2025 Intake Open University of Kenya
2025 Intake Open University of Kenya

Africa

An overview of food and nutrition security in Kenya

Availability, access, utilization, and stability act as the four cornerstones of food security.  The ongoing Russia-Ukraine war is disrupting supply chains and further affecting the prices of grain, fertilizer, and energy.  Unavailability of food, inadequate health...

Beyond the Celebrations: Walking the talk on supporting lactating mothers

Commemorating breastfeeding week is a commendable initiative that sheds light on the importance of breastfeeding for infants and maternal health. The event had a specific call to each and every individual to help create...
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.

Transformation anticipated as International College of Peace Studies graduates changemakers

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...
During the commemoration of Africa's Women's Day on July 31, 2023, women leaders from across Africa and beyond shared their nuggets on how women can and should be incorporated in different spaces to drive change and equity, and help in the realization of Sustainable Development Goals. E-POSTER/Courtesy.

Africa’s Women’s Day: Empowering Women for empowered Africa

The importance of empowering women cannot be overstated.  In the heart of Africa, the resounding call to invest in women as catalysts for economic growth and sustainable development echoes loud and clear. Recently, leaders from across...

Agriculture and the Kenyan economy: Road to recovery

In Kenya, the agricultural sector comprises six subsectors: industrial crops, food crops, horticulture, livestock, fisheries and forestry.  Positively transforming agriculture is crucial to growing the economy and alleviating poverty. It has been said that apart from...
Awardees pose for a photo with their awards during the Women Empowering Women conference held in Nairobi on July 17-18, 2023. The event was powered by Imaginary Glass Ceiling LLC., and the awardees were distinguished women leaders drawn from and acknowledged for their efforts in transforming the academic, health, finance, and gender equality sectors, among other works of advocacy and community service. PHOTO/Imaginary Glass Ceiling (IGC).

Delegates: Women Empowering Women summit was a paradigm of insights

The rich room of women leaders resounded the importance of seizing opportunities fearlessly to achieve financial prowess and dare to take charge of their destinies. The summit commenced with thought-provoking dialogues that underscored the significance...
Kiswahili is spoken by over 200 million people in Africa and beyond. In 2017, Rwanda adopted Kiswahili as its 4th official language after Ikinyarwanda, English, and French. Growing it has been a journey. ILLUSTRATION/Courtesy.

Rwanda: How a scholar’s efforts have shaped Kiswahili adoption

Kiswahili is among the fastest-growing African languages globally. With no language policy to facilitate the implementation of Kiswahili and other languages, it made little progress and, as estimated, only 3% of Rwandans know how to...
Rouben Tamba, CEO of Ubrimma Logistics and Member and AfCFTA Youth Advisory Council from Cameroon. He points out that Central Africa has faced a significant obstacle in the form of dilapidated roads. PHOTO/Courtesy.

AfCFTA: Will Africa finally adopt free market policies? 

Implementing AfCFTA is the key to unlocking job creation on an unmatched scale.  The absence of coercion allows a diverse range of products and services to flourish, enabling consumers to exercise their freedom of choice.  Becoming...
Elvis Warutumo, a talented Graphics and Web Designer, TikTok Content Creator, and CEO of Africa Web Experts. He says by advocating for equal access to quality education and skills training, we can bridge inequality gaps and create a more equitable and prosperous society. PHOTO/Courtesy.

How and where youths can get in-demand skills for career empowerment

According to a report by the World Economic Forum, it is estimated that by 2025, over half of all employees will require significant upskilling and reskilling to keep up with changing job demands.  In pursuing...
A member of the Uganda Christian University (UCU) Robotics team exhibits one of UCU’s homemade robots to Ntare High School students. Young learners needs more and regular exposure to technology-sensitive skills to equip them for the changing world. PHOTO/Irene Nyapendi.

World Youth Skills Day: Upskilling Africa’s youth a ticket to transformative future

According to the African Development Bank, around 60% of Africa’s unemployed are young people, reflecting a mismatch between the skills they possess and those demanded by the job market. Programs that promote entrepreneurial skills, such...