Tag: Traditions

THE SILENT THEFT AFTER DEATH

‘Widows and children are being deprived of their homes and dignity by families claiming property that does not belong to them’ When a man dies, the grief experienced by his wife and children should be met with compassion, protection, and support. It should be a time for mourning, remembrance, and healing. Yet, in most households, […]

THE SILENT DECLINE OF OUR NATIVE LANGUAGES

Now that the festive season has passed, I find myself reflecting on an unsettling reality I encountered in rural communities: many young people cannot speak their native languages, and in some cases, this inability is celebrated rather than questioned. For some parents, their children’s fluency in English, often acquired through private schooling is treated as […]