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Fingernails Clogged With Dirt

By Margaret W. (Form 2) I refuse to take your brotherly hand Your nails are black with dirt, brother And your palms are clammy with sweat I refuse to take the hand you extend in help, I shall not join hands with you, brother For unclean hands make

October 8th, 2018|

Perspectives on Kenya’s Development

By Martha A., Peris N., Irene M., Faith C., and Naima A.. (Form 1) “Kenya is among the developing countries in Africa. It is said to be developing because there are still many problems for which solutions have not been found. In many parts of Kenya, there are

October 1st, 2018|

Women of Strength and Hope For The Best

By Miriam W. (Form 3) I believe women are the most powerful people on earth, if only given the change to show what they can really do. Many people think that the work of a woman is to stay at home, take care of the kids, cook

September 27th, 2018|

The Pillars and Beliefs of the Islamic Religion

By  Anzel M. (Form 1) Islam means peace or submission to the will of God. It is a religion founded by Mohamed (SAW). Allah is the one and only God. A Muslim is someone who follows or practices Islam. The rules of Islam are based on five pillars.

September 24th, 2018|

Food Shortage in Kenya

By  Broline O. (Form 1) Due to a shortage of food in Kenya, many people are dying This includes many of the professional people who had hope for the world. Furthermore, it has been seen that Kenyan youths lose job opportunities due to a lack of enough energy

September 20th, 2018|

Girls’ Education

By Mary K. (Form 1) Girls are the most important people in the society. They assist and take a big part in assisting the community. They are good-hearted and really try their best to do an important thing in the community. Girls’ education is very important in

September 17th, 2018|

Baragoi: My Area

By  Reginah A. (Form 3) I live in the northern part of Kenya, called Baragoi. It is a cool place but rarely rains. I come from a semi-arid area full of sweet homesteads. Our area has lots of acacia trees and cactus trees. This signifies that it is

September 13th, 2018|

The Worst Day Of My Life

By Anita K. (Form 1) I was on my last holiday.  I was looking for water along a river. I walked for a long time without getting water because there was no rain. On the way, I met my friend looking for firewood. I greeted him and

September 6th, 2018|

Advantages and Disadvantages of Migration

By  Anita K. (Form 1) Migration is moving from one place to another in search of food, pasture, education, habitat, and employment. Many people in Kenya migrate. Others migrated to urban areas while others migrated to rural areas. Reason for this, is to look for employment, better education,

September 3rd, 2018|

Cries From Desperate Souls

By Nancy A. (Form 1) Cries from desperate souls In common plea to all Listen the pain of the voiceless Seeking to awaken consciousness Mama let us live Let me survive for each river in a silent plea The sources of the harden of glimmerces And the future

August 20th, 2018|

Let’s End FGM

By  Esther N. (Form 3) Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) is girl’s circumcision.  Most of you may wonder what it is and where this type of circumcision is practised. I am a witness of these FGM practices and learnt its consequences. I am a girl who has been trying

August 16th, 2018|

Corruption in Kenya and Solutions

By Brenda N. (Form 1) Corruption is really pulling Kenya’s economy backwards. Although effective measures such as the anti-corruption agency has been put in place, it seems that they are not doing anything. Some people in the government are filling their pockets and banks with money meant to

August 9th, 2018|