26/07/2023
Here lies a great phenomenon!
In the heart of my grandfather's land lies a remarkable treasure - a hidden spring that transformed our lives seven years ago. As if guided by some mystical force, the natural spring burst forth from the ground, becoming a never-ending blessing for our community. We no longer have to undertake arduous journeys to the distant Athi River; this miraculous spring now quenches the thirst of our cattle and brings respite to our weary souls.
The wise elders of the village recognized the spring's significance as a divine gift and urged us to offer a sheep as a sacred sacrifice to honor the spirits behind it. However, we hesitated in fulfilling this request and I kid you not, I lost one of my cows here mysteriously. It got stuck in one of the spring sources as it drank water and suffocated to death! It was believed that the gods had claimed their offering forcefully. Since then, the waters have flowed ceaselessly, further cementing the belief in a divine guiding hand behind this marvel.
In reverence for the sacred waters, the elders decreed that only wooden implements should be used for maintenance, as metallic tools were seen as potentially angering the gods and disrupting their benevolent gift. Makubwa haya.
The oasis that emerged on my grandfather's land has grown beyond our village, becoming a lifeline for countless people and their livestock from far and wide. This unique spring, known as Ngungani Wells, stands as a symbol of hope and unity for our community, reminding us daily that life is full of surprises, and the most extraordinary gifts can come from the unlikeliest places.
We are immensely grateful for this unexpected blessing, and the flowing water reminds us of the marvels that nature and the divine can bestow upon us. Long live Ngungani Wells, the lifeblood of our village, and the source of a legacy that celebrates the world's wonders.
