2025 Intake Open University of Kenya
2025 Intake Open University of Kenya

Expert Opinion

Peering into the road to success

Making a difference and having a meaningful impact on others, whether it’s through leadership, innovation, creativity, philanthropy, or social change, points to success. If your choice is a failure, then you won’t achieve success; make...
Regularly brushing your teeth, staying hydrated and visiting the dentist are some of the approaches to halitosis or bad breath. PHOTO/Shutterstock.

How to empower your smile and boost confidence with fresh breath

Scientifically known as halitosis, bad breath affects millions worldwide.  Halitosis may sometimes be a symptom of underlying health issues.   Regular dental check-ups allow for professional cleanings and comprehensive examinations, ensuring that any potential oral health issues...
Ebrahim Adamjee, Medical Affairs Head, Specialty Medicines & Programs, Novartis Sub-Saharan Africa. PHOTO/Courtesy.

Closing gap for infants crucial to boosting fight against malaria

By Ebrahim Adamjee Pregnancy reduces maternal immunity to malaria and other illnesses. Despite efforts, malaria remains a significant health challenge in Sub-Saharan Africa. Regular monitoring of antimalarial drug efficacy is needed to inform treatment policies in malaria-endemic...
The world has been facing a plethora of crises, which researchers have called a polycrisis. The effects trickle down to economic stability, climate change and other aspects of life. ILLUSTRATION/Ralph Thurm.

Global Polycrisis, a threat to SDGs, economy

The decline of humanity’s possibilities necessitates collective action. Accumulating long-term stresses are considered by scholars a key structure for more crises to erupt.  Even though polycrisis may only last a short while, there are some long-term...
Rich countries are reducing connectedness with each other and calling for the revival and revitalization of the nation-states. ILLUSTRATION/Systemic Alternatives.

Combating Deglobalization: Which way Kenya?

Deglobalization is taking place when economies in Africa are in turmoil.  Some African countries have been unable to meet their debt repayment responsibility to the World Bank and IMF.  They are also experiencing protests over food...
October 7, 2020. Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) members carry placards during a nationwide strike concerning corruption-related issues, and job losses in Cape Town, South Africa. PHOTO/Mike Hutchings Via Reuters.

The Butterfly Effect: Understanding corruption in Africa

The term “butterfly effect” was coined by one of the most fundamental meteorologists of our time, Prof. Edward Lorenz, in the 1960s. It is an underlying concept in Chaos theory.  The Chaos theory states, “Within...
Demonstrations in Kenya. Whenever they arise, the youth are the most affected and the most involved, regardless of their political affiliations. PHOTO/Courtesy.

Why do Kenyan youth demonstrate, and how can we get off the hook?

Unemployment and unaffordable cost of life are key triggers. Academic and economic disruption due to technology and other factors is a major contributor. Reviving industries and taming corruption is vital. It does not matter which side...