Africa

The growing reliance on non-PhD teaching staff signals a gradual shift away from the core academic standards and research-driven mission that define universities. Turning transitional academic roles into permanent positions risks weakening teaching quality, limiting...

Africa’s infrastructure boom is racing ahead but a 57 percent talent gap threatens to slow delivery and derail impact. Massive infrastructure spending is losing billions to inefficiency, exposing a critical weakness in project execution capacity. Without...

Dr. Rose Opiyo’s appointment highlights her influence in shaping Africa’s future scholars and elevates MMUST’s continental profile. The selection process emphasized merit and diversity, while exposing low Kenyan student participation. Her role underscores the need to...

Quality assurance in Africa’s TVET sector must evolve from a narrow compliance-based system to an outcome-driven approach that prioritizes real workplace competencies, industry collaboration, and continuous improvement in training. The growing diversity of TVET providers,...

When ethically designed and contextually adapted, AI can transform higher education by personalizing learning, enhancing accessibility for students with disabilities, and bridging linguistic and socio-economic barriers. Without robust governance, AI adoption may exacerbate inequalities through...

Kenya’s policing challenge lies not in choosing between security and accountability, but in embedding both within a professional, rights-respecting framework that earns public trust. Historical legacies, resource gaps, political interference, and weak oversight have perpetuated...

For decades, Africa has looked outward for solutions, only to remain trapped in dependency and underdevelopment. The continent’s immense wealth and youthful population have been wasted by externally driven agendas that ignore local realities. Africa’s future...

From the dark dungeons of Nyayo House to the grand podiums of continental summits, Raila’s life was a defiance of chains. Raila is gone, but in Prof. Okoth’s words, he becomes immortal, a storm, a...

For Edinah Kangwana MBS, meaningful networks are not measured in likes or followers, but in authenticity, trust, and intentional engagement. In her keynote speech, Pamela Magwaro underscored that trust begins with self-trust, emphasizing that leaders...

Sustainable development begins with governance that prioritizes the collective good above narrow interests. Countries that prioritize education and health not only raise productivity but also build resilience and foster social mobility. To build resilience, countries...