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In the Luo community, there is a cliché phrase that states, “ Alot miseyo ema tero Kuon. ” This is loosely translated as: “ It is the vegetable that has been despised that finishes the ugali (kuon)”. This best describes Hon. Dorothy Otieno when she first showed interest in becoming Rongo MP in 2027. People discredited her candidature. However, with her slogan “Ombokore,” or “Ombokore Movement,” she has shown she can challenge her opponents in a largely masculine political battlefield. Currently, the race for the Rongo Member of Parliament seat in the 2027 General Election is beginning to attract increasing political attention, with Director for Social Programmes at State House, Hon. Dorothy Atieno Otieno, emerging as one of the notable challengers to incumbent MP Paul Abuor. The unfolding election has the potential to become a game to watch in Migori County, Rongo Sub-County, even though party nominations have yet to be conducted and the election is still months ahead. Paul Abuor is al...

  In recent social media campaigns, mental health has been one of the key topics. Everyone is struggling with something, and many solutions have been offered, including community support, mindfulness practices, and connecting with nature.  For instance, Take a Beat by Spotify is a campaign that promotes music as self-care and therapy, using curated playlists to encourage daily mindful practices. Brave Together partners with charities like Ditch the Label, focusing on alleviating anxiety and depression in young people caused by social media pressure. Organizations such as the WHO come up with a special day termed “the World Day for Mental Health Awareness.” This year, this will take place on 10th October, 2026. Even though some people think that strong faith means never feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or discouraged, the Scripture tells a different story. This article focuses on mental health in a Christian life and resilience as a believer. Mental Health in a Christian Life Many...

  Hon. Dorothy Otieno was distributing relief food at Kangeso Sub-location Chief's Camp On Friday, 17th April 2026, Hon. Dorothy Otieno, State House Social Programs Director, and one of the Rongo 2027 Member of Parliament aspirants, decided to surprise widows and women in Kangeso Sub-location, in East Kamagambo Ward, with the distribution of relief food, which comprised a 2 kg tin of rice and beans. The event took place at Kangeso Chief’s Camp, started at 8:00 am, and was chaired by the aspirant herself and the area assistant chief. Some residents perceived the move as appropriate, because there are elderly and widows in the community who deserve such food. Unfortunately, they cannot afford it. Sardonically, a 2 kg tin of rice and beans can feed them for how long? Furthermore, a section of the residents who boarded the bandwagon of Hon. Dorothy Otieno’s relief food distribution, asserted that the activity should be regionally balanced (all four wards of Rongo Constituency). Hon...

Photo Credit: TVET-CDACC Observation checklist in Kenyan TVETs is a structured, competency-based assessment tool for assessors. Assessors use it to evaluate the performance of trainees in real-time. It focuses on the specific units of competency, assessing compliance with safety protocols, effectiveness of procedures, and quality of the final outcomes to determine technical proficiency. It consists of administrative details, unit of competency, tasks or steps, assessment criteria, marks assigned to each task, assessor’s and candidate’s feedback, and documentation requirements. Get Customized PCs and Assessment Tools An observation checklist in TVETS is a good concept in Competency-based Education when it is conducted in the right way. It provides the real competencies of students in specific units of competency. However, the use of observation checklists in the current implementation of CBET in Kenyan TVETs faces a myriad of challenges and does not reveal the true picture of the co...

Have you ever thought of the Holy Spirit and what his role is in the life of a Christian believer? Most individuals learn about the Holy Spirit in church, but are not exactly certain about what the Bible teaches about him. Knowledge about the Holy Spirit is necessary to all Christians who want to develop spiritually and lead a life that glorifies God.  This article discusses who the Holy Spirit is as taught in the Bible and His mighty place in the life of the person who believes in Jesus Christ. Who Is the Holy Spirit According to the Bible? The Holy Spirit is not just a feeling, nor is it an impersonal power, and it is not a flood of spiritual power. The Word of God states that He is the third Person of the Trinity, He is fully God, equal to God the Father and God the Son. The Holy Spirit is God in action in the lives of the followers; he changes lives inside and outside. The Holy Spirit has been a key aspect in uncovering the will of God, leading his people, and bringing spir...