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

Kenya

Overall winners of the WRC Safari Rally 2023 held in Kenya from June 22 to 25, 2023. Sébastien Ogier and his navigator Vincent Landais (Position 1); Kajetan Kajetanowicz and Maciej Szczepaniak (Position 2) and Diego Dominguez Jr. and Rogelio Peñate (Position 3), after the race. PHOTO/Courtesy.

How WRC Safari Rally, Talanta Hela collaboration impacted vendors’ lives

The Safari Rally 2023 created excitement and palpable anticipation as individuals from all over flocked to Naivasha, Kenya, for the highly awaited experience.  Ogier, displaying the experience and composure of being an eight-time world champion,...
Participants dance as part of a wellness and healing session during Global Wellness Day celebrations last year at Nairobi Street Kitchen. This year's event will be on June 10, 2023 at Anzana Gardens, Nairobi. PHOTO/GWD Kenya.

Dance Magenta: Kenya to join the world in celebrating Global Wellness Day

The essence of the day is to make everyone aware of the value of our lives. To dance, you don’t have to be a professional dancer. You don’t need to know how to dance. Kenya will...
Monicah Njeri at her Dubai Market Shop in Naivasha. She is the Founder and CEO, Ebenezar Curtains and Décor, which designs and supplies high-class curtains. PHOTO/Wanjiru Karangah, Scholar Media Africa.

Njeri’s Resilience: From shopkeeping to owning multi-shop curtain business

She has always envisioned a brighter and bigger future. All along, she has seized every opportunity to diversify her business venture. When the curtains of her shop closed, the doors of becoming a curtains designer and...
An e-poster with information about the webinar. E-POSTER/PAC University.

HEALTH: Journalists’ too need self-care and emotional well-being

In their quest to uncover the truth, journalists encounter despair, injustice, and trauma.  The weight of the responsibility that they carry is huge yet often unrecognized. The secret is to embrace the activities that make you...
Ezekiel Kang'aa, an actor, videographer, graphic designer, and CEO of Spinjets Production. His focus is inspiring people through his skills. PHOTO/Courtesy.

Kang’aa: I create content to transform communities

He drew inspiration from the weekly comic book magazines he used to read. His passion for acting began in standard six. Producing content that resonates with audiences beyond Kenya is his ambition. Amid the bustling streets and...
An E-poster with details of the mental health awareness conversation. PHOTO/AMWIK.

Destigmatize mental health, advocates send clarion call

Poor mental health can immensely lower productivity in the workplace. Some of the triggers of mental health are tied to workplace stressors. Positive psychology helps us build and align ourselves to positive mindsets, making it easy...
A section of residents of Matisi Ward, Trans Nzoia County, after receiving complete cooking gas cylinders from Mwale Mahanga, their Member of County Assembly. PHOTO/Courtesy.

Amid health concerns, there’s need to eradicate smoky kitchens

The world is breathing unclean air. Mothers who cook with clean energy sources during pregnancy have healthier babies. Most women who use firewood as a source of energy for cooking experience eye problems.  National government should make...
Patricia Mativo, 27. She is a PWDs advocate and the Vice Chairperson, United Nations Fund Population Youth Advisory (UNFPA) panel. PHOTO/Courtesy.

Patricia Mativo, a woman of firsts questing to change the narrative 

She finds motivation in people who see her as disabled, instead of differently-abled. Accepting the new condition demanded patience, inclusive change, flexibility, and acceptance. Last year, she was a finalist of the Rhodes Scholarship among the...
The 3 on 3 basketball was recently introduced in Kenya and has taken root in the country's games. PHOTO/Federation of International Basketball (FIBA).

3 on 3 basketball, the new game turning heads in Kenya

The game was introduced about a decade ago, getting to Kenya four years ago. It's a unique one in different aspects. In 3 on 3 basketball, you can substitute players whenever you like.  Basketball 3 on 3...
Some of the young innovators explain about their projects during the Youth Empowerment Summit at Kisii University on May 12, 2023. The event was planned by Kisii County University and Colleges Student Association. PHOTO/Boaz Khuteka, Scholar Media Africa.

Collaboration key in innovation, youths learn during empowerment summit

By Samuel Okerosi and Boaz Khuteka Event held by KCUCSA at Kisii University. Aim was to empower youth and open them to more opportunities. Charlene Ruto graced the occasion. As young people, we have a voice, we...