Honorary Degrees for Sale: Unmasking Kenya’s Predatory Briefcase Universities
The controversy surrounding Northwestern Christian University and Open Christian University highlights the urgent need for stricter enforcement of higher education regulations in Kenya.
The proliferation of rogue institutions exploiting legal loopholes must be curbed to...
Accountability in Academia: Roles of Internal Governance in Tackling Fraud, Scandals in Universities
Financial fraud remains a pervasive issue in Kenyan universities, undermining their ability to deliver quality education and maintain public trust.
Academic fraud, particularly the illegal graduation of students, has also been reported, undermining the...
Sexual Servitude in Academia: The Silent Screams of Female Postgraduate Supervisees
The enrollment of women in postgraduate programmes has been on the rise globally, reflecting strides in bridging gender gaps in education.
Male supervisors, whether consciously or unconsciously, often hold gender biases that influence their perceptions...
Why Functional Grant Management Offices are Critical for Kenyan Universities, Academic Future
According to a report by the Kenya National Commission for UNESCO, only a fraction of Kenyan university researchers successfully secure international research funding each year.
The absence of functional Grant Management Offices leads to missed...
Honorary Degrees: Celebrating Achievements Beyond Academia
Honorary degrees are often tailored to the nature of the achievements they recognise.
Kenyan universities continue to honour individuals who have made remarkable societal contributions by awarding honorary degrees.
Honorary degrees are awarded to individuals with...
Action, not Promissory Notes: Salvage the Higher Education System in Kenya Now!
According to the World Bank, Higher Education systems need to be conducive to a culture and practice of lifelong learning.
The global village we live in only demands that our institutions not only get international...
Why Academia Must Adapt or Perish
Academia often dismisses those who come to learn and grow, focusing on enforcing entry requirements rather than addressing the gaps that prospective students hope to fill.
Scholarships and grants, like those from the Mastercard Foundation,...
The Truth About Moi University: Tackling Systemic Issues Over Stereotypes
Partnerships with global organisations have facilitated staff exchanges, scholarships, and collaborative research, elevating the university’s reputation internationally.
The killer bullet for MU was its rapid and unplanned expansion in the 2000s that led to new...
Revisiting University Promotions: Call for Fair, Harmonised Framework
The evolution of appointment and promotion criteria for academic staff in Kenya’s universities were shaped by efforts to enhance academic standards and fairness.
As an expert in university education, I can herein caution that the...
Mourning the Passing of the ‘Father’ of Educational Studies in Kenya, Prof Daniel Namusonge...
I first met Prof. Daniel Sifuna in 1986 at the University of Nairobi when he stumbled into the office of Prof. Gideon Saulo Were when we were in a tutorial group class meeting in...
