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Front cover of A Silent Song and Other Stories set-book. PHOTO/Courtesy.

BOOK REVIEW: A Silent Song and Other Stories Part 2

Title: A Silent Song and Other Stories (Part two) Editor: Selected and Edited by Godwin Siundu  Published by: Spotlight Publishers E.A Limited  Publication Year: 2020 Reviewer: Bonface Otieno Recently, I reviewed the first five stories in the Anthology of...
Kisii University Vice Chancellor Prof. John Akama (left), signing the MoU with Prof. Sarahjane Jones, a Professor of Healthcare Safety and Performance at Staffordshire University, UK, on Friday, March 24, 2023 at the VC's office. PHOTO/Everlyn Kimibei, KSU Media.

Kisii University’s partnership with Staffordshire University a deep dive into research

When we take the research to communities, the livelihoods of the community members is likely to improveDr. Samuel Mongare. The MoU is anticipated to assist Kisii University do better research on health-related matters. Event planned by...
The Smart Gamers in action, performing a folk dance during a gala at Kisii University on March 24, 2023. PHOTO/Benvictor Makau, Scholar Media Africa.

Talents reign as Kisii University holds theater arts gala

Some of them will start developing online content on TikTok, YouTube and elsewhere and soon, they will start earning from their creativityDr. George Nyandoro, Literature and Theater Arts senior lecturer, Kisii University. The event was...
Leeroy Mutunga and his mother, Elizabeth Mutunga. When the parents were battling covid-19, his son Mutunga took care of the family. PHOTO/Courtesy.

Pandemic Memories: A family’s recollection of its COVID-19 ordeal

Both parents were suffering from covid-19 in 2020. The family thanks Ministry of Health for the regular guidelines on the virus containment. Nairobi county is conducting a covid-19 vaccination drive in schools. Attaining herd immunity termed essential...
Delegates follow proceedings during the 7th Ph.D. Symposium at Mbarara University of Science and Technology, Kihumuro Campus. The research-based event was on March 21 and 22, 2023. PHOTO/MUST.

Mbarara University Symposium weighs Ph.D. candidates’ research mastery

Research is a continuous process; we research to discover new knowledge. In order to share our findings with others, we attend conferences like this oneProf. Celestino Obua, Vice-Chancellor, MUST. Event meant to shape the candidates...
Professor David Ngugi, shares a piece of cake with his grandchildren on his 80th Birthday celebration. PHOTO/Courtesy.

Prof. Ngugi: Rethinking CBC, academic philanthropy and stakeholder reinvention

Cracking CBC is an easy and affordable task. Teachers and academic stakeholders should approach education creatively. Patience is key as Kenyans await the fruit of the new curriculum. Successful past generations embraced CBC-like mentorship. Professor David Ngugi is...
Sinaida Ayodi, a mother of two. She successfully battled rheumatic heart disease. PHOTO/Tebby Otieno, Scholar Media Africa.

Why teachers should support children battling heart-related diseases

Sinaida Ayodi started playing football in her early life in primary school. Her passion for the game grew so much that she knew she would be a female footballer star in Kenya and Africa.  Her interest...
Entrance of the TereseaOyiolo Library, a charity service from the Teresa Oyiolo Foundation. PHOTO/Gilbert Ochieng, Scholar Media Africa.

Busia: Better education as Foundation unveils modern library

Non-governmental Foundation behind the modern educational facility. Thousands are set to benefit from the charity. CS Ababu Namwamba among guests during the launch. Improvements expected, with online service being a priority. A library is “any organized collection...
Left: Mr. Zhao Xiyuan, chargé d'affaires at the Chinese Embassy in Kenya, Mrs. Evelyn Nabukwesi, Chief Principal, State House Girls High School, Prof. Julius Ogeng’o, Deputy Vice Chancellor, Academic Affairs at UoN and other guests pose for a group photo during the launch of Confucius Classroom on March 15, 2023 at State House Girls High School. PHOTO/Tebby Otieno, Scholar Media Africa.

State House Girls’ Confucius Classroom to fix Mandarin demand

Hawi Olivia, a form three student at State House Girls High School, is one of the school’s fluent Chinese language speakers.  Olivia, who joined her school’s Chinese Club when she was in form one two...
Left: Meru University of Science and Technology Chancellor, Dr. James Mwangi, Education Cabinet Secretary, Ezekiel Machogu and the university's Vice Chancellor, Prof. Romanus Odhiambo during the signing of visitors' book after receiving the CS ahead of the graduation on March 10, 2023. PHOTO/MUST.

Double joy as Meru University celebrates tenth anniversary, graduation

Meru University of Science and Technology (MUST) held its 10th graduation ceremony and celebrated its tenth anniversary since the Award of Charter in a glorious event at the university school grounds on March 10,...