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From Classrooms to Cashflows.

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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 ...

Gaming or Grading?

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      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...

Building a Stronger Kenya.

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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...