16/04/2025
Title: Hidden Dangers – A Plea for Justice
I am Lulumbi chanda kapumpa (Kay), an advocate for the safety and rights of our children across Zambia. Today, I raise my voice on behalf of two innocent children who have suffered a horrific and inexcusable tragedy.
In an unidentified residential area of Zambia, a horrifying incident has shaken our hearts and disturbed our peace. Colorful, pen-like objects seemingly harmless were found scattered on the ground. Out of innocent curiosity, two young children picked them up, unaware of the danger they carried. Moments later, the objects caused severe injuries, leaving the children bloodied, in pain, and traumatized.
Let me be clear these children are not suspects. They are victims. Victims of carelessness, or worse intentional harm.
These objects, which appear to be artistically crafted pens, may have hidden harmful mechanisms or chemicals. What should have been an ordinary day turned into a nightmare because someone allowed or intended these deadly items to be where children play.
We must ask the hard questions:
1. Who put those objects there?
2. Are more of them still out in our communities?
3. What is being done to protect other children from the same fate?
I am calling on the Zambia Police Service, Child Protection Units, and all relevant authorities to investigate this incident thoroughly and urgently. These children deserve justice, and the public deserves protection from such dangerous materials.
To parents, guardians, and community members: Please stay alert. Educate your children not to pick up strange objects. If you see suspicious items, report them immediately.
To those behind this act whether through neglect or intention know this: We are watching, and we will not be silent.
Let this be the last time a child suffers from something that should never have been there in the first place.
For the voiceless. For justice.
Kay the Advocate
Lulumbi Chanda
