The Higher Ed Bar

While the intended benefits of the merger—such as eliminating funtional overlaps and improving regulatory efficiency—appear well-intentioned, a closer examination reveals potential risks that could undermine the quality, credibility, and oversight of Kenya’s education system. As...

KNATCOM serves as the official liaison between Kenya and United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), ensuring the country aligns its policies with global educational, scientific, and cultural initiatives. In the cultural sphere, KNATCOM...

From research topic search, through literature reviews to data analysis, AI-powered tools offer unparalleled efficiency, helping researchers refine their ideas, improve writing quality, and streamline complex tasks. However, if students rely on AI to write...

Scientific research is built on the principles of rigor, transparency, and accountability. However, the rise of unethical practices threatens to undermine these ideals. To understand why such practices are on the rise, it is essential...

In Form 4, teachers had to raise funds to pay Okoth’s school fees to keep him in school because they believed he was disciplined, hardworking and had a promising future. Prof. Okoth states that during...

The issue of exam irregularities in the KCSE exams highlights systemic failures and unethical practices. A shift towards holistic assessments, incorporating continuous evaluation and character development, could reduce pressure and curtail cheating. Parents should teach their...

Launched in 2017, this new framework replaced the long-standing 8-4-4 system with the 2-6-3-3-3 model, designed to prepare learners for a dynamic and rapidly changing world.   The cost of CBC materials, including specialised textbooks...

These inefficiencies at the registry level reduce the pool of candidates for consideration and undermine public confidence in the recruitment process. Professors, as the highest rank in academia, provide a unique perspective that is crucial...

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...

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...