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

Kenya

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...
Suicide cases in Kenya, especially among students and the young people have been on the rise, alarmingly. PHOTO/Courtesy.

Probe: Why are more students committing suicide?

The numbers are rising steadily. Depression, drug abuse and financial constraints cited. Everyone has a stake in battling suicide in Kenya. “Toxic relationships alongside cohabiting among university and college students have led to deeper commitments, shock, demands,...
Front cover of Fathers of Nations, a novel by Paul B. Vitta. PHOTO/Courtesy.

BOOK REVIEW: Fathers of Nations

Title: Fathers of Nations  Author: Paul B. Vitta Publisher: Oxford University Press Year of publication: 2013 Revised edition: 2021 Reviewer: Bonface Otieno Fathers of Nations is the current compulsory novel studied by current form three and will be first tested next year, 2024, in Kenya Certificate of...
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...
Cover page and blurb of The Silent Footsteps, an autobiography of and by Prof. Ipara Odeo. PHOTO/Courtesy.

BOOK REVIEW: The Silent Footsteps 

Title:   The Silent Footsteps Author:  Ipara Odeo Cost:              KSh1,000 Contact: iparaodeo@yahoo.com  Publisher and Year:     Kibabii University Press, 2020 Reviewer: Mbukha Shitemi The Silent Footsteps is an extraordinary story that...
Beyond having been a footballer and a football coach, Mulee is also a radio host of Gidi na Ghost Asubuhi show. PHOTO/Courtesy.

Meet “Ghost” Mulee, a legendary football coach-turned-radio host

He started playing football since his childhood. Over time, he rose to a famous footballer and football coach. Mulee now nurtures young footballers. In 1968, when Kenya was celebrating her first Gold Medal from the Mexico City...
Agnes Kundu, a Traditional Birth Attendant (TBA), showcasing her certificates. Alongside her is one of her clients. PHOTO/Gilbert Ochieng, Scholar Media Africa.

How Kundu, a traditional birth attendant, aids expectant mothers deliver

She has been trained on different occasions in vital matters of her profession. She delivers an average of twelve expectant women every month. Kundu says traditional birth assistants need recognition by the government for their role....