Njugush recounts day he was handed the 'mother' of all beatings

 

Comedian Njugush

In his new book titled "Whispers from My Childhood," Njugush recounts instances from his youth when his strict mother disciplined him severely for his mischievous behavior.

Years later, he learned from his mother about a particularly memorable incident where, before the birth of his younger brother Kadugu, he killed her entire brood of chicks.

"My mother told me that before Kadugu was born, I strangled all eight chicks that had just hatched," he reveals.

Describing the circumstances, he recalls how during a visit from a church member, he was supposed to give adults space to talk, but instead, he became angry and went to the chicken coop.

"I picked up each chick and strangled them one by one," he says. "Afterward, I threw them inside the house where they were having tea."

He remembers vividly how his mother, unable to wait for their guest to leave, gave him a severe beating that he describes as "the mother of all beatings."

Reflecting on his childhood behavior, Njugush's mother characterizes him as a boy who always sought attention wherever he went.

"He wanted to be noticed," she recalls.

In another incident, Njugush admits to leading a small group, including his brother and cousin, to vandalize a neighbor's banana farm using skills he had learned from a village elder.

"After felling several banana trees, we were caught when the neighbor's grandmother visited and reported our mischief," he explains.

"That evening, we faced serious consequences," he adds. "My little brother and I were both thoroughly punished, serving as a reminder to never lead Kadugu astray again."

by  FELIX KIPKEMOI