Outside school hours, he gave free lessons in English to older locals, and also gave talks on political issues. He also worked briefly as a price inspector for the government, going into stores to check what they were charging, although quit the position after the authorities ignored his reports about false pricing
Akaweruka kusukulu, iye ankapereka maphunziro aulere m’Chingelezi kwa anthu achikulire a m’deralo, ndiponso ankakamba nkhani za ndale. Adagwiranso ntchito kwanthawi yochepa ngati woyang'anira mitengo ya zinthu m'boma, kulowa m'masitolo kukawona zomwe amalipira, ngakhale adasiya udindowu akuluakulu atanyalanyaza malipoti ake okhudza mitengo yabodza