Below are some of the columnist I read regularly. Please
check them out when you find the time- and no they didn’t pay me to advertise:
1. JACKSON BIKO – MAN
TALK
I love his column because he is entertaining and I get to
see things from the male perspective. And this ninja has a way with words! He
can be talking about something like weaves and still managed to make you laugh.
2. AKINYEMI WALE – CHANGE TALKS
This writer
is very motivating and his column is best suited for those who are looking to improve
themselves. He is not one of those irritating feel-good writers but he gives
practical advice that would actually help when applies in one’s life. His
column is on the Friday DN.
3. CHRISTOPHER HART – MEN AND WOMEN
This columnist
gives very sound advice on relationship that can prove very useful for the young
and old alike. I have watched a couple of his interviews on telly and he looks
like a guy who has a good head on his shoulder. I believe you can take his word
on most issues. I especially enjoyed last weeks topics on why you should avoid
dating married men.
4. KATE GETAO- FLAKES
I have been
reading her column since forever. She is just too funny. She sounds like a well
travelled and well read women. If I ever get to become a columnist I would love
to write just like her. I also like the
fact that she has a deep knowledge of the bible and occasionally throws in some
bible truths in her articles in a way that is not offensive to the
non-believers. If you find the time read her last weeks column on ‘The new
tourism’. Too funny!
5. MUNGAI KAHINYA- WORLD OF FIGURE
I never liked
maths during my days in school but Mr.Mungai has a way of making mathematics
fun. I remember his articles on calculations about the Phone billing methods
and the payment of PAYE and I was blown away. I especially enjoyed his column yesterday
about the words ‘most’ and ‘majority’. This is because I had the same argument
with my students a few days ago about the meaning of the word ‘many’.
6. SUNNY BINDRA- SUNNY DAY
I wish I
could find the right words to express just how much I enjoy Mr. Bindra’s
articles. He is so passionate about Kenya. Just like his name he brings
sunshine into my Sunday evenings. He is so optimistic and has so much hope and
dreams that I wish he could put it in a bottle and sell it. I follow him on
twitter and his tweets are always about growth and getting things done the
right way. I have taken some of his advice and I can testify they have proven
quite valuable to me. I also like the fact that he provides links to his
articles via his twitter handle so you have no excuse for not reading his
column.
7. PHILIP OCHIENG – MARK MY WORD
I love his
mastery of many languages and how he can compare the use of different words in
German, French, English and even in his native dholuo. He has inspired me to read
more and learn about other languages apart from the ones I already know. I’m
sure if he read this post he would cringe at some of the mistakes I have made.
He even corrects some of the articles that some of our journalists write in
away that you can’t even get offended. A few days ago I got the chance to hang
out with some friends and somehow the topic came to him and I was happy to find
people who read his column.
8. LITERARY DISCOURSE, FACE-TO-FACE,
BOOK REVIEWS
These
columns are found in the Saturday nation whereby they interview writers and do
reviews on books, magazines and other kinds of literature. They feature
articles from various writers such as Prof Egara Kabaji, Evan Mwangi and Julius Sigei. In this column they also
features the feedback from the readers giving their reactions to previous
articles which I think is cool! They have also featured famous writers such as David
Mulwa, Prof Austin Bukenya, Mwangi Gicheru, John Kiriamiti, Ayi kweyi Ahmah, Taban
Lo Liyon, Nuruddin Farah and Wole Soyinka among others. If you are an avid
reader you will want to read this column religiously- I know I do.
9. CLAY MUGANDA- CLAY COURT
One thing I
admire about this writer is his guts. He speaks his mind and woe unto you if
you are easily offended. He tells it as it is and he is brutally honest. He says
those things most people feel but dare not say. Some of his articles make me uncomfortable
because they say what I don’t want to hear but I need to hear. I have to warn
you that he is an acquired taste and if you are sensitive some of his articles might
offend you. There have been quite a number of critics who have written very unsavory things about this writer in various blogs but he still soldiers on.
I guess now
everyone knows which newspaper I subscribe to!
