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

Kenya

Elsie Nyamao. She managed to scoop a B (Plain), qualifying for direct university entry. However, the school's newly-appointed principal proved sadist, and is alleged to have seized and hid the student's calling letter from Egerton University. PHOTO/Courtesy.

Elsie Nyamao: Principal hid my admission letter, took away my destiny

The antagonism between her and the then-Deputy Principal started in form three. She was among the school's top students academically. Deputy Principal was behind her being suspended severally and punished without reason. She is alleged to have...
Evelyn Gitau, Interim Director, African Population and Health Research Center. She says personalized medicine is efficient and effective in enhancing healthcare and well-being. PHOTO/Courtesy.

Personalized medicine, a promising catalyst for equitable health

It involves tailoring medications to specific personal needs. Encompasses harnessing advanced analytics, biomarker testing, and genetic sequencing. Advocacy for broader adoption in Kenya is needed. One size does not fit all in the realm of...
Stakeholders during the launch of QR Code Standard by the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) recently. PHOTO/Courtesy.

Secure payments as CBK launches QR Code Standard

Payments will be quicker, more efficient, and more collaborative. The system provides a standard for developing and generating a unified QR Code. A customer will be presented with an option to pay using QR at...
Attendees adorned in the Kitenge fabric at the Kitenge Fashion Fest and Awards at Rupas Mall recently. PHOTO/Courtesy.

Dressed for Africa: Celebrating African culture through kitenge

The fest aims at showcasing and promoting African attires. It was started by three strategists after seeing a gap. This year's event had over 2500 participants. We needed to come up with a way to...
Zubeida Kananu, newly-elected President of Kenya Editor's Guild, addressing scribes and stakeholders in the media industry at the Annual Media Summit in Nairobi during the World Press Freedom Day On May 3, 2023. PHOTO/Courtesy.

Women in media on frontline petitioning for press freedom

Hitherto, media practitioners in Kenya are usually threatened and embarrassed. Despite the challenges, media must seek truth and report it. The welfare of every journalist is paramount. Yesterday, the world joined in celebrating Press...
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...
Chantou Kwamboka, Miss World Kenya and spearheading leader, Save a Life initiative. She is eyeing the global Miss World crown in May 2023. PHOTO/Courtesy.

Beauty With Purpose: Unveiling the dream of Miss World Kenya

After winning the 2022/23 crown in Kenya, she is eyeing the global beauty crown. She has led life-changing initiatives impacting the masses in Kenya and beyond. Her resilience and optimism have seen her climb the ladder...
Dr. Walter Okibo, a mental health champion and boy child advocate, delivering his presentation on the issue of Men's Mental Health in today's era. PHOTO/Courtesy.

Men’s Mental Health: Collecting the pieces, redefining gender empowerment

Suicide cases, with mental disorders being a major trigger, are affecting more Kenyan men than women. Things went haywire long ago and need redemption. The role of ensuring one another's mental wellness is on everyone's shoulders. Much...
Dr. Walter Okibo, MBS, MHC, a multi-award winning visionary and transformational leader, entrepreneur, strategist, consultant and policy maker, presenting during a training for leaders recently. PHOTO/Arise Circle KE.

Dr. Okibo: Organizations need professionals to coach their staff

Organizations are constantly in transition. Investing in the training of staff is today's way out. In recruitment, scouting for talent is paramount, and so is retaining it. Organizations should know the go-to people for staff coaching,...
In collaboration with Amref Health Africa, Make Way Program by Cheshire Disability Services Kenya held a sensitization program for journalists and other stakeholders on sensitive SRHR reporting, held in Nairobi on April 12, 2023. PHOTO/Courtesy.

Policy implementation vital in Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights equity

There are piles of policies the state is yet to implement on SRHR. Media plays a key role in sensitization, calling to account those responsible, and setting the agenda on sexual education. Only 5.2 million...