By Shem Onderi In the day, you hide from sight,Visitors arrive, and you take flight.I’ve tried to clear you out, but you won’t depart,You squeeze into small spaces, a clever art. At night, you emerge, in numbers so grand,Feasting on leftovers, in this culinary land.You rest by day, digesting with glee,Converting food to energy, a […]

By Isaac Dan Bw’Onyancha Former Deputy President (DG) Rigathi Gachagua’s political journey is a galaxy of ups and downs. Gachagua served as Mathira MP for one term, then got catapulted to the second highest political office on the land. The story then took a dramatic turn, evolving him from a DG to a ‘martyr’ and […]

By Isaac Dan Bw’Onyancha The recent passing of His Highness Aga Khan Karim, whose global legacy stands as a beacon of selflessness and philanthropy, calls us to reflect on the values that truly define success. His work in fostering development, education, and health initiatives continues to inspire millions worldwide. In a world often driven by […]

By Isaac Dan Bw’Onyancha In the ever-evolving world of Kenyan politics, the rivalry between President William Ruto and his former deputy, Rigathi Gachagua, has taken on the shape of a modern-day political drama. The fallout between the two, once staunch allies, offers a fascinating exploration of political strategies through the lens of the ancient Greek […]

By Shem Onderi Oh, Dispensary Bench, if you were human,So wide, so strong, your presence is proven.Built for comfort, you await with grace,As patients sit, in this quiet space. Placed by the wall, near the block,Not far from the doctor or the pharmacist’s walk,You rest in the hallway, often alone,Unnoticed at dusk, when the day’s […]

By Elias Moturi It is exciting that Kereri Girls’ High School is clocking 60 in style. Already, preparations are on top gear as the big day, 16th February draws nigh. The institution opened its doors in 1965 as a Girls Secondary School, having been established by the Pentecostal Assemblies of God-(PAG-K). The church has its […]

By Nyang’au Araka It is said that a good picture is worth a thousand words, but what if the images are two or more, and are complimentary? This is the question that pops up when one looks at a collage that has been circulating online, comprising of two images taken several years apart. The collage […]

By Shem Onderi You once meandered past Kisii town, Loud and proud, you’d flow on down, Joining streams that swirled and spun, A mighty river, second to none. Past Kisii town, your splashes loud, Echoing through the bustling crowd, Those who crossed you, felt the spray, And feared to drown in your vast sway. Upstream, […]

By Shem Onderi You’re designed to hold, hot or cold,A constant presence, defining the kitchen’s soul.Each family member enjoys the meals you serve,A testament to your enduring purpose, your worth to preserve. You persevere through heat, washed in scalding water,Scoured to stay clean, inside and out, a true culinary daughter.You never disappoint, a cook’s desire […]

By Shem Onderi Rain, come in your season, Rain, rain, come again, for little plants need to germinate. Not long ago, the clouds would gather  as a sign of your approach, warning us of an impending storm. Then you would fall in drops, forming streams, which would flow into big rivers, and eventually into the […]