By Shem Onderi Mosquito,make public your blood group…So we can call for a national blood donation drive.We’ll gather as much blood as we can,focus on a single type,so we can supply it. Tell us—via email, text—let it go viral,so humanity can donate generously,pump it into a blood bank.Then you call your kin.Let them line up […]

By Suba Churchill A recent post on social media platform, X by immediate former Makueni County governor, Professor Kivutha Kibwana to Central Organization of Trade Unions (COTU) Secretary General, Francis Atwoli on the occasion of his new born son has once again brought to the fore an ongoing public debate over term limits for trade […]

By Brian Nyaanga Cybersecurity and cloud computing are increasingly critical fields in the digital age. Cybersecurity focuses on protecting systems, networks, and data from cyber threats such as hackers, malware, and unauthorized access. With the rise in online transactions, interconnected devices, and digital services, the importance of strong security measures cannot be overstated. Organizations are […]

By Isaac Dan Bw’Onyancha When history writes the story of Kenya’s political evolution, it won’t just record speeches, rallies, and elections. It will also feature the symbols, gestures, and silences—those non-verbal cues that speak volumes to a nation constantly watching its leaders for meaning. One such moment unfolded, not on a campaign stage or in […]

By Isaac Dan Bw’Onyancha Karima Girls’ High School drama crew did not disappoint when they occupied the stage at the ongoing Kenya National Drama and Film Festival (KNDFF) in Nakuru on Saturday. Their play, “Wall of Jericho” captured the attention of everyone in the hall and in the end, there was deafening applause. It was […]

By Nyakang’o O’nyamota When Butere Girls’ High School’s play “Echoes of War” was barred from proceeding to the national drama festival, Kenya witnessed not just the silencing of a performance, but a broader and deeply troubling assault on the spirit of free expression. What was meant to be a celebration of youthful artistic talent turned […]

By Peter Amuka A lot has been said about Echoes of War, a play that was to be showcased at the National Drama and Film Festival (NDFF) in Nakuru on Thursday. The play has been authored by playwright and politician Cleo Malala. The piece of art has caused division in the literary, political and social […]

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 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 […]