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Monthly Archives: February 2024

Today, February 29, 2024, is a leap day. PHOTO/iStock.

Leap Year: The mysteries of time

This year, 2024, we will have a leap, with February extended to more days than usual.  Leap years are simply a mathematical adjustment to keep...
The Books Cafè with visiting Afro-German writer Alice Hasters - Racism & Identity, with Khainga O'Okwemba. PHOTO/Courtesy.

Engendering Arts: Media’s contribution to creative writing and arts

The Kenyan creative landscape, in particular, cannot fully tell its story without acknowledging the role of the media. In a rapidly globalizing world where cultures...
The 5am Club by Robin Sharma. PHOTO/MyStory.

Book Review: The 5 AM Club

Book Title: The 5 AM Club Author: Robin Sharrma Reviewer: Rahmat Zeb Khan The 5 AM Club by Robin Sharma is a compelling journey into the realms...
Cover and blurb of What You Have by Haron Suter. DESIGN/Isahara Centre.

What You Have: A metaphor of the unseen, unveiling secret possessions

The teachers in the school play a big role, while at the same time, the other parents in the society do.  The author points out...
Dr. Diana Mutono (left) with colleague program organizers for the event at Kabarak University. PHOTO/Kabarak University.

Celebrating Mother Language Day

He also urged the government to be on the lookout while developing educational policies and designs not to ignore mother languages. By learning in their...
African Airlines performance updates. INFOGRAPHIC/AFRAA.

African Airlines to carry 98 million passengers in 2024

Press Release African airlines are expected to ferry 98 million passengers in 2024 on the backdrop of continued traffic growth since November 2023. The latest...
Participants, who were mainly his colleagues and former students, follow proceedings during the birthday celebration of Mwalimu Bukenya recently. PHOTO/Bonface Otieno, Scholar Media Africa.

Honoring Mwalimu Bukenya, a literary legend

This special event took place at Kenyatta University, Kenya, an institution that has hosted Bukenya as a teacher for many years.  During this outstanding event,...
Drying yellow maize in a farm. Most countries in Africa either farm or import yellow maize. PHOTO/Farmers Review Africa.

The golden yellow maize, grains that feed nations

By Kevin Nyapara It is difficult to find seeds for yellow maize even in seed companies like (Kenya Seeds) and that’s why farmers are encouraged...
Patrick Yegon (next to the lady in specs) engaging with students in his mentorship and book tour at GG Rumuruti Boys High School. PHOTO/Janet Kiriswo, Scholar Media Africa.

Toroitich Yegon’s relentless pursuit of success 

His inspiration came from reading many story books, laying a strong foundation for his writing talent.  In 2010, Yegon was the second-best student in Mogotio...
Participants follow proceedings at the Kenya Obstetrical and Gynaecological Society (KOGS) 48th annual summit that took place between February 12-16, in Mombasa County. PHOTO/KOGS.

Kenya revolutionizes maternal healthcare with affordable life-saving medications

Heat Stable Carbetocin, a medication for preventing excessive bleeding during and after birth, has been added to the list, granting all health facilities in...