A Tribute by Nyar Murima — Wangari Mwai The quiet waters ofNam Lolwe —They are no more.Only harsh waves of tears,They crush and hurtThe shores ofNam Lolwe. The winds in the waters ofNam LolweCan’t stop their roaring cry.The waves rise and runAcross the ever-dry sandy shores ofNam Lolwe. High waves rise in murmur,Rising and falling,All […]

By Victor Bwire The demise of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, though inevitable in the course of life, came at the least expected time. His sudden death marked the end of a political giant who, for over four decades, stood at the center of Kenya’s political journey and transformation, from opposition icon to prime minister, […]

By Victor Bwire The demise of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, though inevitable in the course of life, came at the least expected time. His sudden death marked the end of a political giant who, for over four decades, stood at the center of Kenya’s political journey and transformation, from opposition icon to prime minister, […]

By KPC Reporter President William Samoei Ruto has taken steps to lead Kenyans in mourning the passing of former Prime Minister (PM) Raila Amolo Odinga, declaring a seven-day period of national mourning beginning Wednesday. In a statement from State House, Nairobi, the President described Raila as “a giant of democracy, a fearless freedom fighter, and […]

By Isaac Dan Onyancha The curtain has fallen on one of Kenya’s most enduring and polarising political lives. Raila Amolo Odinga — the indefatigable agitator, reformist, and five-time presidential contender — is dead. His passing closes a chapter that spanned over half a century of defiance, detention, and dogged pursuit of power. Few men have […]

By Nyang’au Araka For years, Nyamira town has carried the tag of being a sleepy, indistinct settlement. Many saw it as a place where you couldn’t quite tell where it started or ended. Its shopping culture was famously “linear,” confined to shops hugging the main road. But that is changing fast, and nowhere is the […]

By Nyang’au Araka History was never my favourite subject but as I age, I find it interesting, although sometimes it offers more questions than answers. In school, they told us that Idi Amin was the “Butcher of Uganda”—an illiterate dictator, a ruthless killer, and a man who turned his country upside down. The history books […]

By the Idler-in-Chief Unknown to you, my grandson had 32 spikes in his mouth when Tokyo branded trousers became a big thing in Nyagenke and beyond, in the late 1990s. By spikes I mean teeth though honestly, one needed real spikes to defend himself from the jealous stares that followed anyone wearing the fabulous Tokyo. […]

By Shem Onderi The class is a patchwork of ages,Stories gathered from every corner.Some arrive chasing escape—from poverty, from uncertainty,Others are here because a parent commanded it. Some stand tall, loud and bullying,Others sit small, timid, almost invisible.A few with swollen bellies,hunger written in their skin.Many are barefoot,their bodies pale, untouched by lotion. School bags […]

By Nyang’au Araka On Tuesday (16/9/2025), Kenya joined the global community in marking International Identity Day, with national celebrations held in Homa Bay. For Kenyans, the national identity card is not just a formality but a vital document that unlocks access to rights, services, and opportunities. According to Kenyan law, every citizen is eligible for […]