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...
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...
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...
Kenya’s Higher Education System a Benchmark in Africa
The Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) plays an equally crucial role by overseeing student placement into universities.
HELB provides loans to students, enabling many from low-income families to pursue their academic goals.
The...
Decoding University Rankings: How Metrics Shape Global Education
Like it or hate it, University rankings are increasingly shaping the landscape of higher education, influencing everything from student decisions to institutional policies.
Although each ranking system has its own methodology, most are built around...
Kenya’s University Funding at a Crossroads: Lessons From The DUC Model
Many students from needy backgrounds were reportedly placed in higher financial brackets, limiting their access to the critical support they needed for higher education.
Despite receiving billions in government allocations, many institutions struggled with stalled...
Higher Education Under Siege: A Crisis of Academic Conmanship
Some "briefcase" virtual universities allow individuals to simply upload a thesis, pay the necessary fees, and within a few days, obtain a Master's or PhD certificate.
In a technique called rebranding, these con artists...
A Call for Unified Vice-Chancellors’ Forum in Kenya’s Universities
By coming together in a single forum, VCs can work towards a more cohesive and resilient higher education system that benefits all stakeholders.
Harmonising standards across the sector has become more challenging when institutions operate...
University Education Expansion in Kenya: Pros, Cons, and the Road Ahead
The growth in universities has created numerous job opportunities for academic and non-academic staff, boosting the economy and has the potential to promote research and innovation, addressing local and national challenges through scholarly work....
