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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

Some of the Kereri Girls High School alumni introducing themselves on June 3, 2023, after they visited the school for a two-day mentorship program with their school. Alumni engagement in schools is a resource worth tapping by all schools for students' benefit. PHOTO/Kereri Girls.

Rejuvenation evident as Kereri Girls High School alumni visit alma mater

A school’s alumni base offers numerous educational opportunities for its current students.  Kereri Girls High School alumni visited their alma mater for a two-day mentorship program with the students. The school is targeting a mean of...
From left: Dr. Peter Mose, Prof. John Akama, Dr. Evans Mecha, Mzee Peter Getenga, Dr. Peter Otieno, Prof. Nicolas Makana, Dr. Marion Onyambu and Dr. Prisca Tanui hold their two books and a dictionary during the launch on May 31, 2023 at Kisii University. PHOTO/Boaz Khuteka, Scholar Media Africa.

Language and Research: Jubilation as scholars launch books, dictionary

An Ekegusii dictionary and two more books were launched. One of the books examines gender rights with respect to land access and ownership in the post-colonial era in Kisii.  The authors address concerns like the production...
Artificial Intelligence in education is both a threat and an opportunity. ILLUSTRATION/Shutterstock.

How do AI, ChatGPT and quality of graduate studies intersect?

Emerging studies depict that AI can change the way students approach research.  Preparing graduate students for this shifting landscape is important.  Amid this wave, universities, teachers, and graduates must unite to embrace and navigate the transformative...
Top students showcase their revision books after getting awarded. With them are Mrs. Rebecca Ondicho (in front), Deputy Principal Administration, Mrs. Jane Nyanumba, Principal (center), BoM Chair, Dr. Charles Nyandusi (next to principal) and a teacher (far end). PHOTO/Tombe Girls.

Tombe Girls High School raising the bar of excellence

As of today, it is a center of excellence for a whopping 1320 girls. Every weekday, the teachers curve out time and avail themselves for academic consultation by students.  The principal and her staff have also...
A section of the special needs learners in the intermediate level at Kisii Special School. The institution has been offering general skills to them. PHOTO/Samuel Okerosi, Scholar Media Africa.

Defying Odds: How Kisii Special School cares for special needs students

By Josephat Nehemiah & Samuel Okerosi This public institution is dedicated to catering to the unique needs of individuals with mental impairment. Each learner gets individual attention from the teacher, and each teacher is assigned ten...
Invited guests and a section of the school management join Chief Principal Albert Ombiro (right) in cake cutting during thanksgiving on May 26, 2023, at Cardinal Otunga High School grounds. PHOTO/Boaz Khuteka, Scholar Media Africa.

Cardinal Otunga High holds thanksgiving, gears up for position one nationally 

The school's Chief Principal is constantly equipping the institution to further reclaim its glory of topping the national examinations and becoming Kenya One. In 2022 KCSE, all students from the school qualified for direct university...
Students of St. Mary's Ukwala High School Journalism and Book Club and their patrons pose for a photo after journalism competitions recently. PHOTO/ Bonface Otieno, Scholar Media Africa.

How St. Mary’s Ukwala Journalism Club is sharpening young journalists

St. Mary's Ukwala Journalism Club won during news production competitions. There's need to equip journalism-interested young students on journalistic practices and give them space for growth. Ethics and accountability are key. St. Mary’s Ukwala...
Prof. Joachim Osur, Vice Chancellor, Amref International University, presenting his inaugural professorial lecture at Amref International University (AMIU) on May, 12, 2023. PHOTO/AMIU.

AMIU’s Vice Chancellor epitomizes expertise during professorial lecture

The lecture is an opportunity for the newly-appointed professor to accentuate their exciting, groundbreaking research. It was leaned towards sexology and reproductive health. Prof. Osur is also the Vice Chancellor of AMIU. There is need to develop...
Mr. Albert Ombiro (second right), Chief Principal Cardinal Otunga High School Mosocho, Dr. Robert Wafula (second left), Chief Guest, join other guests and stakeholders during the unveiling of 2023 KCSE target mean and revision program on May 12, 2023, at the school's grounds. PHOTO/Courtesy.

Lofty hopes as Cardinal Otunga High School launches 2023 KCSE target mean 

The event featured an unveiling of the target mean and handing over of coordination leadership. They also launched a revision program for the candidates. Improvements are expected as the school targets position one nationally. After emerging...
Nyeri National Polytechnic Chief Principal David Mwangi, Esther Mworia, PS TVETS, representatives from KNQA and other invited guests pose for a photo with the Certificate of Accreditation awarded to the polytechnic during the launch of CBS Curriculum on May 12, 2023. PHOTO/Courtesy.

Nyeri National Polytechnic earns accreditation during curriculum launch

The launch of the CBS gives impetus to the institution to continue offering top-notch courses. The institution has adequate and modern facilities for the task ahead. Specific skills needed in the job market will be trained...