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

Politics

Change-driven NGOs promote conversations on women leadership in Gusii

Culture remains a stumbling block and a limiting factor that pulls back women in their push to gain leadership positions in Gusii. The 2010 constitution of Kenya stipulates the provisions of political party formation in...

Women and Leadership: Otundo’s journey in the political space

Drawing inspiration from her humble beginnings and fueled by an unyielding commitment to public service, Ms. Otundo has emerged as a formidable force in Kisii County.  Motivated by the desire to create a more inclusive,...

Leadership Conference: Women are critical problem solvers, Africa’s asset

This extraordinary meeting focused on the African Young Women’s Leadership Conference, an event pulsating with transformation, resilience, and change energy.  The conference recognized that addressing the critical issues plaguing our societies requires diverse perspectives and...
October 7, 2020. Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) members carry placards during a nationwide strike concerning corruption-related issues, and job losses in Cape Town, South Africa. PHOTO/Mike Hutchings Via Reuters.

The Butterfly Effect: Understanding corruption in Africa

The term “butterfly effect” was coined by one of the most fundamental meteorologists of our time, Prof. Edward Lorenz, in the 1960s. It is an underlying concept in Chaos theory.  The Chaos theory states, “Within...
President William Ruto addressing the audience during the public launch of the 2021-2022 report of state of compliance of PSC to constitutional guidelines. PHOTO/Public Service Commission.

Elbow room for public service interns as president scales up numbers

The Public Service Commission hosted cohort V of the Public Service Internship Programme (PSIP) in partnership with the Ministry of Public Service, Gender and Affirmative Action, and Absa Bank.  The event occurred on March 30...
Panelists roll the conversation during The People Dialog Festival at National Museums of Kenya. PHOTO/Courtesy.

How The People Dialogue Festival was a changeover chat

The Center for Multi-party Democracy (CMD) hosted The People Dialogue Festival (PDF), now in its fifth year, over the last four days of last week at the National Museums of Kenya, Nairobi. Almost 2,000 locals...

Pupils hold peaceful elections for school officials

Pupils of Kitui Central Primary School in Kitui Central District, Kitui County, voted in Lewis Matthew as their school’s children’s government president. They conducted the elections on Friday, February 25, 2022, where the school's deputy...

Educationist Isaac Atebe joins North Mugirango parliamentary race

The race to unseat the North Mugirango Constituency Member of Parliament (MP) Joash Nyamoko in the August 9th general election has gained momentum. This is after a renowned career educationist Isaac Nyang'au Atebe who is...

POLITICS: Medic and data expert joins Nairobi governorship race

From an early age, Mr Kenneth Nyamwamu developed a taste of excellence. Born into a polygamous family with 16 siblings, Mr Nyamwamu managed to scale the ladder of academic and professional success. The son of a...

Youths endorse Raila presidency, chide Ruto-Mudavadi pact

Over 2,000 youths drawn from Nyamira County have vowed to support the Azimio la Umoja's Raila Odinga who is running for president.  The youths who converged at Viongozi Pastoral Centre in Kebirigo town Monday, noted...