2023 Intake Open University of Kenya
2023 Intake Open University of Kenya

Monthly Archives: March 2023

Margaret Nzisa, who works at her brother's garage. PHOTO/Janet Kiriswo, Scholar Media Africa.

Breaking Barriers: Nzisa’s journey to becoming a mechanic

She currently works for her brother. She has, over time, become a mechanic. Nzisa urges all women to do any job, without being too choosy. Her dream...
Samuel Magoba holding a mature bamboo plant at his bamboo plant in Budalangi. PHOTO/Gilbert Ochieng, Scholar Media Africa.

Bamboo farmer says it’s a lucrative business

The farmer says this venture has lifted his economic life. He urges young people to join in and plant bamboo. The trees are essential in preventing...
Brian Mallari, Director of Business Segment Marketing, HDD Business Unit at Western Digital. PHOTO/Courtesy.

Your business needs a backup; here’s why

By Brian Mallari Worrying about losing data isn’t something you have to lose sleep over if you have an active data backup strategy. March 31...
From left: Elana Laichena, Delta40 Co-Founder in Residence; Dr. Linda Davis, Delta40 Co-Founder in Residence, Giraffe Bioenergy; Meg Whitman, US ambassador; Roy Njoka, Delta40 Co-Founder in Residence, TerraLima; Lyndsay Holley Handler, Delta40 Managing Partner; Clinton Obura, Delta40 Co-Founder in Residence. PHOTO/Courtesy.

Newly-launched venture set to transform Africa’s startup ecosystem 

US Ambassador to Kenya Margaret Whitman led the launch. The project aims at infusing technology into businesses in Africa. It will be led by Lyndsay Handler. Other...
An African woman trader selling her products. PHOTO/Unsplash.

Women in Trade: Solving intra-African entrepreneurship puzzle

The event brought together women making a change in the business sector in Africa. The women traders tabled lingering challenges and brainstormed on possible solutions. Between...
Children, at every point of their lives, need parental care, presence and support. PHOTO/Child Health Africa.

Horrors of Baringo’s neglected children; a day at the children’s office

In Baringo, most of the children and young mothers are suffering. Neglect by parents named the main challenge. Children Office at Koibatek sub-county is employing all...
Volunteers from JamboJet Kenya planting trees in the launch of a partnership between JamboJet and Big Ship CBO. PHOTO/JamboJet.

Kenya: Jambojet joins efforts to plant 15 billion trees

Government's target is to plant 15 billion trees. Different initiatives, companies and individuals are joining the efforts. Millions of hectares of degraded land set to be...
A section of the Forty Under 40 Africa awards winners pose for a photo after being awarded. The event was on March 25, 2023 at The Leonardo Hotel, South Africa. PHOTO/Xodus Communications.

South Africa, Nigeria, Kenya shine in Forty Under 40 Africa awards

This is a win for Scholar Media Africa, a symbol of the efforts, impactful and truthful stories we have done, and the voice of...
Front cover of A Silent Song and Other Stories set-book. PHOTO/Courtesy.

BOOK REVIEW: A Silent Song and Other Stories Part 2

Title: A Silent Song and Other Stories (Part two) Editor: Selected and Edited by Godwin Siundu  Published by: Spotlight Publishers E.A Limited  Publication Year: 2020 Reviewer: Bonface Otieno Recently,...
APGCT-K members following proceedings during a guidance and counselling forum for teachers on March 25, 2023. PHOTO/Wangari Njoroge, Scholar Media Africa.

Counselors: Use guidance and counseling as prevention over solution

When some cases get to us and we feel overwhelmed to the point of explosion, we can call other counselors and exchange our tough...