving the car home. He looks at…
From Struggles to Triumph: A Simple Daily Question’s Impact on Grades
My kids are 6 and 8 years old. I have always had private tuition for them at home. It is to supplement their formal tuition. The challenge is their performance…
Detention Deception: Turning Weeding into a Town Boys’ Affair
I am in Senior Secondary School. It's time for English. We are waiting for the English Teacher. I am having a chat with a friend of mine. The class Prefect…