Author: Yegon

My name is Emmanuel Yegon. Trained Communicator, Passionate storyteller with a bias toward smartphone storytelling. I am the Co-Founder and Communications Director at Mobile Journalism Africa. This platform is dedicated for human interest stories and features. Ask me about #MoJo

Plastic ban a good move but more needs to be done

August 24, 2017 by Yegon

Kenya is set to join Rwanda in the realization of a plastic free environment. Unlike in Rwanda, the process in Kenya has just started with the recent ban of the use and manufacture of plastic bags that takes effect from 1st September…

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Gone too soon

June 2, 2017February 10, 2018 by Yegon

You suffered the blow of a fight you didn’t start A fight you know nothing about I remember every hustle we went through How we struggled with life in the village With the Video-show we started together Together trying to make…

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Come on Kenyans, Arise!

May 29, 2017April 5, 2020 by Yegon

Fellow citizens! Could you sit and watch from home? And let politicians fight their battles? Can you let them play their dirty game? Would there be tear gas? If we all remained in our homes? And worked to better our lives? Would...

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For Julie Gichuru

May 29, 2017May 29, 2017 by Yegon

Dear Julie, I am deeply sorry if this story Would elicit painful memories But in it is a lesson to share A great lesson to keep throughout life Losing a son six months old A loss of pain untold For a mother...

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I am Just Human

May 29, 2017May 29, 2017 by Yegon

I am Just Human You look a little shaken Disturbed and afar taken You even think I am alien I am just human On the streets when I walk With your eyes staring stalk Muffled speech whisper talk I am just human...

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Only the real story tellers will tell the tale

April 27, 2017April 5, 2020 by Yegon

Top Story Africa brings together journalists from Kenya’s leading universities to a competition that’ll see them learn from the industry’s best. This is Top Story Season 2. 20 universities are participating. I, together with my team, represent Moi university.

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What You Need To Know About Wazito Football Club

April 21, 2017April 5, 2020 by Yegon

Get to know more about the club that once was a small team in the University of Nairobi. Here is what you need to know about the journey. http://wazito-fc.com/about-wazito-fc/ Today the club has the best managerial structures and is currently leading in the…

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Amani, Umoja na Upendo

April 21, 2017April 5, 2020 by Yegon

Tungekua na uwezo pengine tungechagua Tungepata nafasi huenda tungeamua Kwa kuzaliwa na kwa kuishi Na majirani wa kuishi nao Ila haya yote hatukuwa nayo Tulizaliwa tukajipata tulipo Rangi ya ngozi ni ile ile Rangi nyekundu ya damu sawa Tofauti zilitoka wapi? Ila…

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Surrender

March 20, 2017April 5, 2020 by Yegon

Surrender Doesn’t mean being under It means true submission Asking God to take charge Giving him the opportunity to be in charge To be in control of every situation Determine the course of every condition It is my prayer for this generation…

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Home!

March 10, 2017April 5, 2020 by Yegon

Land of diversity A rich cultural heritage United by these diversities 43 different communities The differences make us unique The uniqueness makes us different The differences tell of the beauty That lies in our diverse cultures This way we are strong and…

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