Letters

By: Patrick Karanja, Jewel College Centuries ago, rulers of ancient Rome mastered a simple yet powerful method to maintain control over their empire: “provide food for the hungry and spectacles for the masses.” Gladiator battles, chariot races, and grand festivals filled massive arenas, while free grain kept citizens’ stomachs satisfied. …

By: Beatrice Nzambi, Jewel Technical Collage In ancient Rome, the circus was more than just entertainment. It was a carefully staged arena of power, competition, and public approval. Victors were celebrated, losers forgotten, and the crowd’s roar mattered as much as skill itself. Centuries later, Kenya’s education system increasingly mirrors …

By: James Ng’ang’a, Jewel College The term “Roman circus” has long outgrown its original meaning of chariot races and arena entertainment. In modern politics, it refers to the use of spectacle, drama, and mass excitement to capture public attention and influence opinion. Around the world, politicians often turn political activity …

By: Patrick Karanja, Journalism student, Jewel Technical College In recent years, public gatherings in Kenya have followed a predictable pattern. Town centres are awash with branded T-shirts, hired buses transport supporters from one region to another, and rehearsed chants trail political leaders wherever they appear. These displays are often showcased …

By: Bridgit Muriithi, Journalism Student-Jewel Technical College The Power of an Image As a journalism student, I have come to understand just how powerful a camera can be. Images do not only tell stories; they can also distort reality. While a photograph is often said to be worth a thousand …

By: Beatrice Nzambi, Journalism Student-Jewel Technical College Politics in Kenya has increasingly become a performance. From grand entrances to rehearsed chants, from camera-ready speeches to carefully framed images, leadership today is not only exercised; it is displayed. Political documentaries in recent years have begun to interrogate this spectacle, revealing a …

By: James Ng’ang’a- Journalism Student, Jewel College. The decision by a section of Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) leaders to reject proposed coalition talks with the ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA) goes beyond internal party disagreement. It reflects deeper concerns about power, political identity, and the future of opposition politics in Kenya. …

By: James Ng’ang’a- Journalism Student, Jewel College. Have you ever wondered why politicians always seem to appear in front of massive crowds, or why certain faces dominate your social media feeds during election season? Why does a packed rally make a candidate seem more popular, and can seeing a politician …

By: Vincent Mumba Kenya is caught in a tension between its past and its future. Some may argue that this tension has been simmering for a long time, and they would be right. Every day in Kenya’s history has added another layer to this ongoing debate. Today, however, it seems …

By:Vincent Mumba For context, I’m 24 years old. I have supported Arsenal my entire life, and I’ve never seen us lift a Premier League title. Not once. I was two years old, in diapers, the last time Arsenal won the Premier League. My memories are hand-me-down stories, grainy highlights, and …