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Monthly Archives: May 2023

Elsie Nyamao. She managed to scoop a B (Plain), qualifying for direct university entry. However, the school's newly-appointed principal proved sadist, and is alleged to have seized and hid the student's calling letter from Egerton University. PHOTO/Courtesy.

Elsie Nyamao: Principal hid my admission letter, took away my destiny

The antagonism between her and the then-Deputy Principal started in form three. She was among the school's top students academically. Deputy Principal was behind her being...
An e-poster of the upcoming ICN Global Summit and Awards slated for August 31, 2023 in DRC. The Founder of ICN Global, Sir Clyde Rivers, will be gracing the occasion. E-POSTER/Courtesy.

ICN Leadership Summit set to unveil Congo’s glory, award changemakers

The event will be held in Congo in August. It aims at unearthing potential opportunities in Congo. iChange Nations will crown leaders of different calibers in...
Ramskie Duevela has been battling epilepsy since birth. He had to change schools four times due to the condition. He now uses photography to tell stories related to epilepsy. PHOTO/Courtesy.

How resilience and self-awareness help Duevela fight epilepsy

He was born with the health condition. Despite challenges, he has never allowed the condition to define him. He spends approximately KSh12,000 monthly for medication....
Evelyn Gitau, Interim Director, African Population and Health Research Center. She says personalized medicine is efficient and effective in enhancing healthcare and well-being. PHOTO/Courtesy.

Personalized medicine, a promising catalyst for equitable health

It involves tailoring medications to specific personal needs. Encompasses harnessing advanced analytics, biomarker testing, and genetic sequencing. Advocacy for broader adoption in Kenya is needed....
The world has been facing a plethora of crises, which researchers have called a polycrisis. The effects trickle down to economic stability, climate change and other aspects of life. ILLUSTRATION/Ralph Thurm.

Global Polycrisis, a threat to SDGs, economy

The decline of humanity’s possibilities necessitates collective action. Accumulating long-term stresses are considered by scholars a key structure for more crises to erupt.  Even though polycrisis...
Stakeholders during the launch of QR Code Standard by the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) recently. PHOTO/Courtesy.

Secure payments as CBK launches QR Code Standard

Payments will be quicker, more efficient, and more collaborative. The system provides a standard for developing and generating a unified QR Code. A customer will...
Attendees adorned in the Kitenge fabric at the Kitenge Fashion Fest and Awards at Rupas Mall recently. PHOTO/Courtesy.

Dressed for Africa: Celebrating African culture through kitenge

The fest aims at showcasing and promoting African attires. It was started by three strategists after seeing a gap. This year's event had over 2500...
Cover and blurb of The Reunion. PHOTO/Courtesy.

BOOK REVIEW: The Reunion

Title:        The Reunion Author:    Kekelwa Nyaywa Contact:    elugalia@eastafricanpublishers.com Cost:         KSh500 Publisher and Year:   East African Educational Publishers (EAEP), 2020 Reviewer:  Mbukha...
Edinah Kangwana, MBS, MHC., a transformational woman leader and governance expert, admiring her Moran of the Burning Spear (MBS) Presidential Award which she was accorded last year to recognize her impactful leadership and community service. PHOTO/Courtesy.

Edinah Kangwana, trailblazer transforming lives through mentorship

She is a former banker and county executive with a heart for young people and women. Her life is characterized by a pursuit of transformational...
Zubeida Kananu, newly-elected President of Kenya Editor's Guild, addressing scribes and stakeholders in the media industry at the Annual Media Summit in Nairobi during the World Press Freedom Day On May 3, 2023. PHOTO/Courtesy.

Women in media on frontline petitioning for press freedom

Hitherto, media practitioners in Kenya are usually threatened and embarrassed. Despite the challenges, media must seek truth and report it. The welfare of every...