Something for Nothing – Nyasili Atetwe Kasha had not had enough sleep the previous night. He was taking a nap when Linda knocked at his office door. He didn’t answer…
Better Tomorrow? – Susan Syondie
Better Tomorrow? – Susan Syondie I’m a worrier! I worry when my periods don’t come on time I’m not the kama mbaya, mbaya, type of girl I worry when my…
Enslaved – Faith Chepchumba
Enslaved – Faith Chepchumba I am tired Of waiting for too long Too long away from home I have spent days Weeks and now months Away, missing my folks I…
Man In The Mirror – Joy Ng’ethe
Man In The Mirror – Joy Ng’ethe Man in the mirror, Are you scarred? Are you hurt? Are you alright? I should be ashamed, I can’t imagine the pain,…
Sugar Drop – Joy Rita
Sugar Drop – Joy Rita Like broken pieces of fine glass, But still crumbled, felt good to have and hold, In my tea, as gold in a sandglass, As you…
The Crying City – Essy Syombua
The Crying City – Essy Syombua Where are the birds With the song of my history Now I cry in silence My beauty is fading. With the song of my…
To Forgive Is Growth – Brainy O’bee
To Forgive Is Growth – Brainy O’bee Within me a child resides For to age is not to grow To grow is to learn, To fall in love, And to…
We Are A Galaxy – Nancy Mutheu
We Are A Galaxy – Nancy Mutheu Even when we fight Even when I don’t call you king Just remember You are the star that lights my day Even when…
Unlike You – Paul Wambua
Unlike You – Paul Wambua I liked you, truly The liking got impetus, aroused lust We bedded each other spontaneously. The momentum took pace You invited me for a booze…
Thieves – Wilson M
Thieves – Wilson M At the town gate, one sultry day Thieves! Thieves! The watchman’s cry The townsfolk gathered, crudely armed Show us they!…