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

Kenya

Sankale to Baringo Gov’t: Our future is of today’s youth, involve them for innovation

The occasion was graced by Sankale Ole Keis, a renowned Baringo youth, and the Director General Youth Senate Kenya, who hails from the Ilchamus community in Baringo County.  Sankale pointed out three major points focused...
One of the teams performing live on stage during the 95th National Music Festivals in Dedan Kimathi University recently. PHOTO/Courtesy.

Empowering Youth Through Music: Recap of the National Music Festivals

The music industry has always been a dynamic space, evolving with each new generation of artists.  From lyrics that discussed mental health challenges to compositions that championed environmental consciousness, the festivals demonstrated how music can...
Students, guests and top leadership of Nova Pioneer, Tatu Girls School of Innovators and Leaders celebrate during a preparatory session and graduation of Class of 2023 recently. PHOTO/Courtesy.

Dr. Orina’s strategic insights for graduands at Nova Pioneer, Tatu Girls

Collaborated efforts of parents, teachers and students in learning heralds an era of profound transformation in nurturing the minds and souls of future generations. Shared responsibility exemplifies that education is not a solitary endeavor but...
KEWOTA CEO Benta Opande, giving her remarks. The idea of starting KEWOTA came to her during her career in the teaching fraternity until she shared it three years later with her destiny makers and connectors. PHOTO/Courtesy.

The burning flames of KEWOTA restoring teachers’ dignity, pride in Kenya 

The association has grown its idea to a national one, giving other Teachers' Unions like KUPPET and KNUT sleepless nights.  KEWOTA has also partnered with Equity Bank, where teachers under KEWOTA can access loans payable...

An overview of food and nutrition security in Kenya

Availability, access, utilization, and stability act as the four cornerstones of food security.  The ongoing Russia-Ukraine war is disrupting supply chains and further affecting the prices of grain, fertilizer, and energy.  Unavailability of food, inadequate health...

Enabling Breastfeeding: Making a difference for working parents

As the world commemorates World Breastfeeding Week, the resounding call to action becomes even more urgent. Lactation spaces play a crucial role in fostering a baby-friendly breastfeeding workplace, ensuring successful breastfeeding initiation, and timely...
AstraZeneca center for biological medicines, located in Södertälje, South of Stockholm, Sweden. In partnership with other health-focused institutions in Kenya and beyond, AstraZeneca recently launched an innovative therapy for the management of lung cancer in Kenya. PHOTO/Jonathan Nackstrand/AFP via Getty Images.

Groundbreaking lung cancer initiatives to transform patient care in Kenya

AstraZeneca, in partnership with the Ministry of Health, Kenya Society of Hematology (KESHO), Axios, The National Cancer Institute of Kenya (NCI), various health facilities, and professional societies, has recently launched an innovative therapy for...
Dr. Anana Phifer-Derilhomme, Founder of BlessedGirl Global and a World Civility Ambassador, addresses participants during a BlessedGirl conference in Nairobi on July 15, 2023, before embarking on a tour to different schools and places donating sanitary pads and panties. PHOTO/BlessedGirl.

Civility leaders converge in Kenya to address menstrual health, empower girls

The conference marked a significant milestone in the global pursuit of civility, equality and collaboration. By fostering a community with civility, she noted that the domino effect would be an environment where everyone thrives and...

BlessedGirl Global to spearhead Pads and Panties Initiative, get co-authors

The 5-day event will involve a 3-day conference at Trademark Hotel in Nairobi and two days on a safari to villages and conservations for sensitization. The initiative will collaborate with midwives, doulas, and people who...

Embracing HR excellence through compliance with the HRMP Act

HR Month is a time to honor and recognize the exceptional HR professionals who drive organizational empowerment through their unwavering dedication to employee engagement.  Central to the success of HR best practices is the important...