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Joel Changorok

Mothers: The quiet hands that hold the world

By Joel Changorok   2026-05-11 06:00:00

The article reflects on the central role of mothers in shaping families, culture and moral values across generations in Kenya.

Welcome to the jungle where survival belongs to loudest engine

By Joel Changorok   2026-05-25 06:00:00

Kenya’s dangerous driving culture and the daily struggles faced by owners of small cars and motorists, while the traffic police prioritise bribes, is causing concern.

'Learned' in Latin, lost in reality: The strange case of Kenya's justice system

By Joel Changorok   2026-05-25 09:00:00

Kenya’s legal system remains highly influenced by colonial traditions, language, and legal frameworks, with clarity cross-examined until it confesses to confusion.

When mother universities cry: How Kenya failed academic giants

By Joel Changorok   2026-06-08 06:00:00

A reflective critique traces the decline of Kenya’s once-great public universities, arguing that chronic underfunding, mismanagement and unchecked expansion have weakened the institutions.

The burning question: Why Term Two brings school fire chaos

By Joel Changorok   2026-06-08 06:00:00

A reflection on recurring school fires in Kenya links the crises to mounting academic pressure, calling for reforms in the education system to prioritise student well-being and safety.

Inside Millennials' analogue faith vs Gen Z digital minds

By Joel Changorok   2026-07-20 08:40:00

A satirical reflection explores the cultural divide between millennials and Gen Z.

"When the altar blames the miniskirt!" Perhaps it is celibacy, not women, that needs a confession

By Joel Changorok   2026-07-20 06:00:00

Responsibility for priestly conduct should rest primarily with those who take religious vows rather than with women who are often blamed for alleged temptation.