POETIC TURN: Barrister, in a day
By Shem Onderi He sleeps with the law,Wakes with arguments already drawn—Citations sharpened for the court.Even his walk to workIs measured in legal steps. In
February 27, 2026
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JOKES
POETIC TURN: Under the Bridge
By Shem Onderi Gallons of water pass under the bridge,Sometimes silently, other times loud—Much of it unaccounted for in any measure.Under the bridge, many bird
February 13, 2026
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IDLERS’ CORNER: Njaanuary Greens and the Gospel of Cabbage in Nyagenke
By the Idler-in-Chief Here in Nyagenke, Njaanuary creeps in chewing loudly, crunching leaf by leaf, like a determined goat that has discovered an unattended kitchen
January 2, 2026
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IDLERS’ CORNER: When the Marking Pen Loses Patience
By the Idler-in-Chief At the Nyagenke Group of DEB Primary Schools, academic creativity has reached a level only the angels can interpret. The other day,
October 26, 2025
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POETIC TURN: My Anger, Retreat
By Shem Onderi Nobody needs it.It reflects my inner self—my emotions, poorly.It exposes the part of me that rises beyond normal.My anger lasts only a
October 25, 2025
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POETIC TURN: Borrowed Shoes
By Shem Onderi They pinch me, for they were made for someone else.Oftentimes, they are uncomfortable on my feet.The owner lends them grudgingly,With the agreement
October 20, 2025
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IDLERS’ CORNER:- It’s Confirmed: Death is Stupid
By the Idler-in-Chief This column exists to make you laugh, but I do not expect laughter today because it would be the surest sign that
October 19, 2025
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POETIC TURN: NamLolwe Mourns Her Son, Jakom (A Tribute to Raila Odinga)
A Tribute by Nyar Murima — Wangari Mwai The quiet waters ofNam Lolwe —They are no more.Only harsh waves of tears,They crush and hurtThe shores
October 16, 2025
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IDLERS’ CORNER: When fuel guzzlers somersault as citizens walk in dust
By the Idler-in-Chief If the gods of Nyagenke ever wanted a theatre, they needn’t look further than our campaign trails. Forget drama, forget comedy; what
October 12, 2025
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POETIC TURN: Inside the Emergency Room: Just Imagining
By Shem Onderi Everything here is done under pressure.Every step must go right, without mishap.Quick decisions—sharp, precise—the professional mind stays upright,never carrying in the worries
October 10, 2025
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