South Sudan at Heart

I had to plead or else I would get slapped or go to police cell. By: Abraham Daljang Maker It has never crossed my mind that one day I had to beg for mercy for having not stood up when a leader shows up. However, I had to do it for my own safety and thank God that I never went in or got slapped. I was attending one of the important events where a leader of that territory was going to be a chief guest. Being south Sudanese, I always remain very conscious about honouring people and I am always ready do it for my own safety because I know my countrymen/women like to be adored wherever and whenever they passed. It is not a new experience for me to call people “b anydit/Zolkabiir ” meaning Sir or “Big leader” if you want literal explanation. I also greet people with two hands to show them that they are big and I am small, that makes them feel great. The reason for my consciousness is because I am well aware that my people like being revered to make them feel good and feel big f...

When cattle keeping becomes a curse than a blessing By: Abraham Daljang Maker It has never occurred to me that what would be the pride of certain community would turn out to be the curse at some point. May be because I am looking at this at the wrong angle, but without doubt, I am pretty sure that it is getting into my nerves every day. What I am insinuating is that, cattle keeping in some communities has turned out to be a total disaster to themselves.  Cows have all the benefits you can think of and these benefits include but not limited to meat, skin, hooves, dung, milk, horns; mention them…To some communities, it is the source of dowry, some countries have become considerably rich due to cattle keeping. However, to some communities in south Sudan, notably Lakes State, it has turn out to be sources of misery. About 95% of the clan conflicts in Lakes State are circling around cattle keeping, believe it or not, but the truth is, cattle have created more harm beyond th...

GOODBYE UGANDA! After my 12 years of academic pursuance in Uganda, my sojourn in that country has come to an end. i will dearly miss Uganda and its nice people: 1. The Ever Smiling Iteso,  2.The Ever Polite Baganda,  3.The Ever welcoming Lugbara and  4. the Ever Chatty Bakiga.  As Human being, we all have points of weaknesses, If I've ever stepped on your feet; it's now time to ask for your forgiveness.  I've also forgiven whoever might have hurt me knowingly or unknowingly. I will always Love Uganda and its people, see you whenever i come around.  Lots of Love! Abraham Daljang Maker