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Beyond the physical challenges, stigma and discrimination surrounding menstruation deepen the crisis, leaving many girls feeling isolated and ashamed.
Recent milestones include the construction of a modern pit latrine at Obuya Comprehensive School and the installation of water tanks to ensure access to clean water.
Misori announced an initiative to pair Kenyan schools with those in Ireland, fostering cultural exchange and...
In Form 4, teachers had to raise funds to pay Okoth’s school fees to keep him in school because they believed he was disciplined, hardworking and had a promising future.
Prof. Okoth states that during his A-levels, his love for mathematics, chemistry and biology (his subject combination), grew exponentially. Thanks to his subject teachers.
His tenure as Vice-Chancellor and CEO of...
Rose says no girl should miss school because of her period, and no woman should feel powerless because of societal expectations.
She is the current President of the Rotary Club of Eldama Ravine in Baringo County, a service organization helping communities solve problems.
Her commitment to empowering women through entrepreneurship is reflected in her work with LIRO Global Limited.
Rose Omango’s path...
The Fulbe people in Ashanti - Ghana have a rich cultural heritage and long-standing traditions.
They have established deep connections over centuries, combining their distinct West African identity with the Ashanti culture.
The people have contributed to the dynamic exchange of ideas, goods, and customs in the region.
Their strong sense of community complements the Ashanti people's native practices, creating a captivating...
Eamonn Maguire, Chairman and Founder of BloomBells Charity, highlights how period poverty continues to block the path of countless promising girls in Kenya’s rural regions, preventing them from advancing in their education.
Since the start of the year, the organisation has been actively visiting schools in Tharaka Nithi and Homa Bay counties, providing essential sanitary towels and menstrual health education...
The Kisii workshop focused on training boys and girls from the two primary schools neighbouring the university to empower them with tech skills at a tender age of between 11-14 years as the world is fast evolving technologically.
The children were trained on social media, gaming, voice assistants, Netflix, Spotify, Snapchat filters, online shopping and schoolwork among other topics.
Technology...
Given that the disruption has not gone full cycle, Kenyan media can either rise to the occasion or risk falling into irrelevance as the wheels of transformation continue to spin.
The bottom line is that digital and traditional journalists should be held to high professional standards for the survival of media institutions and preservation of our democratic values.
As the...
Equity Bancassurance Intermediary Ltd has firmly established itself as a leader in the bancassurance industry, securing multiple accolades at the 2024 Insurance Awards.
Equity Bancassurance was recognised as the 1st Runners Up in the Best Bancassurance Intermediary in Non-Life and Non-Embedded Products category adding another cap to its boasting rights in the industry.
The achievements of Equity Bancassurance Intermediary Ltd and...
The launch of the conference was officiated by the Acting Deputy Vice Chancellor Finance and Development, Prof. Maurice Amadalo.
It attracted 8 professors, over 35 PhD holders, and several postgraduate students who were being mentored as co-authors.
The diverse content and dynamic approaches of the well-researched and peer-reviewed papers that were presented for the two days may provide the necessary...
Leaders should not be consumed by building a future for the next generation but build leaders for the next generation instead.
One should start by evaluating their current status as it is a key foundation for the future that one is anticipating.
Resilience should be built against any odds while continuous learning should be embraced especially away from one’s comfort zones.
The...
