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

Africa

Delegates follow proceedings during a Coffee Roundtable Conversation planned and hosted by Arise Circle KE, a leadership and development training organization, on July 6, 2023. PHOTO/Boaz Khuteka, Scholar Media Africa.

Walking the Talk: Arise Circle coaching professionals for greatness

In life, many competing needs, crisscrossing roles, an ever-changing world, leadership responsibilities, loss and other life eventualities keep depleting our cups. A full cup and running over is just but a metaphor used to mean...

Co-authors: Newly-launched She Leads book is a blueprint for women leaders

This project was inspired by a post that Dr. Esther Dindi posted on her Facebook timeline. The publisher states that the book will have more volumes of different leadership lessons of women leaders in the...

How we can tap into Kiswahili’s multi-faceted potential in the digital era

Swahili, also known as Kiswahili, traces its roots back to the Bantu language family, specifically from the southeastern African region. It is one of the official languages of the African Union and the Southern African...
Prof. Rodney Rogers (R), President of the Bowling Green State University, USA, poses for a photo with Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research Institute (KMFRI) CEO James Njiru (L) in Kisumu on Saturday, May 27, 2023, after he made a historic visit to Kenya. PHOTO/Kefa Otiso.

Bowling Green State University’s President visits Kenya to assess project, meet alumni, and strengthen...

In 2015, BGSU and Kisii University inked a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to promote joint research and faculty and student exchanges. At the invitation of Prof. Otiso, the President of BGSU, Prof. Rodney Rodgers, visited...

AGRIBUSINESS: Why pineapple farming is an economic game changer

Pineapple farming in Africa is a significant agricultural activity. Pineapples take about 12-24 months to reach maturity, depending on the variety.  Collaboration between farmers, researchers, extension services, and relevant stakeholders is crucial in overcoming possible challenges...

Leadership Conference: Women are critical problem solvers, Africa’s asset

This extraordinary meeting focused on the African Young Women’s Leadership Conference, an event pulsating with transformation, resilience, and change energy.  The conference recognized that addressing the critical issues plaguing our societies requires diverse perspectives and...

BOOK REVIEW: She Leads: Lessons from Women Leaders

Co-Authors: 17 Women Leaders from Across Africa Book Title: She Leads: Lessons from Women Leaders Genre: Inspirational Publisher and Year: ZionPearl Publishers, 2023 Cost: $45.00 (Hardcopy), $9.99 (Softcopy on Amazon) Reviewer: Wangari Njoroge In the words of Virginia Woolf, every...

Avanti reinforces commitment to provide satellite connectivity in Africa

They believe that by strategically positioning themselves in key African markets and fostering collaboration with industry leaders, they are well-positioned to drive growth and deliver innovative solutions to partners across Africa. Africa hosts three out...

Could Public-Private Partnerships enhance better healthcare access in Sub-Saharan Africa?

By Racey Muchilwa Over the past 20 years, addressing the major, unresolved global health challenges has evolved from purely donation-based programs towards models with sustainable social impact.  Partnerships in capacity building among healthcare workers have also...

How incentives and collaboration can revive research in Africa

Many researchers have found that African scholars face various challenges, including limited access to networking, curriculum gaps and knowledge of publication processes. General researchers also need to know who their work partner is in their...