Nguu za Jadi (Clara Momanyi) Chapter 5 Summary

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WHAT HAPPENED, IN 50 WORDS:

Chapter 5: Leadership elections roar, Mashauri's heartbreak spurs defiance against Sagilu, supporting Lonare. Sagilu's dwindling reputation worsens with Sihaba's arrest for illicit activities. Defeated in nominations, deranged, Sagilu seeks forgiveness from Mashauri. Nanzia's revelation alters relationships, Ngoswe and Mashauri share common fatherhood, Sagilu. Mangwasha gains public recognition.

FULL SUMMARY:

In Chapter 5, the country is preparing for leadership elections, an event accompanied by Sagilu's declining popularity. His son, Mashauri, an expert in architecture trained abroad, has returned home and is employed as the main construction expert in Taria city. He supervises all the city's constructions and has the power to order the demolition of any unsafely or illegally built buildings. Mashauri is in a romantic relationship with Cheiya, a previously orphaned nurse he plans to marry. Despite her upbringing in an orphanage without any proneness to splendor, she develops a taste for luxury under Mashauri's influence and greatly enjoys the comforts and expenses lavished on her. Sagilu seems to take a liking to Cheiya, inviting her to his home and business establishments regularly. This often makes Cheiya accompany Sagilu on his trips around town. Soon, Sagilu starts showering Cheiya with expensive gifts which only spur on her appetite for wealth. However, Sagilu refuses to tell anyone who Cheiya really is to him, causing her worry. One day, Ngoswe, a close friend of Mashauri, confronts Mashauri about his father's close relationship with Cheiya. Ngoswe prompts Mashauri to check on Cheiya's whereabouts, which subsequently leads Mashauri to finding his father and Cheiya at a hotel. An intense confrontation ensues, resulting in a distraught Mashauri renouncing Sagilu as his father and telling Cheiya she can have his inheritance. Sagilu tries to explain the situation, but Mashauri leaves in a huff before he gets a chance. The chapter ends with Mashauri driven to Ngoswe's residence, a sprawling mansion where Ngoswe lives a luxurious life off the taxes he is collecting from his father's properties. As Chapter 5 continues, we come to learn more about Ngoswe, Mashauri's friend. Ngoswe, while a prominent figure in society, runs a large illegal drug network that operates across the globe, unreachable by the government officials. The drugs distributed by his operatives are corroding society, damaging youth, and permeating even prisons and schools. However, the laws passed in order to regulate the drug issue seem only to exist on paper and prove ineffective. Ngoswe uses his ill-gotten wealth to maintain a lavish lifestyle, with numerous clubs dotted around the city. Despite his wealth, Ngoswe often skimps on aspects of personal care, such as dental hygiene. He holds the belief that romantic relationships no longer hold any meaning, and that wealth is the only determining factor, an argument he vehemently insists upon when confronting Mashauri over his breakup with Cheiya. Heartbroken, Mashauri vows to separate himself from his father, even renouncing his inheritance. He joins Lonare's camp and pledges to support him in the forthcoming leadership elections. He later moves to Majengo, ostensibly for safety reasons, and begins planning ways to promote Lonare's campaign. As Mashauri makes a life for himself among the people, Sagilu attempts to remove his son's wealth without success, courtesy of the proficient lawyer, Mwamba. Left bitter and disgruntled, Sagilu resorts to publicly defaming his son wherever he gets an audience. Chapter 5 of 'Nguu za Jadi' continues with the powerful Lesulia rallying a group, including Sagilu and Chifu Mshabaha, to disrupt Lonare's voter base during the election. Broadcasting a stand of defiance is Ngoswe, who stoutly rejects the plan, sparking rage from Lesulia and suspicion from Sagilu, who associates his change in behavior with increased interactions with Mashauri. Concurrently, Mangwasha is enduring Chief Mshabaha's unjust treatment at the office, which she attributes to her political stand. She passionately campaigns for Lonare, organizing women in Matango to rally behind him. The chapter also notes the return of Lonare's son, Lombo, from Europe where he was studying medicine. Joyful reunions between Mashauri and Lombo happen as the two recall their shared academic moments. Aware of the politics destroying their country, they consider Lonare's chance in the election, vowing to contribute their best to the campaign. A new side of Sagilu emerges as he desperately seeks reconciliation with Mashauri, even confronting the drunk Ngoswe for assistance. Still, his effort proves futile after a disastrous encounter. Accordingly, Sagilu gears himself to face Mashauri, despite his internal turmoil on his son's chosen allegiance. In the next part of Chapter 5, Sagilu visits Mashauri seeking reconciliation, however, Mashauri again rejects him. Sagilu leaves in a discernibly disturbed state, dangerously swerving on roads out of distraction. Back at his dwelling, Mashauri and Lombo discuss their future plans dedicated to ensuring Lonare's victory, which brings Mangwasha joy considering it as payback for Sagilu's atrocities. The next day, Mangwasha arrives at work to find a young girl in her place and receives a letter of dismissal from Chief Mshabaha. Upset, she confronts him about the tribal proliferations in the office before eventually resigning, promising the chief that they will fight against tribalism and corruption. After a week, she receives her severance and joins her husband to run their store, continuing to give speeches to local youth expressing her concerns about the societal damage inflicted by tribal biases. One day, she is called upon by Mbungulu who shows Mangwasha a large banner marking a luxurious complex proclaiming "RBL" (Red Black Love). She is left astonished by the quality of life amassed by Sihaba as revealed by Mbungulu. In the concluding part of Chapter 5, a ruse exposes the illicit activities of Sihaba, Sagilu's confidant, leading to his swift arrest. Upon discovering Sihaba's illicit business, Red Beads Lodgings, a brothel that exploits underage girls, Mangwasha and Mbungulu conspire to convey the information to Lonare and Mashauri. Mashauri devises a plan for a sting operation at Red Beads Lodgings, believing Sihaba would be there on Saturday. The operation is successful, and Sihaba is apprehended. The girls are relocated, their parents reprimanded, and those who have no family are placed in children's homes. The government is urged to support those willing to go back to school. Following Sihaba's arrest, Sagilu's reputation takes a further hit when Mashauri threatens to publicly disclose his wrongdoings. Mashauri and Lonare perceive Sihaba's immediate release as a ploy for his disappearance, foreshadowing more tribulations for Sagilu. As the nomination day arrives, the results announced established Lesulia as the unopposed candidate from the Authority Party while Lonare wins the nomination from the Cooperative Party. Sagilu is surprisingly defeated in the Authority Party, which adds to his grief. Distressed by his political blight and familial discord, Sagilu is left to grapple with the crumbling aspects of his life. In the final segment of Chapter 5, Mangwasha spots Sagilu acting strangely in public, suggesting he might be suffering from a mental illness. After being notified by Mangwasha, a disinterested Mashauri condemns his father's state, saying he's "not his problem". However, he later resolves to intervene when the seriousness of Sagilu's condition is conveyed. Sagilu has indeed declined into insanity, wandering naked and searching through trash bins. Mashauri reluctantly takes his father to the hospital, where his friend, Dr. Lombo, is a respected physician. Sagilu starts to recover under Lombo's care, his sanity gradually returning. Upon recognizing Lombo as Lonare's son, remorse sweeps over Sagilu, prompting him to apologize for past wrongs. His outburst shocks other patients as he calls out for Mashauri. As the chapter concludes, Lombo tells Sagilu to focus on recuperating and not dwell on past mistakes. In the final part of Chapter 5, Sagilu is seen seeking forgiveness from his son, Mashauri, in the hospital where he's been treated by Lombo, Lonare's son. Sagilu admits his errors and acknowledges the pain his actions inflicted on others, revealing that he sought atonement according to their tribal customs. His confession stirs mixed feelings in Mashauri, who still feels bitterness towards his father. Meanwhile, Chief Mshabaha is dismissed from his position due to a failure in the leader nomination process. He then unsuccessfully requests Mangwasha's help to secure a loan. A clash arises when Cheiya, who had once attempted to poison Lonare, is spotted by Lonare and Mashauri. Following a public chase, Cheiya is arrested, leaving Mashauri shaken as he recalls their past relationship. Ngoswe, a notorious drug lord, receives an urgent call and hurriedly leaves Lonare's celebration as his mother's health worsens, caused by the consistent loss of his misappropriated wealth. This part highlights the repercussions faced by key characters due to their past actions. The excerpt continues exploring the repercussions faced by characters. Nanzia, former queen of Matuo, lives in regret while suffering from Panic Disorder. Sauni uses a metaphor of life being like a floating cork, highlighting the uncertainties of fate. The narrative raises more surprising revelations about the relationships among characters - Nanzia confesses to Ngoswe that his biological father is Sagilu, not Lesulia, which leaves Ngoswe shocked and desperate for confirmation from Sagilu. Sagilu admits this truth, stating that Lesulia was aware he might not be Ngoswe's father, but didn't know the real identity of the biological parent. Nanzia's passing prompts Ngoswe to visit Mashauri for compassion as they share an unexpected brotherly bond. After Nanzia's funeral, Sagilu's deteriorating mental health situation becomes too severe to handle at home, thus Mashauri and Ngoswe decide to place him in a specialized mental health hospital. Concurrently, Mangwasha receives public recognition on the radio for her significant contribution to youth development in the country, which continues to irk Mshabaha. Mangwasha is often invited to radio and TV shows to discuss youth progress. In the final segment of this narrative, Mangwasha becomes an important contributor in the development of the youth in her society, frequently appearing on radio and TV shows to discuss the issues affecting them. The public recognition she receives only further angers her former colleague, Mshabaha, who continues to hold a grudge. Meanwhile, the mental health situation of Sagilu, Mashauri's estranged father, deteriorates further. This forces Mashauri and Ngoswe, who are revealed to be half-brothers through their biological father Sagilu, to make the painful decision to admit him into a mental health facility. Lastly, the chapter closes with a peek into the life of Ngoswe's mother, Nanzia; she continues to suffer from Panic Disorder and lives a life of regret. Sauni, another pivotal character, philosophizes about life's unpredictability. The climax reveals a surprising twist- Nanzia confesses that Ngoswe's biological father is Sagilu, not Lesulia, shocking Ngoswe. This revelation changes the dynamics of their relationship, complicating the story's resolution.

WHAT HAPPENED, IN 50 WORDS:

Katika sura ya tano, Sagilu anapoteza umaarufu wake na Mashauri, mwanawe, anageuka dhidi yake. Mashauri na Cheiya wanaanza uhusiano, lakini usaliti unazuka. Mashauri anajiunga na Lonare katika siasa, na Mangwasha anapigwa na mshtuko baada ya kufukuzwa kazi.

FULL SUMMARY:

Katika sura ya tano ya "Nguu za Jadi", Sagilu anapata pigo la kupungukiwa maarufu, na umaarufu wake unasalia kwenye benki kwa wale wanaohitaji pesa. Sagilu anakabiliwa na msiba mpya baada ya mwanawe, Mashauri, kuhitimu masomo ya usanifu majengo na kurejea Taria akiwa mtaalamu mkuu wa usanifu majengo. Mashauri anapoanza kuhusika kimapenzi na Cheiya, kwa sura ya nje na matakwa, maisha yake yanapata sura mpya. Cheiya, ambaye ni yatima na maisha yake yote yalitengeneza na makao ya mayatima, sasa anaanza kuishi maisha ya kifahari kwa msaada wa Mashauri baada ya kuanza kufanya kazi kama muuguzi. Mashauri anamkodishia nyumba nzuri na hata kumnunulia gari, na Cheiya anabadilisha mwelekeo wa maisha yake na kuanza kuabudu pesa zaidi kuliko Mungu. Mambo yanabadilika wakati Mashauri anatambua uhusiano wa siri kati ya baba yake, Sagilu, na Cheiya. Igawa kwa mwanzo Mashauri hakutaka kuamini, mwishowe anatambua ukweli baada ya kuwaonya marafiki zake. Mashauri anajisikia kusikitishwa na kutengwa, akikataza Sagilu kumuita tena mwanae. Alisema kuwa Sagilu ni mzee tu kwenye fikira zake na maisha yake. Mwisho wa sura, kuna mazungumzo kati ya Mashauri na rafiki yake, Ngoswe, wakijadili juu ya mwenendo wa sasa wa ulimwengu na jinsi wanadamu wanavyotumia fedha na nguvu. Ngoswe anamhimiza Mashauri kuona upande mzuri wa hali na kukumbuka kuwa bado kuna wasichana wengine duniani. Katika sehemu ya pili ya sura ya tano ya "Nguu za Jadi", Mashauri na Ngoswe wanajadili kuhusu maisha na mapenzi. Ngoswe anamtahadharisha Mashauri kuhusu tabia ya Cheiya ya kuwa na tamaa ya utajiri, na anamtia shaka kama mapenzi ya Cheiya kwake yanatokana na pesa zake tu. Mashauri anawahi ofisini kwa Lonare na kuanza kulia, akiwashtua wote walio huko. Anamtambulisha Lonare na wengine kwa vitendo vya kudhuru vyote ambavyo amefanya chini ya ushawishi wa Sagilu, baba yake. Anasema ameamua kutofuata maelekezo ya Sagilu tena na anajisajili kuwa mwanachama wa Chama cha Ushirika, akiapa kusaidia Lonare katika kampeni zake za kisiasa, licha ya kutimuliwa kazi na Sagilu. Mashauri anahamia Mtaa wa Majengo, na anajiunga na vikundi vya vijana kukuza kampeni za Lonare. Sehemu hii inamalizika kwa Sagilu akilaumu mashauri kwa kugeuka dhidi yake. Katika sehemu ya tatu ya sura ya tano ya "Nguu za Jadi", mashauri yanazidi kuitikia matukio ya Sagilu na mwenendo wake wa kisiasa na kijamii. Mashauri na marafiki zake, wakiongozwa na Lonare, wanaendeleza kampeni zao za uchaguzi na wanajaribu kuwashawishi vijana katika eneo lao. Wakati huo huo, Sagilu, akijaribu kufanya amani na Mashauri, anajaribu kumwomba msaada wa Ngoswe, mwenyeji wa Sagilu na Mashauri, lakini anapokutana na upinzani mkali. Sagilu anajaribu kuona Mashauri nyumbani kwake na anapewa baridi na Mashauri. Kwa akili yake, Sagilu anagundua kuwa Mashauri sasa anawatetea maadui wake wa zamani, na kutambua kuwa bila msaada wake, angeweza kupoteza nafasi yake ya kisiasa. Sagilu anaishia kujiona kama mteseka, na huo ni mwanzo tu wa shida zake. Maendeleo hayo pia yanagusa Mangwasha, anayepigwa na mshangao mwingine anapogundua kuwa msichana ameketi kwenye kiti chake cha kazi na anaandika barua ya kumfukuza kazi. Mangwasha anajikuta katika hali ya wasiwasi na kutoridhika, huku tarishi yake inapoonekana kuanguka chini. Kupotea kwake kwa imani katika mfumo wa kijamii na kisiasa, pamoja na kugundua tukio moja zaidi la uovu katika ulimwengu wake, inamwongoza kuungana na wale wanaopigania kampeni za uchaguzi. Hii ndio matumaini pekee ambayo kizazi kipya cha vijana wanaweza kuwa nayo. Sehemu hii inamalizika na Mangwasha akitafuta njia za kukabiliana na sheria na kurekebisha mizani ya haki katika jamii yake. Katika sehemu ya nne ya sura ya tano ya "Nguu za Jadi", Mangwasha na Mbungulu wanaendelea na uchunguzi wao dhidi ya Sihaba na biashara yake haramu. Mbungulu anaonyesha huzuni kubwa anapofunua matokeo yao kwa Mangwasha, Lonare, na Mashauri. Wanasaidiana na kufadhili uvamizi siku ya Jumamosi, siku ambayo Sihaba anajulikana kuwa na mazoea ya kuogelea. Wasichana wadogo wanaonekana kuzunguka majumba ya kifahari, vijana wasio na uzoefu wakiwasindikiza wazee katika magari. Sihaba anafika, akiingia katika jumba moja kabla ya kutoka kwa mavazi ya kuogelea. Watoto wadogo na wanawake wanateswa au kuondolewa nguvu kutoka kwenye majumba wanayoishi, na kusababisha taharuki kubwa. Polisi wanamkamata Sihaba, ambaye anazuiliwa kwa mashtaka ya kuajiri watoto wadogo katika biashara haramu ya ukahaba. Baada ya kukamatwa, wasichana hao wanapelekwa kwenye ofisi ya huduma kwa vijana, ambapo wanasajiliwa na kupelekwa nyumbani. Njiani, Mangwasha na Mbungulu wanagundua kuwa Sagilu, baba yake Mashauri, anaonekana kuwa mwendawazimu na akionekana akizunguka mjini, akiongea na kuchekelea peke yake. Wakiwa katika mkahawa mjini, Mashauri na rafiki yake Daktari Lombo wanajadili mwenendo wa Nanzia, mke wa Mtemi Lesulia, na mama wa Ngoswe. Nanzia amejipatia mali nyingi za umma na sasa anazirejesha taratibu ili kuongeza uungwaji mkono kwa mumewe. Kwenye sehemu ya tano ya sura ya tano ya 'Nguu za Jadi', Mashauri na Daktari Lombo wanaendelea mazungumzo yao kuhusu mwenendo wa mama wa Ngoswe, Nanzia. Wanapokuwa katika majadiliano ya kina, Mashauri anapigiwa simu na Lonare, vyema na habari za kushtua. Mzee Sagilu, baba ya Mashauri, alianza kufanya vitendo vya kichaa, akizunguka mjini pekee na hata kuonekana kuongea na kucheka peke yake. Mashauri anamkuta mzee Sagilu mjini na kumpeleka hospitalini, ambapo madaktari wanafuatilia hali yake. Sagilu anaendelea kuonyesha dalili za kupata nafuu na akili yake inaanza kurudi kawaida. Mashauri anamuuliza Daktari Lombo, rafiki yake, kusimamia matibabu ya mzee Sagilu. Wakati huo huo, Mshabaha anaanza kupoteza marupurupu yake kwa urithi na anaomba msaada kwa Mangwasha, ambapo anafukuzwa kwa hasira. Vita kati ya Mangwasha na Mshabaha inaongozwa na uchungu wa tabia yake. Baadaye, Chifu Mshabaha alipoteza kalamu na waziri anayehusika na masuala ya kiutawala, kufuatia matokeo duni ya uteuzi. Wakati wa hili, Chief Mshabaha alimuomba Mangwasha kwa ajili ya kufadhaika kwa sababu ya ukosefu wa kulipa kodi za biashara zake. Hatimaye, siku ya kuwasilisha vyeti vya uteuzi inafika. Wakati wakiwa katika msururu wa kuwasilisha vyeti, Lonare anamtambua jasiri waliyejaribu kumwekea Katika sehemu ya mwisho ya sura ya tano ya "Nguu za Jadi", matukio ya kushangaza hufunuliwa. Cheiya anakimbia kutoka kwa umati mkubwa wa watu huku Mashauri akifunga nyuma. Mashauri anamkamata na kumfikisha kituo cha polisi. Lonare, Mashauri na wafuasi wengine wanasherehekea ushindi wa uteuzi wakati taarifa ya Nanzia kuugua inawafikia. Kufuatia kupoteza mali nyingi, hali ya Nanzia inazidi kudhoofika hadi kufikia kifo. Ngoswe anaenda hospitalini na maelezo ya kushangaza yanatolewa kwake. Nanzia anamueleza kwamba Sagilu ndiye baba yake wa kweli, taarifa inayomshangaza sana Ngoswe. Ngoswe anaenda kwa Sagilu, ambaye anathibitisha habari hiyo na inadhihirika kwamba Sagilu na Nanzia walikuwa na usuhuba wakati Lesulia, mume wa Nanzia, aliidhinishwa kuoa mke wa pili. Baada ya mazishi ya Nanzia, Sagilu anapelekwa hospitalini kwa matibabu maalum kwani hali yake ya akili inazidi kuzorota. Mashauri na Ngoswe wanakubaliana kumpeleka Sagilu kwa hospitali spesheli kwa ajili ya matibabu ya akili. Katika maisha ya kila siku, Mangwasha anasifiwa kwenye redio kwa mchango wake mkubwa katika maendeleo ya vijana, hasa wavulana. Anatajwa kama miongoni mwa wanawake walioleta mabadiliko makubwa kwa vijana nchini. Anakaribishwa kwenye vipindi vya redio na televisheni na mafanikio yake yanamtia uchungu Mshabaha, ambaye sasa hana nguvu ya kuzuia ueneaji wa sifa za Mangwasha.