2023 Intake Open University of Kenya
2023 Intake Open University of Kenya

Culture & Heritage

Culture and Religion

Fula: A tale of heritage, identity, and climate action explored in captivating stage play

The Artflame Theatre Network's Green Theatre Festival, inspired by the United Nations COP meeting on climate change launched in 2015, addresses the "crisis of imagination" surrounding climate change. According to Director Brian Mwanzo, plans are...
Dr. Diana Mutono (left) with colleague program organizers for the event at Kabarak University. PHOTO/Kabarak University.

Celebrating Mother Language Day

He also urged the government to be on the lookout while developing educational policies and designs not to ignore mother languages. By learning in their mother tongue, students are not only able to grasp concepts...

Commentary: Will Marriage Law Amendment Bill 2023 restore the family unit?

By Samuel Barongo Families are a product of marriages. The main reason for the amendment of this Act is to provide for the dissolution of marriages by mutual consent.  The Amendment Bill has been seen by many...
One of the teams performing live on stage during the 95th National Music Festivals in Dedan Kimathi University recently. PHOTO/Courtesy.

Empowering Youth Through Music: Recap of the National Music Festivals

The music industry has always been a dynamic space, evolving with each new generation of artists.  From lyrics that discussed mental health challenges to compositions that championed environmental consciousness, the festivals demonstrated how music can...
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...
Some of the famous titles by famous African authors. Literature has the power to not only transform African culture but also to impact lives, decisions, and attitudes. PHOTO/Brittle Paper.

Literature: Powerful to remodel African culture, education and economy

Literature serves as a powerful tool, a medium for conveying cultural narratives, fostering understanding, and challenging harmful practices. By exploring commonalities and shared experiences, literature promotes dialogue, empathy, and appreciation for diverse cultures, fostering social...
The Smart Gamers in action, performing a folk dance during a gala at Kisii University on March 24, 2023. PHOTO/Benvictor Makau, Scholar Media Africa.

Talents reign as Kisii University holds theater arts gala

Some of them will start developing online content on TikTok, YouTube and elsewhere and soon, they will start earning from their creativityDr. George Nyandoro, Literature and Theater Arts senior lecturer, Kisii University. The event was...
The Kesses family donning their traditional attire pose for a photo with Janet Kiriswo (second left). The family is made up of both traditional and gospel musicians with deep excellence in music. PHOTO/Janet Kiriswo, The Scholar Media Africa.

How Kesses Family became home of talented musicians

The mighty always want to feel mighty and would make money talk for the sake of their happiness. Such elite people in the society will even pay anything for their luxury and satisfaction.  Such lifestyles...
Learners from Kabirirsang primary school in Kilibwoni ward, Embwen Constituency, Nandi County, interact with the learning materials after visiting the Kabirirsang community library. PHOTO/Edmond Kipngeno, The Scholar Media Africa.

Community library set to boost education, restore culture 

At the Kabirirsang community library, the young, middle-aged, and the old get to interact in an amiable environment where they share knowledge. The community library's construction idea was initiated in 2019 through community participation and...
MCA Sharon Chebet speaking about education and how she got her sponsorship. during an end-of-the-year capacity building and mentorship forum in Kamara, Eldama Ravine, on December 15, 2022. PHOTO/Janet Kiriswo, The Scholar Media Africa.

KOWYN: Community-based organization saving girls from illiteracy sting

The Ogiek people of Kenya are an indigenous hunter-gatherer community scattered across the vast Mau Forest Complex. Among them is the Ogiek of Baringo, found exclusively within small forests in the former Koibatek District...