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

Monthly Archives: April 2023

Rich countries are reducing connectedness with each other and calling for the revival and revitalization of the nation-states. ILLUSTRATION/Systemic Alternatives.

Combating Deglobalization: Which way Kenya?

Deglobalization is taking place when economies in Africa are in turmoil.  Some African countries have been unable to meet their debt repayment responsibility to the...
Chantou Kwamboka, Miss World Kenya and spearheading leader, Save a Life initiative. She is eyeing the global Miss World crown in May 2023. PHOTO/Courtesy.

Beauty With Purpose: Unveiling the dream of Miss World Kenya

After winning the 2022/23 crown in Kenya, she is eyeing the global beauty crown. She has led life-changing initiatives impacting the masses in Kenya and...
New Kenyatta Science Complex at Sironga Girls High School. The institution has been posting impressive results and is streamlining all structures to do even better. PHOTO/Dan Nyamanga, Scholar Media Africa.

Sironga Girls reinventing for seamless excellence

The national girls' school has been steadily improving for the past decade. This year’s lot of candidates have been prepared enough. The institution has continued to...
Dr. Carol Chakua having a moment with the kids at Stawi Camp for Wellbeing. Teaching youngsters on sex issues and reproductive health builds their knowledge base and helps them make the right decisions concerning their bodies and psychological wellbeing. PHOTO/Courtesy.

Parenting: Why guided sex conversations are paramount for children

Sex-focused conversations are important between parents and their children. Most adolescents lack needed knowledge for responsible decision-making. Parents, teachers and the church have a...
Golden Buzzer-winning Ghetto Kids from Uganda perform at Series 16 of Britain's Got Talent performances on April 15, 2023. PHOTO/Courtesy.

Ghetto Kids Golden Buzzer: Changing lives, one dance at a time

They are from a family of thirty orphaned yet inspirational children. The team saw Judge Tonioli hammer the golden buzzer mid-performance. Their life is a...
Dr. Walter Okibo, a mental health champion and boy child advocate, delivering his presentation on the issue of Men's Mental Health in today's era. PHOTO/Courtesy.

Men’s Mental Health: Collecting the pieces, redefining gender empowerment

Suicide cases, with mental disorders being a major trigger, are affecting more Kenyan men than women. Things went haywire long ago and need redemption. The role...
Dating is a journey full of lessons and decisions. PHOTO/Courtesy.

Dangerous dating or you can’t smell the coffee in love circles?

The dating process involves five stages. Today's dating is a shaky ground needing attention and safety measures. Dating someone does not guarantee spending a future with...
Fancied Families first visit to Gachororo primary school. Their aim has been to feed the children and keep them in school. PHOTO/Courtesy.

How Fancied Families program is putting a smile on kids’ faces

Millions of children go to school hungry. The organization aims to keep the kids at school by feeding them. They call for more hands to aid...
Staff, stakeholders and invited guests follow proceedings during the celebrations at St. Patrick's Day Secondary School Mosocho on April 19, 2023. PHOTO/Courtesy.

Bliss as St. Patrick’s Mosocho celebrates Silver Jubilee, holds first AGM

The school started as a Coaching Program for a handful of students by CMM Brothers. Resilience and hard work define the entire journey. The Silver Jubilee...
Red Sea city of Port Sudan; Sudanese army soldiers loyal to the army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan sitting on a tank on April 20, 2023. The citizens are bearing the brunt of the conflict. PHOTO/AFP Via Getty Images.

Sudan Crisis: Putting the Army-RSF conflict into perspective 

Hundreds of civilians have lost their lives in the conflict. Previous efforts to reconstruct Sudan's democracy were expected to help. The citizens are bearing the brunt...