2025 Intake Open University of Kenya
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Africa’s Moment: The Papacy and the Power of the Periphery

As an Augustinian who has ministered in Peru, the new Pope understands the complex relationship between center and periphery, between resource exploitation and justice. In this context, the African Church’s contribution must be seen not...

Selective Activism: Civil Society’s Inconsistent Fight for Good Governance in Kenya

While the Judiciary remains riddled with corruption and inefficiencies, it receives far less scrutiny from these organisations. This selective activism undermines the credibility of Kenya's civil society movement. Despite its constitutional mandate to uphold justice,...

The Potential Impact of President Trump’s Second Presidency on Kenya: Navigating Shocks and Benefits

Trump’s administration made immigration reform a central part of its agenda, with policies aimed at curbing illegal immigration and encouraging the repatriation of undocumented migrants. His foreign policy has emphasized reducing U.S. military involvement in...

Action, not Promissory Notes: Salvage the Higher Education System in Kenya Now!

According to the World Bank, Higher Education systems need to be conducive to a culture and practice of lifelong learning. The global village we live in only demands that our institutions not only get international...

Why Academia Must Adapt or Perish

Academia often dismisses those who come to learn and grow, focusing on enforcing entry requirements rather than addressing the gaps that prospective students hope to fill. Scholarships and grants, like those from the Mastercard Foundation,...

Climate Journalism 101: Strategies for Accurate, Engaging, and Impactful Reporting

Journalists should consult experts with credible reputation by interviewing climate scientists, ecologists, and policy experts to validate their information. When reporting on climate change, journalists should provide context by including historical comparisons like pre-industrial carbon...

From Cybersecurity to Digital Etiquette, See Essential Practices for Safe Internet Use

Practicing digital etiquette by behaving respectfully and responsibly in digital interactions, whether through emails, social media, or messaging can help in safe digital use. Safe digital use involves protecting personal information whereby one limits...

How Warped Perspective of the Principle of Checks and Balance is Hurting Kenya, Africa

A significant issue impacting the effectiveness of checks and balances in Kenya is the persistent power struggle between branches. African principles such as Harambee in the East, Ubuntu in the South, Ummah in the North,...

OPINION: A Peep Into Kenya’s Construction Landscape Reveals Promising Insights and Innovations

With Kenya's Vision 2030 emphasising infrastructure development, innovations such as Building Information Modeling (BIM) and prefabrication are gaining traction, promising to enhance efficiency and reduce costs. The surge in residential, commercial, and infrastructural projects is...

The Unraveling Promise: A critical examination of Kenya’s Social Health Authority scheme

While SHA Chairman Abdi Mohammed argues that the scheme embodies equity by having higher earners subsidise lower earners, this argument falls flat when confronted with the reality of the low benefit caps. With allocations...