Prof. Maurice Oduor Okoth
Prof. Okoth is a Professor of Chemistry at University of Eldoret, a former Vice-Chancellor, and a Higher Education expert and Quality Assurance Consultant. Contact: okothmdo@gmail.com
By coming together in a single forum, VCs can work towards a more cohesive and resilient higher education system that benefits all stakeholders.
Harmonising standards across the sector has become more challenging when institutions operate in silos, potentially leading to discrepancies in educational outcomes.
Separate forums have made it hard to tackle these national priorities in a unified and effective manner,...
The growth in universities has created numerous job opportunities for academic and non-academic staff, boosting the economy and has the potential to promote research and innovation, addressing local and national challenges through scholarly work.
Regulatory bodies like the Commission for University Education (CUE), have strained to maintain oversight and ensure compliance with quality standards amid diminishing resources.
By capitalising...
Academic culture demands a certain decorum, respect, and adherence to tradition, especially during significant events like graduation.
It is crucial that those attending graduation ceremonies adhere to the robing guidelines set by the university senates, and enforced by the academic registrars.
Let this graduation season be a reminder of the significance of academic culture and the responsibility we all share in...
Kenyan universities are predominantly teaching-focused, with teaching constituting approximately 65% of their mandate, followed by research at 25% and community service at 10%.
The current approach, where many faculty members are content to "teach and go," is no longer sustainable.
All faculty, including professors, should take courses in undergraduate teaching, as a matter of policy, because it has a...
Industrial Attachment is a familiar concept in Kenyan education, where students are placed in real-world work environments to gain practical experience in their field of study.
Given the rapid pace of technological advancement and the capacity limitations of educational institutions, industry participation in curriculum development, assessment, and training has become increasingly crucial.
As Kenya continues to reform its higher education...
