Opinion

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 …

By: Melodie Odiwuor, Laikipia University Comradeship is a unique and powerful bond formed through shared experiences, struggles, and mutual trust. Whether in the military, sports teams, or workplaces, comrades rely on one another for support, unity, and a shared sense of purpose. However, while this bond can be deeply rewarding, …

By: Melodie Odiwuor, Laikipia University The teenage years are a unique stage of life marked by growth, self-discovery, and emotional change. It is a time when young people begin to shape their identities, question their beliefs, and try to understand where they fit in the world. This process often comes …

By: Melody Akinyi Ochieng, Laikipia University As the festive season nears, Kenya’s commercial scene transforms into a vibrant marketplace of lights, slogans, discounts, and promises of joy, with brands competing fiercely for both attention and consumer spending. From supermarkets offering “mega deals” to beverage companies rolling out multimillion-shilling campaigns, festive …