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

 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 ...