The day the man was caught stealing water pipes is one that still lives vividly in my memory, not because of the theft itself, but because of what followed afterward. In our area, water is life. The pipes that run underground supply dozens of homes, schools, and small businesses. When the taps suddenly ran dry for days, tension rose. Children missed school, families argued, and accusations flew from house to house. Everyone suspected sabotage, but no one had proof.
One early morning, a group of villagers discovered freshly dug soil near the main water line. The pipes had been removed carefully, not broken, which meant the thief knew exactly what he was doing. As the crowd gathered, a man named Kamau—quiet, reserved, and known for keeping to himself—was seen hovering nearby, sweating heavily despite the cool morning air. When confronted, he denied everything. He swore by his children and ancestors that he knew nothing about the missing pipes.…CONTINUE READING
