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      The power of starting a side hustle in university by Joseph Owino Adongon College life is possibly the most exciting period in a young adult's life. It is a time of new learning, new friendships, and endless possibilities. However, besides the classes and examinations, it also affords a great chance to build a platform for future success. Those students who mix classroom learning with real-world experience have an absolute and lasting edge in Kenya's changing economy. Starting a side business is possibly the best way to achieve this. Besides generating additional income, a side business exposes students to useful skills, helps them acquire professional networks, and creates the confidence to survive after graduation.              Photo   SIMON MAINA  |  Credit: AFP via Getty Images A Side Hustle is More Than Just Extra Income A side business is not only a source of extra income, but it is also a great way ...

      The fine line between gaming, entertainment and academic     distractions. This article was posted by Tuko news . use this link https://www.tuko.co.ke/editorial/opinion/587011-gaming-craze-grips-university-students-a-silent-threat-academic-focus/ By Joseph Owino Adongon    A photo capturing students engaged in games within the classroom. It was a chilly morning at Moi University, and I had covered myself with a thick jacket to keep me warm from the biting cold wind that sliced through my body as I trudged towards Lecture Hall 1 for an early morning lecture. In an attempt to remain alert, I noticed one of my classmates, fully absorbed not paying attention to the lecture, but gazing at his mobile phone screen. He was playing a Pro Evolution Soccer, presently eFootball, game. Other than this, Dream League Soccer (DLS) has been an incredible success. Such games have diversified from their earliest days as mere mobile or console games; they've be...

How the Government Can Reclaim Trust and Empower the Common Mwananchi in Kenya's Political Storm. by Joseph Owino Adongon, Kenya's political landscape in 2025 feels like a storm that has yet to settle. What was once seen as a bright promise during the 2022 elections has slowly turned into growing frustration. The hope many had is now being replaced by fatigue, criticism, and a deep sense of betrayal. For ordinary Kenyans, life is becoming more difficult by the day. The cost of living is relentless ,  unga remains unaffordable, and electricity bills just keep climbing. For the average mwananchi, every day feels like a battle just to survive. President William Ruto, who once won the hearts of many as the "hustler's champion," is now facing mounting criticism. His vision for a bottom-up economic model is being questioned, especially as inequality seems to be growing instead of shrinking. Many of the so-called “hustlers” still feel left behind, and the youth, in parti...

The Battle Between Dreams and Distractions  by Joseph Owino Adongon,  Freedom, self-expression, and good grades were everything I thought university life would encompass at first. However, after spending a few days on campus, I understood that the independence was driven by fun but had strings attached that could make you or break you. I witnessed students with promising prospects succumb to dreadful vices, all while others were visibly struggling to find the balance between their academics and social life. While a few students were able to stay on the right track, a large chunk of the student population was unfortunately lured into a life-altering trap.   During my first year, I had a course mate named Mike from Kericho who was quite shy, polite, and had big dreams. He was, as expected, a straight-A student,  and classmate’s favorite due to his reasoning, and everyone envisioned him becoming a successful journalist. In the beginning, he was very self-regulated; he w...

 Written by Joseph Owino Adongon, a third-year Linguistics, Media, and Communication student at Moi University, P osted and published by TUKO News; reviving-Moi-university/ :  https://www.tuko.co.ke/education/583252-reviving-moi-university/ Reviving Moi University: 5 Strategies to Restore Lost Glory of Eldoret-Based Premier Institution.   What does it say about us when a medical student spends 10 years pursuing a six-year degree, trapped in a university too broke to function? Or when financially stretched staff, unpaid for months, board a school bus just to get to their workplace? These are not minor hiccups; they are loud, desperate cries from an institution that was once the pride of Kenyan higher education. Moi University students walking along the academic highway, others making their way past the gate. The institution has been facing numerous challenges recently. Photos: Harry Ivan/TUKO.co.ke. Read more:  https://www.tuko.co.ke/education/583252-revivin...

How Money Has Hijacked Romance  by JOSEPH OWINO ADONGON. Is love enough without something small?   A  scorching Monday at Moi University, the sun blazing overhead, and a group of friends trudging down the academic highway toward Talai Centre after a lecture in NCT 8. It’s just past noon, and we’re parched, craving a cold soda to cut through the heat. As we walk, a cluster of radiant ladies passes by, their laughter floating on the breeze. I nudge a quiet friend, grinning: “So, any girlfriend yet, or are you still the mystery man?” His reply stops me cold: “ Madem wataku vuruta nyuma, tengeneza   pesa kwanza”,  “Ladies will drag you back; make money first.” The others pile on, their voices sharp: today’s women don’t care about genuine love, they’re after men with money. Later, I s a t with my friend Elizabeth, probing deeper. Her response? “ Mwanaume ni pesa ”, “A man is money.” That moment wasn’t just a casual exchange; it was a mirror held up to a society where...