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 President William Ruto’s recent visit to the Mt. Kenya region was nothing more than an extravagant public relations exercise designed to prove a point—that former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua no longer holds sway over the region. With massive crowds lining up to welcome him in Nyeri, Murang’a, Kiambu, and Kirinyaga, Ruto […]

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 Isaac Dan Onyancha The Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC) is mandated to review public sector salaries every four years to ensure fairness and competitiveness. However, its failure to adjust salaries for county government employees—especially in light of the recent upward review for national government civil servants—exposes glaring disparities in Kenya’s public service pay structure. […]

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 Courtesy and KPC The Kitale Museum Library now hosts the newly established Ken Walibora Corner, a dedicated section for preserving and archiving the works of the late literary icon. Kibabii University Vice Chancellor, Prof. Isaac Ipara Odeo led the launching ceremony on Wednesday. The launch of the resource center is a key outcome of […]

By Shem Onderi Arrive, baby, in your mother’s womb, that she may be respected,and your father valued among his peers. Your grandmother awaits your arrival,eager to welcome you to the world. Grow, baby, and take shape, that your mother may visit the prenatal clinic, just like the others,and prepare for your birth. The village is […]

By Shem Onderi Oh, eye, you were created to see, To behold all that’s visible in day and night’s decree. But when darkness falls, you struggle to perceive, Leaving the nocturnals to navigate with ease. You see all, even when you’re not meant to, A constant observer, never at rest. You examine and scrutinize, then […]