Shem Onderi Poor stomach, ever hollow,a boundless space, though small, I swallow.Too small, it seems, to hold the feastthat fuels my days, a hungry beast.You never swell in bellies tight,yet hunger’s rumble claims its right,a rude demand, attention’s call,demanding sustenance for all. You wake me with your gnawing need,then fullness brings a dizzying creed.An empty […]

By Nyang’au Araka A celebration to mark veteran author, teacher, adjudicator and actor David Mulwa’s 80th birthday has been inserted in the Kenya National Drama and Film Festival (KNDFF) Saturday programme. This year, the event is happening in Nakuru County, which was the centre of focus yesterday owing to controversy that was ignited by a Echoes of […]

By KPC Reporter Egesa FM, which is the oldest privately owned radio station that broadcasts in Ekegusii is 19 years old today. Owned by the Royal Media Services (RMS), Egesa FM has a huge fan base in Gusii region, other parts of the country and the Diaspora. On Sunday, the station crackled to life with […]

By Nadir Al-Saidi I will never forget stepping into the cadaver lab for the first time. As the doors swung open, a sharp, sour wave of formaldehyde hit me and made my stomach churn. I pulled my thin polyester scrub shirt over my nose, but it did little to block the smell, let alone shield […]

By Shem Onderi Change is here, within me, around me—I am no longer youthful. Old age is no prize to claim,my actions betray my years.Spiced foods are forbidden,the doctor wants to keep me breathing,so I visit the clinic more often than I’d like. Meals are selective, my chewing is slow.My polished designer shoes gleam in […]

By Isaac Dan Bw’Onyancha Thespian turned politician Cleophas Malala’s repeated use of school theatre as a platform for his personal and political battles is both irresponsible and detrimental to the learners involved. His past play Shackles of Doom , performed by Butere Girls in 2013, was banned due to its overt political messaging on tribalism […]

By Shem onderi Each one with his business and journey, people are catching flights, literally, Some arriving, after hours airborne, others are connecting, passengers and their kin Luggages, plane cargo, are moving fast. As some arrive, others are leaving The detecting machines, the sniffer dogs, strategically positioned, the guards, both Armed and private agents, well […]

By KPC Reporter When Jack Matara, popularly known as Askari ni Rafiki is given a chance to sing during public meetings in Gusii region, he gives it his all. Matara who is a police officer uses his talent to preach the gospel and make friends. His signature line, Askari ni Rafiki (a police officer is […]

By Nyang’au Araka Kenyans have been asked to exercise their rights as outlined in the data protection laws and deter misuse by organizations. The Office of the Data Protection Commissioner (ODPC) said that it is committed to receive complaints and conclusively investigate them. “This will lead to determinations that provide legal recourse, transparency, and promote […]

By Stacy Miruka Practicing journalists based in Gusii region have been encouraged to take accreditation by the Media Council of Kenya (MCK) seriously as it is a professional requirement to do so. The call was made my Gusii Scribes Welfare Association (GUSWA) chairman Nyang’au Araka during an accreditation sensation session by MCK at the Kisii […]