Action, not Promissory Notes: Salvage the Higher Education System in Kenya Now!
According to the World Bank, Higher Education systems need to be conducive to a culture and practice of lifelong learning.
The global village we live in only demands that our institutions not only get international...
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...
The Safety of Journalists in Crises and Emergencies
United Nations Security Council Resolution 2222 (2015) highlights the need for greater protection of journalists in conflict zones and calls on all parties to respect their status as civilians.
Having personal protective equipment (PPE) which...
How Warped Perspective of the Principle of Checks and Balance is Hurting Kenya, Africa
A significant issue impacting the effectiveness of checks and balances in Kenya is the persistent power struggle between branches.
African principles such as Harambee in the East, Ubuntu in the South, Ummah in the North,...
Mourning the Passing of the ‘Father’ of Educational Studies in Kenya, Prof Daniel Namusonge...
I first met Prof. Daniel Sifuna in 1986 at the University of Nairobi when he stumbled into the office of Prof. Gideon Saulo Were when we were in a tutorial group class meeting in...
Decoding University Rankings: How Metrics Shape Global Education
Like it or hate it, University rankings are increasingly shaping the landscape of higher education, influencing everything from student decisions to institutional policies.
Although each ranking system has its own methodology, most are built around...
Unnecessary and Undesirable: PLO Lumumba Shreds Proposed Kenya Constitutional Amendments, Here is Why
President William Ruto has criticised the amendments for potentially consolidating power within the executive branch.
Prof. Lumumba has compared the undesirable issues with what happens in other jurisdictions including the United States, the United Kingdom...
BloomBells Charity Brings Dignity and Hope to Girls Facing Period Poverty
Eamonn Maguire, Chairman and Founder of BloomBells Charity, highlights how period poverty continues to block the path of countless promising girls in Kenya’s rural regions, preventing them from advancing in their education.
Since the start...
Government Targets Fuel Guzzlers in Plot to Curb Wastage
The GFMD policy aims to rectify these shortcomings by creating a robust framework for government transport management. Beyond cost reduction, it also aims to enhance local vehicle assembly and stimulate economic growth.
Drawing on best...
Government Slaps Macadamia Farmers With Ban, Issues This Directive
The Ministry has charged the Agriculture and Food Authority (AFA) with enforcing these new regulations, ensuring that only compliant dealers remain licensed.
Those possessing macadamia nuts must submit their stocks for inspection, verification, and...
