The sandy soil hugs your feet as you walk. The silhouette of quiver trees and acacias against the cobalt blue afternoon sky forms a dramatic backdrop to the homesteads. In its very starkness the scenery is vibrant and beautiful. But the real drama in Kube lies not in its natural beauty but in its social landscape. Village meetings in Kube seem to never end.
Residents seem to love debating and discussing their concerns.
And no decisions are reached unless all concur. Unanimity is valued, which is surprising. There are after all significant socio-economic disparities and inequalities in terms of political power in the village. Families who have members working in urban areas are economically better off compared to those dependent solely on subsistence farming and the rural economy. The village chief and other traditional leaders all have close relations with traditional ethnic authorities and with political party leaders.