Why Functional Grant Management Offices are Critical for Kenyan Universities, Academic Future
According to a report by the Kenya National Commission for UNESCO, only a fraction of Kenyan university researchers successfully secure international research funding each year.
The absence of functional Grant Management Offices leads to missed...
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 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...
Consumer Rights and Data Privacy: Empowering Kenyans in Digital Economy
By ensuring that consumers are fully aware of how their data will be used, businesses can foster trust and build long-term relationships with their clients.
The convergence of consumer protection and data privacy laws also...
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...
Analysis of Kenya’s Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF) from a Leadership and Governance Lens
SHIF aims to reduce financial barriers for many underprivileged households, protecting them from the risk of escalating health costs.
I believe the government has not adequately thought through this aspect, and if they have, they’ve...
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....
Why schools critically need social workers
Social workers have the skills to address students’ needs, challenges, and problems. They are trained in human behaviour development, empathy and compassion, communication, and interpersonal skills.
About economic factors, the social worker will look into...
Competition Authority of Kenya’s approach to misleading representations in the Mogo Auto Limited decision
The Mogo case brings to the fore the complex interplay between financial innovation, consumer protection, and regulatory oversight in emerging markets.
The transdisciplinary nature of the Mogo case is evident in its intersection of law,...
