2025 Intake Open University of Kenya
2025 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

From left Dr. Randa Grob-Zakhary, CEO of Education.org, Elyas Abdi, Director General Ministry of Education, and Kilemi Mwiria, Managing Director Education.org Africa. The three were addressing the media in a launch meeting of the International Working Group in Nairobi. PHOTO/Courtesy.

Evidence-based policies expected as MoE partners with global initiative

The initiative is expected to avail information to avert a crisis in education, aid in policy development, and transform the teaching practice in Kenya. Sustainable Development Goal 4 seeks to ensure access to quality education...
Prof. John Akama and wife, Dr. Mallion Onyambu, receive a gift from Vicky Nyaboke (right) during a farewell party to mark the end of Prof. Akama's tenure as Vice Chancellor, Kisii University. PHOTO/Josephat Nehemiah, Scholar Media Africa.

A Decade Later: Kisii University’s founding VC exits, opens new chapter 

Prof. Akama joined Kisii University College in 2009 as a founding principal.  The outgone VC exits with hopes that another transformational leader will assume office and continue building on the existing structures.  During a farewell occasion,...
A section of the Journalism Club members and their Patron, Cosmas Nyabuti (far right), pose for a photo after a session with Scholar Media Africa team. Beyond promoting academic excellence, Mwongori High School has been keen in identifying and nurturing talent. PHOTO/Dan Nyamanga, Scholar Media Africa.

Braced for Excellence: Mwongori High School on the road to limelight

Motivating the top students and the staff has been taken to heart, with the learners being regularly exposed to mentors, motivational speakers, and examiners to parade them for success. The school exhibits a high level...
A section of Sironga Girls Form 3 students follow through proceedings during a career talk session on June 11, 2023. PHOTO/Josephat Nehemiah, Scholar Media Africa.

Continuous career exposure setting stage for Sironga Girls High School  

The event aimed to expose the Form Three class to the career fields at the university level and set them on a pathway to achieving them. As much as the students could want to pursue...
Student Council body of St. Mary's Ukwala High School pose for a photo at the main gate. Photo/Bonface Otieno, Scholar Media Africa.

George Onyango, newly-crowned Chief Principal steering St. Mary’s Ukwala

He currently serves as the Siaya County KESSHA Chairperson, a position he took in 2020 to date.  Pursuing additional qualifications and attending workshops, seminars, and training programs related to educational leadership, administration, and management is...
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...