The Daraja Times

To a Peaceful Kenya

By Idaya N. (Form 3) This is a situation or period of time in which there is no war or violence in a country or an area. In this beautiful land of Kenya which God granted us, we do experience peace sometimes but sometimes we do not. Kenyans

October 15th, 2019|

What Education Means to Me

By Jackline K. (Form 1) In most cases, people think that education is only found in school but that is not the case according to me. To me, education means power, value, and more over it means worth. If you have information about something that people think

October 15th, 2019|

Suicide Among the Youth

By Mercy W. (Form 1) A human being’s life is always faced with challenges but we should always try to overcome them. When challenges become too rigid, many people tend to lose hope, hail curses at themselves and even others especially the youth heed to taking away their

October 15th, 2019|

The Poor Family

By Irene A. (Form 1) Once upon a time there was widow who live near the river. She had three children- one son and two daughters. Her husband died a long time ago in an accident, so the woman remained alone with her three children. She took

October 15th, 2019|

Why Me?

By Perpetua M. (Form 3) This is a question that keeps ringing in the minds of people. Remember that you have a reason to live in this world. People might say bad things to you but it is your choice to listen to them. For gold to

October 15th, 2019|

Add Positives

By Dorcus A. (Form 3) Every human being has goals in his/her life. Some are able to accomplish their goals while others fail. Not because some people are superior to others, their beliefs are what make the difference. People who are able to accomplish their mission do

October 15th, 2019|

The River of Poison

By Dorcus A. (Form 3) This was Kenya’s great source of water until it was poisoned. It flows from Kenya’s capital and meets the Athi River then flows to the Indian Ocean. It passes through several industries and human settlements. This river was the source of fish

October 15th, 2019|

Say No to Drugs!

By Dorcus A. (Form 3) Why don’t you just simply ask yourself “Why is every youth doing this? What are the merits and demerits?” Always keep it in your head that right is right even if no one is doing it, and wrong is wrong even if everyone

October 15th, 2019|

Knowing Your Background Will Help You Know Your Future

By Perpetue M. (Form 3) If you know your future, then I am sure your future will not be unfamiliar to you. We all know this African continent was colonized. The heroes and sheroes who participated in fighting for our independence did a good job. I don’t know

August 21st, 2019|

Disability is not Inability

By Dorcus A. (Form 3) God created everyone in this world uniquely. Just because I am disabled in one way or another does not mean I am unable. My blindness will not hinder me from seeing my future. My lameness will not hinder me from walking to my

August 21st, 2019|

Cut One, Plant Ten

By Dorcus A. (Form 3) So many are times when we hear people complaining about drought and famine. So many are times when we hear people complaining that some people’s sins have caused the world to be the hell it is now. Something that people have never

August 21st, 2019|