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“Bush Wahala” Episode 019

“Bush Wahala” <> Episode 019

Expectations of the elders to get jobs bashed, widespread deforestation, no cash crops, some of the indigenes abandon the jobs at the company plantations because of poor conditions.

“Bush Wahala” Episode 018

“Bush Wahala” <> Episode 018

There is intrigue for local power because of land lease money. The women complain about the poor working conditions in the fields, importation of workers from outside, and that the lease was for 50 years with 25 years extension, contrary to what the chief told them.

“Bush Wahala” Episode 017

“Bush Wahala” <> Episode 017

Some guys start work on the plantation but conditions are harsh and dismissals are arbitrary with underpayment.

“Bush Wahala” Episode 016

“Bush Wahala” <> Episode 016

There is crisis over sharing the lease money. The youth confront the elders about the promised jobs that are not forthcoming. They demand accountability.

“Bush Wahala” Episode 015

“Bush Wahala” <> Episode 015

The youth explain how they have been using the farms for ages and the elders have destroyed their dreams. The MP requests a sharing of the royalties to people who have lost their lands, but the elders disagree.

“Bush Wahala” Episode 014

“Bush Wahala” <> Episode 014

The chief bans the activities of youth and arrests some people. The MP informs the government official, who agrees to release them if they agree to lease the rest of their farm lands. Flooding kills people because of poor land use by the company.

“Bush Wahala” Episode 013

“Bush Wahala” <> Episode 013

The MP is angry that the lease has gone through without his consent and advises the community not to make the same mistake as the other communities. Youth express disappointment in the government official not seeking the interest of the community and government, but rather that of the company.

“Bush Wahala” Episode 012

“Bush Wahala” <> Episode 012

The youth demand land for recreation, but the chief said all lands have been leased to government.

“Bush Wahala” Episode 011

 “Bush Wahala” <> Episode 011

The MP demands land for development. The chief tells him community lands are on lease. Even the government lands too are gone and the chief threatens the MP that the government is in his pocket.

“Bush Wahala” Episode 010

“Bush Wahala” <> Episode 010 

The intrigue and battle for access to the lease money by the elders lead to them advising the chief not to show the content of the agreement to the community. The Chief has withdrawn support for the MP, who is battling for his political life.