2023 Intake Open University of Kenya
2023 Intake Open University of Kenya

Literature Review

Pieces of Scholarly articles; could be part of thesis, dissertation, or research papers

BOOK REVIEW: Laws of Influence: Seven Lessons in Transformational Leadership

Book Title: Laws of Influence: Seven Lessons in Transformational Leadership Author:    Prof. Charles Mwewa Reviewer: Stephen Misori The true measure of a person's life lies in the impact they have on others. It is essential to honor...
Five of Malcolm Gladwell’s seven titles. PHOTO/JP.

Why start the year with Malcolm Gladwell’s books?

Malcolm Gladwell is a Canadian journalist, putative public speaker and best-selling author. His books include: The Tipping Point (2000), Blink (2005), Outliers (2008), What the Dog Saw (2009), David and Goliath (2013), Talking to Strangers (2019) and The Bomber Mafia (2021).  In 2022, I read Outliers, The Tipping Point, and David and...

The role of theatre groups in our society

By Victor Ochieng' and Michael Masinde Last Saturday, at around twilight, Harambee Theatre Group staged a play called Merimela at the Dagoretti South Empowerment Centre in the informal settlement of Kawangware. This happens to be close...

COVETED: A focus on the Caine Prize

In this article, I walk you through the Caine Prize winner, participation by gender and synopses of five stories that made it to the 2021 shortlist of the Caine Prize. Ethiopian-American writer snatched the 2021...

Analysis of Chibuike Onu’s poem ‘A Government Driver On His Retirement’

A Government Driver On His Retirement AUTHOR: Chibuike Kingsley Onu REVIEWER: Mohammed Taoheed Many years on wheelsIn faithful service to his fatherlandToday retires he homeAnd a celebration he holds Many years has he pummeled his boozy throatIn...

A look at Uganda’s first all-female poetry label: Echo Minds Poets

Echo Minds Poets was founded by Africa's Poetic Queen- Carolyn Afroetry MA in 2019 when she first made a call out for female poets. Only five female poets (Ray255256, Brandy, Mercy Geno, Shaminator, and Lucy...

Kisii Varsity don basks in literary glory

Kisii University has singled out a lecturer for his outstanding literary works. Dr Christopher Okemwa, a lecturer in the department of Literature and Languages has published several internationally read books in recent years. In an open...

LITERATURE REVIEW: As ‘Whispers’ dances with the angels, his work remains untapped

It could be an empty bed or untouched room. An automated horoscope on his Twitter account or a dormant Facebook profile. All that remains are the fond memories. Things left unsaid. Space left unfilled....