Mbua as mum will fondly call.,mum though not well educated but she's got some confidence,her son would one day rise up to break down the walls of this forest,maybe when he finally becomes a broadcaster,a journalist..mum thought deeply within her self..
Mbua's mother,Mrs Yinshua had lost her husband on an occasion where he was attacked by a fierce bear! unfortunately for him on that particular day,Mr kibue who is reputed to be a great hunter revered his for his bravery,and respected in the Enclaves..lost it.as he was killed.
So mum has singlehandedly raise Mbua and his siblings all alone.the pains of not having a husband who should be a Father figure to her children,even inspire her the More to share dreams with her son..
It was time for common entrance examination, Mbua who is supposedly brilliant in class,as his grades spoke volume about his intelligence..
On a Monday, while he was in class,their class Master Mr,mgbe worked into the class and with excitement on his face..the pupils conscious stood up to greet him.,as the manner is!thank you pupils,how are you today,a loud chorus of we are fine..from the class.
The class Master Mr mgbe gladly announced the date for the common entrance examination.this is it!shouted Mbua.,yes my dreams of becoming a journalist,.or broadcaster will certainly come through..this is the first Mile.. feeling happy within him.. pupils do not ridden with such excitement.Mbua's mum has always known the importance of setting her children up at dawn.
he got home,in their small hot where the live with the mum and his siblings.Mmawa' meaning my mother,.mum who was behind the hot, trying to break the firewood she came with from the farm,so she could make a fire getting set to cook the evening meal..was greeted by pleasant smile from her son.mum,.he called.beaming with smile..it's my common entrance examination.Its here,.see the dates!!