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

Benvictor Makau

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Mr. Makau holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Linguistics, Media & Communication from Moi University, Kenya. He is a Columnist and Editor with Scholar Media Africa, with a keen interest in Education, Health, Climate Change, and Literature.
The tour, the second in 2023,  was graced by the presence of nine international speakers from the United States and other parts of the globe, representing a concoction of wisdom, inspiration, new perspectives, and tested and approved approaches. In total, the team reached and empowered nearly 12,900 students. Fagan, the team leader, noted that the tour has been a time of...
The dialogue’s case study was pegged on Period Poverty, a snag which Kenya has been hitting all along, hurting many and robbing numerous menstruators of their dignity. With the Gusii region having only one woman elected into political leadership currently, women cannot afford to feel fully represented. Most boys and men rarely understand what happens to women and girls during...
Through strategic publishing, the company is interested in intervening where there are gaps in different areas, especially in leadership, by generating knowledge around these gaps. The undertaking is a conglomeration of ideas by women leaders and change-makers in their areas of expertise. Each co-author writes a chapter on their area of top-cream dexterity, life experiences, and knowledge, which are worthy...
The program exposed the learners to basic computer skills, internet safety, utilizing credible online sources, and discussions around emerging technologies like Generative AI. According to data, due to the cultural roles of girls and women, more boys and men afford longer and more regular access to digital gadgets and skills than their female counterparts. More girls and women need to be...
National Peace Council members, led by His Eminence Dr. Kennedy Waningu (left), the President for Africa and Provost, International College of Peace Studies (ICOPS), and peace ambassadors, pose for a photo after giving a press briefing on the state of peace in Niger, where they called for diplomatic negotiations. PHOTO/Courtesy.
On July 26, 2023, members of the presidential guard ousted Niger’s democratically elected President, Mohamed Bazoum, before the military junta took over the West African country’s leadership.   Fears are that if such instances of coups aren’t tamed, more countries, as already evident, will copy the approach, triggering a continued resurgence of unconstitutional changes of government in Africa. Different global and...
Amb. Dominic Obadiah, a change agent who has been advocating for peace, humanitarian diplomacy, mental health and civility, holding his 2022 National Leader Award by Mental Real-Of-State, an organization by Michael Freeland. He has bagged myriad awards in his journey towards changing the world. PHOTO/Courtesy.
In 2022, the iChange Nations delegation visited Kenya and Amb. Obadiah was honored and awarded as a World Civility Ambassador. Amb. Obadiah has earned several awards for his support to women and their initiatives. He will be part of diplomatic conversations with the AU, EU, and other global, international, and national entities to push the humanitarian agenda and ask for more...
Sengera Girls is a Catholic-sponsored, girls-only center of excellence located in Sengera Bosoti ward, Bomachoge Chache sub-county, Kisii County. This year’s class has 179 candidates. In all aspects, the school is determined to rise to stardom. Be role models and guide your children towards the right decision. As you speak to them, let your words aim at transforming them positively on how...
International College of Peace Studies graduands pose for a photo during their graduation ceremony on July 5, 2023, in Karen, Nairobi. The institution offers courses aimed at infusing peace, humanitarian diplomacy, diplomatic etiquette and other related skills and knowledge to the learners. PHOTO/ICPS.
The graduands were drawn from four clusters of executive courses, Humanitarian Diplomatic Chaplaincy, Humanitarian Volunteer Corps, Humanitarian Diplomacy, and Diplomatic Etiquette and Protocol. Training diplomatic chaplains and humanitarian experts capacitates them to drive fruitful negotiations with governments to help those suffering in different countries. Young learners, during the proposed internship and community service programs, should be encouraged to also study...
Magdalene Mwebi alias St. Jude (fourth left), a transformational woman leader with an impactful track record in community service, advocacy, leadership development and entrepreneurship, holds her award on July 30, 2023, alongside other women leaders after they presented it to her in a warm event in Kisii town. She had been honored with it earlier during the Women Empowering Women Conference in Nairobi. PHOTO/ Mzii Photography.
Ms. Mwebi is a renowned visionary leader, a seasoned woman entrepreneur, a community development enthusiast, a philanthropist, a resource mobilization expert. She was awarded with the National Heroine Award during Women Empowering Women Conference held in Nairobi recently. During the award presentation event, women in diverse professions congratulated her for being a light in the region and beyond. If you can't...
Kiogo SDA Primary School has a population of 405 pupils distributed in its 11 streams. Dr. Orina and Ms. Kangwana have been visiting schools to empower learners through role modeling. The duo's visit to Kiogo Primary School raised the young learners' expectations and also exposed them to what professionals look like. John Wooden asserted, “Being a role model is the most powerful...