Education

Competency Based Education is highly effective at the basic education level but is not suitable as a full model for university learning. Universities play a distinct role in fostering critical thinking theoretical understanding and knowledge...

The growing influence of professional bodies over academic decisions is quietly reshaping universities, risking the erosion of academic autonomy and scholarly standards. When professional registration begins to outweigh academic qualifications, universities drift from centers of...

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...

Chess plays a vital role in developing discipline, focus, and strategic thinking among young learners, equipping them with skills that extend beyond the classroom. Exposure to competition helps build confidence, resilience, and critical decision-making skills,...

Bo School is portrayed not merely as an educational institution but as a colonial tool designed to entrench elite rule and social hierarchy, shaping Sierra Leone’s leadership structure in ways that persist today. The article...

Kenya’s rapid expansion of universities has outpaced investment in quality assurance systems, infrastructure, staffing, and research capacity, resulting in persistent gaps that undermine graduate preparedness and global competitiveness. Although frameworks like CUE and IUCEA exist,...

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) validates skills gained outside formal education through rigorous, standardized assessment, ensuring that qualifications reflect real-world competencies while maintaining academic integrity. As a quality assurance tool, RPL promotes transparency, consistency, equity,...

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...

Kenya’s rapid growth of international schools offering foreign curricula has outpaced the development of a clear, unified regulatory framework, exposing gaps in quality assurance, accountability, and consumer protection. While these schools provide global opportunities and...

Kenya is transforming its education system by investing in teachers, timely funding, and strategic reforms to ensure every learner has access to quality and relevant learning opportunities. CS Julius Ogamba emphasizes that schools must be...