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

Education

Get the latest happenings in the educational institutions from early childhood to tertiary institutions both locally and nationally, also get insights from the ministry of education and other affiliated organizations

How historic wins propelled Obuya Comprehensive School to top County ball games

Earlier this year, the School embarked on a comprehensive sports initiative, introducing a variety of disciplines including netball, volleyball, and football. As the Rachuonyo North Sub County Ball Games kick off at Omboga Zone...

The average age of PhD graduates in Kenyan universities is worrying

Honestly, the age of students graduating with PhDs in Kenyan universities is worrying, because many of them are in their 50s and 60s and something needs to be done about it. Gerontocracy (study of...

Roche champions Nurse Education with new diabetes online course

According to Roche chairman Dr Severin Schwan, the contribution nurses make to patients is undeniable, particularly in Africa which is characterised by socioeconomic inequalities in access to care for patients. Currently operational in South Africa,...

Why there’s critical need for Central Database of theses submitted in Kenyan universities

Kenya needs all graduate students to submit both electronic or digital copies as well as manual so that they can be subjected to checks against existing database before defences. At many American universities, all dissertations...

Need to address Supervisor menace for graduate students in African universities

There are many cases where masters and doctoral supervisors have just completed their own degrees and lack proper skills on supervising a research student. Some supervisors suffer from trauma of their own days as...

Kaimosi Friends University hosts major conference, over 60 papers presented

The launch of the conference was officiated by the Acting Deputy Vice Chancellor Finance and Development, Prof. Maurice Amadalo. It attracted 8 professors, over 35 PhD holders, and several postgraduate students who were being mentored...

Building a Brighter Future: Nina Meyerhof’s Dedication to Education And Peace

Isolated, Michael refuses to be defined by the circumstances of his birth. He dreams of a life beyond the confines of poverty, a life where education is not just a luxury, but a birthright. Nina...

Embrace solution-based training to become world-class University, PS challenges Kaimosi University staff

Kaimosi Friends University has been setting up schools and programs focused on its niche, Health Sciences. This is to address the current health concerns and increase the number of students pursuing health-related courses. The University seeks...

How I rose from a Mitumba Man to a School Principal, Christopher Owuor

From a young age, Christopher Owuor was surrounded by teachers. His brothers and sisters did great work as teachers, and this impressed him. He wanted to be a teacher just like them. Owuor believed that education...

OPIT Announces Increased Enrollment for African Students in IT Programs

OPIT's mission is to unlock progress and employment on a global scale by providing high-quality and affordable education in the field of technology. Kenya, Nigeria and Ghana are among the countries targeted for the increased...