2023 Intake Open University of Kenya
2023 Intake Open University of Kenya

Expert Opinion

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,...

Message to Politicians: Preserve Academic Culture and Traditions During Graduation Ceremonies

Academic culture demands a certain decorum, respect, and adherence to tradition, especially during significant events like graduation. It is crucial that those attending graduation ceremonies adhere to the robing guidelines set by the university senates,...

Is Technology Evolving Faster Than Regulations? Then, Media and Digital Literacy is the Way...

Content creation is all about developing skills to create media content responsibly and effectively, considering ethical implications and audience impact, while media effects entail understanding how media can influence opinions, behaviour, and societal norms. Technology...

Judicial Citadel Under Siege: A Constitutional excoriation of Executive overreach and the imperilled Judiciary’s...

Masengeli's conduct, redolent of the worst excesses of autocratic regimes, serves as a stark reminder of the fragility of our democratic institutions. It behooves every citizen, every officer of the court, and every public servant...