Editorial: On the road again

The life style of long distance truck drivers is something that is at once captivating, and at the same time confusing for many people who meet these hard working drivers. In our magazine, Stephen Tumusiime brings you the inside story of how they lead their lives. Many of these drivers spend prolonged periods of time away from their families and faithful wives. As a result, they are forced into relationships with different women they encounter along the way. And guess what; there will always be consequences for all that. In our main story, Tumusiime gives you a glimpse into what happens in case a long distance truck driver dies. Their immediate families get to learn of the other family they never had any idea about. What ensues in such circumstances sometimes is a fight over property that leaves mourners astonished. But that’s life as they say. We also focus on the vice of pick pocketing. Kigali is widely known as the most secure city in Africa, but once in a while some people complain of pick pocketing whereby personal items like cell phones are lost. How does such happen? In our focus, Lillian Nakayima shows you how some take advantage of the evening rush hours and congestion in town to steal your cell phones, especially in taxi parks. We forgot to tell something new last week. We are happy to announce the introduction of a new humour column-the hater that will be running in our every Sunday Magazine issue. It will add on to your entertainment. We also have our usual hot gossip around town for your leisure reading. Enjoy your weekend. Contact: sundaytimes@newtimes.co.rw