The Fields of Wakanda: A Tale of Oversight Gone Wrong: By Samuel Masereka Amirale.

Disclaimer: the story is fictional.

Act 1: The New CEO’s Appointment

In the fertile, lush hills of Wakanda, the Farmers Federation had long been respected as a pillar of safety, innovation, and community support for the agricultural industry. Farmers across the land trusted the Federation to oversee their work, ensure fair practices, and maintain the high quality of Wakandan produce. But that trust was about to be tested.

Enter Muwanika, the Federation's newly appointed CEO. Charismatic yet inexperienced in management, he took the reins with promises of increased productivity and improved regulation. Yet beneath the surface, his actions soon began to undermine the very foundation he was meant to protect.

Act 2: Seeds of Conflict

One of the first cracks appeared when Muwanika approved his cousin's massive farm expansion without the usual inspections or certifications. Farmers began to whisper: wasn’t Muwanika supposed to act as an impartial overseer? Soon, they saw his cousin’s farm running unchecked, using unapproved fertilizers and methods that went against Federation policies.

The Conflict of Interest was undeniable: Muwanika’s actions allowed one farm to operate outside the rules, eroding confidence in the Federation’s oversight. As other farmers saw this favoritism, they wondered if they, too, could bypass regulations with the right connections.

Act 3: The Ties That Bind

As months passed, rumors of corruption started swirling around the Federation. Muwanika began visiting prominent farmers with certain "offers." A small fee here, a little gift there, and suddenly any farm could receive top-notch certifications. Inspections became mere formalities, a quick glance and a handshake, and paperwork was cleared.

One farmer, T’choma, whispered to others about how he had slipped Muwanika a few coins and now received Federation approval for his entire cattle herd without ever seeing an inspector. “All you need,” T’choma would say with a chuckle, “is to be friends with the CEO.”

Act 4: The Harvest of Despair

Even the Federation’s staff were feeling the pinch. With underfunding and resource constraints, many inspectors found themselves with outdated equipment, having to cover multiple territories, and struggling to keep up with Muwanika’s ambitious oversight promises. Funding that should have gone toward new training and tools seemed to vanish into the air, rerouted for “necessary expenses” and “community outreach,” all while inspectors were forced to work with the bare minimum.

Act 5: Untrained Eyes in the Field

In a desperate attempt to cover up his mismanagement, Muwanika hired new inspectors – but none of them had farming experience. Some were recent graduates, some had never seen a crop before, yet they were given oversight responsibilities over sprawling agricultural lands. Muwanika dismissed cries for better training and adequate staffing, citing a “fast-paced environment” that “didn’t have time for old traditions.”

An inspector named Sindi, who had previously been a farmhand, was shocked. “These new hires don’t even know the difference between a sick crop and a healthy one,” she complained. But Muwanika brushed her off. “We need quantity, not quality,” he replied.

Act 6: The Pressure of Politics

Behind the scenes, Muwanika was receiving political pressure from Wakandan officials to approve large-scale land use plans that would displace smaller farms. “Just sign off on it,” an official would say, “we have the farmers’ best interests at heart.” In the end, Muwanika caved, giving the go-ahead without consultation or environmental studies. For the farmers who relied on those lands, it was nothing short of betrayal.

Soon, those displaced farmers became vocal, gathering at Federation meetings, holding up signs, and pleading with Muwanika to reconsider. But he had long been in too deep, too entrenched in the interests of those with power.

Act 7: Ignoring the Signs

With negligence of data and reporting systems, the Federation’s records became a mess. Muwanika never implemented the advanced tracking systems he promised; reports of crop disease, livestock health, and soil quality sat untouched. When a pest outbreak swept through Wakanda, the lack of tracking meant the Federation was caught off-guard, unable to respond quickly.

Farmers, in shock, asked why the pest had spread so quickly. But Muwanika, unprepared, could only say, “We’re doing our best,” even though he’d let the Federation's data systems crumble.

Act 8: Failure to Enforce

The final blow came when Muwanika chose to overlook several severe safety violations. Farmers who skimped on safe pesticide use, who refused crop rotation policies, and even those who disregarded basic soil conservation went unpunished. To Muwanika, it seemed too politically risky to penalize anyone; why create enemies, he thought, when he could make friends?

When the rains came and the untreated soils eroded, farms were ruined, and farmers’ livelihoods were devastated. But by then, Muwanika’s influence had already tainted the Federation’s reputation beyond repair.

Act 9: The Reckoning

The farmers of Wakanda finally banded together to demand accountability. At the village council, they gathered to confront Muwanika, sharing stories of bribes, neglected inspections, favoritism, and the political deals that had left them vulnerable. “You were supposed to protect us,” shouted Sindi, the former farmhand, “but you destroyed what we built.”

Muwanika, faced with the Federation’s crumbling legacy, could only stammer, “I thought I was doing what was best...”

Epilogue: A New Dawn

In the end, Muwanika was removed from his position, and a new CEO was brought in with a clear mandate: to restore transparency, to put farmers’ safety first, and to rebuild trust. The Federation implemented strict regulations, underwent training reforms, and rebuilt its reporting systems to prevent future negligence.

In time, the fields of Wakanda thrived once more. But Muwanika’s story remained a cautionary tale, a reminder of what happens when oversight is twisted for personal gain – and when those in power forget that their duty is to serve, not control, the people.