THE CREATIVE CORNER ,spoken word, poetry storytelling and my creative journey

LOST IN LECTURES, FOUND IN WRITING: My Journey to Discovering Myself By Phoebe Akinyi Nyaumba I'm Phoebe Akinyi, a student at Moi University Main Campus pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Communication and Journalism. I find joy in scribbling things down whenever an idea crosses my mind. Sometimes, it's a random thought; other times, it's a whole story waiting to be told. But for a while, I found myself wondering whether I was really on the right path. You see, sometimes, I feel unsatisfied with what I learn in class. There are days when a lecturer walks in, makes a presentation, and walks out, while what we desperately need is a tutorial. I sit in the lecture room, gazing into absolute emptiness, my mind wandering somewhere far beyond the classroom walls. And then I ask myself, Is this what I worked so hard for all those years, from preschool to senior school? Just to sit here and listen to talks that don't seem to connect with me? Honestly, I don't always ha...

 Raila Odinga: The Rise, Influence and Enduring Legacy of Kenya’s Political Giant By Phoebe Akinyi Nyaumba He never occupied State House as president, yet few Kenyan politicians shaped the country’s democratic journey, opposition politics and national conversations as profoundly as Raila Amolo Odinga. His story is one of resistance, ambition, political reinvention and difficult compromises. Kenyan politics has produced many influential leaders, but few have commanded public attention, loyalty and controversy over as many decades as Raila Amolo Odinga. To his supporters, he was a symbol of democratic resistance, a persistent advocate for constitutional reform and a leader who gave voice to citizens who felt excluded from power. To his critics, he was a politician whose unrelenting presidential ambition and shifting alliances sometimes blurred the line between principle and political expediency. Both interpretations form part of his complicated legacy. Known affectionately as Baba, O...

 My Creative Journey Walk: A Story of Inspiration and Resilience By Phoebe Akinyi Nyaumba I often look back at where it all began—just a small spark inside me, a whisper telling me that I had something to share with the world. I didn’t fully understand it at first, but I knew that words, stories, and ideas made me feel alive. Creativity became my safe place, the corner where I could escape pressure and find myself. The walk hasn’t always been smooth. There were days I doubted myself, wondering if my voice mattered, or if my dreams were too far away to reach. I’ve stumbled, faced challenges, and even thought of giving up. But somehow, in those quiet moments of struggle, I always found strength to rise again. Maybe it was the resilience I didn’t know I had, or maybe it was the inspiration I drew from life itself—the little victories, the people who believed in me, and the reminder that even small steps still move me forward. There have been turning points along this walk—moments ...

By Akinyi Phoebe Nyaumba Making it to university was never just about passing examinations or flipping through books it was a true journey of survival. I vividly recall the challenges we faced along the way: strikes, floods that disrupted learning for many, and above all, the global pandemic COVID-19. The pandemic not only halted education but also rewrote the academic calendar. At just Grade 8, the future felt uncertain and faint. Yet, through it all, I arrived here from a modest sub-county school to one of the best universities in East Africa. I joined university with great zeal, envisioning a transformation into a new version of myself mature, confident, and professional. I even imagined myself in formal attire, walking purposefully to class, carrying books like a lecturer. At the top of my priorities was one pressing decision: to change my course from Communication and Journalism to Education (English and Literature). Throughout my school years, I was recognized as a “junior role ...