Get and Read The Scholar Magazine Issue 30
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Special Feature

Individuals, Institutions, professional work or special event features

Awardees pose for a photo with their awards during the Women Empowering Women conference held in Nairobi on July 17-18, 2023. The event was powered by Imaginary Glass Ceiling LLC., and the awardees were distinguished women leaders drawn from and acknowledged for their efforts in transforming the academic, health, finance, and gender equality sectors, among other works of advocacy and community service. PHOTO/Imaginary Glass Ceiling (IGC).

Delegates: Women Empowering Women summit was a paradigm of insights

The rich room of women leaders resounded the importance of seizing opportunities fearlessly to achieve financial prowess and dare to take charge of their destinies. The summit commenced with thought-provoking dialogues that underscored the significance...

Kerongorori High School honors best students ahead of joining university

The event, filled with jubilation and inspiration, served as a platform to acknowledge the students’ accomplishments and motivate others to reach for the stars. The school registered 363 candidates in the 2022 KCSE, where 201...
Prof. Rodney Rogers (R), President of the Bowling Green State University, USA, poses for a photo with Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research Institute (KMFRI) CEO James Njiru (L) in Kisumu on Saturday, May 27, 2023, after he made a historic visit to Kenya. PHOTO/Kefa Otiso.

Bowling Green State University’s President visits Kenya to assess project, meet alumni, and strengthen...

In 2015, BGSU and Kisii University inked a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to promote joint research and faculty and student exchanges. At the invitation of Prof. Otiso, the President of BGSU, Prof. Rodney Rodgers, visited...
Evangelists and other Christian leaders join hands in a book dedication prayer during the launch of Essays in African Theology and Christianity, authored by Reuben Kigame. PHOTO/Courtesy.

Theologian and gospel musician Reuben Kigame launches new book

Apart from his well-known music career, which spans over three decades, Kigame is also a trained teacher, journalist, evangelist, social activist, and a future presidential aspirant. Kigame clarified that Christianity predates colonialism and is not...
Some of the Kereri Girls High School alumni introducing themselves on June 3, 2023, after they visited the school for a two-day mentorship program with their school. Alumni engagement in schools is a resource worth tapping by all schools for students' benefit. PHOTO/Kereri Girls.

Rejuvenation evident as Kereri Girls High School alumni visit alma mater

A school’s alumni base offers numerous educational opportunities for its current students.  Kereri Girls High School alumni visited their alma mater for a two-day mentorship program with the students. The school is targeting a mean of...
A section of the special needs learners in the intermediate level at Kisii Special School. The institution has been offering general skills to them. PHOTO/Samuel Okerosi, Scholar Media Africa.

Defying Odds: How Kisii Special School cares for special needs students

By Josephat Nehemiah & Samuel Okerosi This public institution is dedicated to catering to the unique needs of individuals with mental impairment. Each learner gets individual attention from the teacher, and each teacher is assigned ten...
Students of St. Mary's Ukwala High School Journalism and Book Club and their patrons pose for a photo after journalism competitions recently. PHOTO/ Bonface Otieno, Scholar Media Africa.

How St. Mary’s Ukwala Journalism Club is sharpening young journalists

St. Mary's Ukwala Journalism Club won during news production competitions. There's need to equip journalism-interested young students on journalistic practices and give them space for growth. Ethics and accountability are key. St. Mary’s Ukwala...
Mr. Albert Ombiro (second right), Chief Principal Cardinal Otunga High School Mosocho, Dr. Robert Wafula (second left), Chief Guest, join other guests and stakeholders during the unveiling of 2023 KCSE target mean and revision program on May 12, 2023, at the school's grounds. PHOTO/Courtesy.

Lofty hopes as Cardinal Otunga High School launches 2023 KCSE target mean 

The event featured an unveiling of the target mean and handing over of coordination leadership. They also launched a revision program for the candidates. Improvements are expected as the school targets position one nationally. After emerging...
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...
Edinah Kangwana, MBS, MHC., a transformational woman leader and governance expert, admiring her Moran of the Burning Spear (MBS) Presidential Award which she was accorded last year to recognize her impactful leadership and community service. PHOTO/Courtesy.

Edinah Kangwana, trailblazer transforming lives through mentorship

She is a former banker and county executive with a heart for young people and women. Her life is characterized by a pursuit of transformational leadership from the grassroots upwards. A sought-after speaker who has...