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Monthly Archives: April 2023

Everline Sakwa, a long-serving ECDE teacher in Budalangi, who has improved on academic performance of her pupils. PHOTO/Gilbert Ochieng, Scholar Media Africa.

Busia: Teacher pleads for employment after decades of volunteering

She has volunteered for almost two decades as an ECDE teacher. She, with her colleague, anticipate being employed by the county government of Busia. Early childhood...
Cover page and blurb of The Silent Footsteps, an autobiography of and by Prof. Ipara Odeo. PHOTO/Courtesy.

BOOK REVIEW: The Silent Footsteps 

Title:   The Silent Footsteps Author:  Ipara Odeo Cost:              KSh1,000 Contact: iparaodeo@yahoo.com  Publisher and Year:     Kibabii...
MoMo Pencils, a product of recycled newspapers, is a manufacturing company meant to promote waste management and environmental conservation. PHOTO/Courtesy.

MoMo Pencils: Brothers recycling yesterday’s newspapers to today’s pencils

The brothers wanted an eco-friendly venture which would also leave a legacy. The pencils are made in a six-stage procedure. Kenya sells about 300,000 newspapers...
Beyond having been a footballer and a football coach, Mulee is also a radio host of Gidi na Ghost Asubuhi show. PHOTO/Courtesy.

Meet “Ghost” Mulee, a legendary football coach-turned-radio host

He started playing football since his childhood. Over time, he rose to a famous footballer and football coach. Mulee now nurtures young footballers. In 1968, when Kenya...
Agnes Kundu, a Traditional Birth Attendant (TBA), showcasing her certificates. Alongside her is one of her clients. PHOTO/Gilbert Ochieng, Scholar Media Africa.

How Kundu, a traditional birth attendant, aids expectant mothers deliver

She has been trained on different occasions in vital matters of her profession. She delivers an average of twelve expectant women every month. Kundu says traditional...
Children from Green View Academy during the 2022 Mashujaa Day celebrations, entertaining guests at Garden Square, Eldama Ravine Town, in Koibatek Sub County, Baringo County. PHOTO/Janet Kiriswo, Scholar Media Africa.

Save the Child: How defilement, child neglect are crashing Baringo’s future

A concerned medic, who sought anonymity, narrates, “…the passion for helping kids is there but drained by the authorities towards getting justice for the...
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua (center) with Tourism CS Peninah Malonza, (far left) in a meeting with the winners of Forty Under 40 Africa Awards at the DP's office on April 4, 2023. PHOTO/DPPS.

DP Gachagua, CS Malonza meet winners of Forty Under 40 Africa...

The winners' meeting with the leaders recognized their impact on the country through their companies and initiatives. They met with Peninah Malonza, CS Tourism, at...
Entrance to Ekerubo Gietai Technical Training Institute in Nyamira county. The institute is set to have its first graduation this week. PHOTO/Dan Nyamanga, Scholar Media Africa.

All set for Ekerubo Gietai TTI first ever graduation, eight years...

The event is set to happen later this week. The principal is encouraging more youths to join the institution for technical skills. The TTI is anticipated...
One of the e-posters by Twani Foundation to introduce the speakers ahead of the event. E-POSTER/Twani Foundation.

Synergy is key to breaking barriers, African women economic summit reveals

The summit aimed to enlighten women entrepreneurs on the need to unite to break barriers. The speakers noted that there is space for everyone; women's...
Mr. Bonface Otieno giving his input during a career training for youngsters by The Lake Region Journalism Clubs Association, on March 25, 2023, in Siaya county. PHOTO/Courtesy.

Educational Fair: Youngsters get training on career choice, admissions

In Kenya, most class eight and form four graduates who do not qualify for direct entry into universities battle with the societal stereotype that...