BATTLE OF THE SACRED TREE BY BARBARA KIMENYE. 1.1 SYNOPSIS OF BATTLE OF THE SACRED TREE BY BARBARA KIMENYE The story begins as Mrs Lutaya who is the president of Mothers Union group chase chicken with her servant. They see a pupil of the nearest primary, hanging banana fibers on the branches of the sacred tree. She heads to school and demands to see Mr Ssentongo who is the primary headmaster and cautions him on the paganism practice by pupils from the same school. She justifies her allegations by showing half naked parcel which found of the tree. She proceeds by warning him that such practices are sinful and wicked. The head teacher calls and warn the pupils that whoever dare go beyond the school compound and move near the sacred tree, is likely to face the dire punishment. Despite absence of Reverend Musoke, who is no longer available to back the church, Mrs Lutaya promises to get rid of sinful trends and tradition...