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

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The Smart Gamers in action, performing a folk dance during a gala at Kisii University on March 24, 2023. PHOTO/Benvictor Makau, Scholar Media Africa.

Talents reign as Kisii University holds theater arts gala

Some of them will start developing online content on TikTok, YouTube and elsewhere and soon, they will start earning from their creativityDr. George Nyandoro, Literature and Theater Arts senior lecturer, Kisii University. The event was...
Left: Meru University of Science and Technology Chancellor, Dr. James Mwangi, Education Cabinet Secretary, Ezekiel Machogu and the university's Vice Chancellor, Prof. Romanus Odhiambo during the signing of visitors' book after receiving the CS ahead of the graduation on March 10, 2023. PHOTO/MUST.

Double joy as Meru University celebrates tenth anniversary, graduation

Meru University of Science and Technology (MUST) held its 10th graduation ceremony and celebrated its tenth anniversary since the Award of Charter in a glorious event at the university school grounds on March 10,...
Dr. Beverly Durgan, the Dean of Extension at the University of Minnesota, with Prof. John Akama, Kisii University Vice Chancellor, during a courtesy call to the VC upon arrival on January 23, 2023, ahead of the one-week tour to Kisii and surrounding counties. PHOTO/Courtesy.

Ties strengthen as Minnesota University team visits Kisii University, environs

Kisii University, located in Kisii County, has continued to enjoy a fruitful partnership with the University of Minnesota for over a decade now. A recent visit to the University by a team of three from...
Mr. Joseph Ole Lenku (right), the Governor of Kajiado County, the hosting county to Amref International University (AMIU) and Dr. Githinji Gitahi, the Global Chief Executive Officer Amref Health Africa, the umbrella organization cutting the ribbon during the launch of the Strategic Plan 2022-2027, as Prof. Joachim Osur, the Vice Chancellor AMIU looks on. PHOTO/AMIU.

Amref University launches Five-Year Strategic Plan, boosts Africa’s Healthcare

Established in 2017 under the Amref Health Africa umbrella, Amref International University (AMIU) continues to inspire a lasting change in health sciences education quarters. The Kenyan-based university has been down-to-earth in delivering health-related courses in...
Prof Evans Basweti, the Acting Vice Chancellor Kisii University, addressing participants during the 8th Educational Management Society of Kenya conference held at Kisii University on 7th October 2022. Prof Basweti underscored the need for better educational approaches for the 21st century. He was representing Prof John Akama, VC Kisii University, who was the Chief Guest. PHOTO/EMSK.

EMSK 8th International Conference: Research, the Magic Button to 21st Century Education Systems

CBC is timely. The country requires a curriculum that will equip learners with innovative, practical skills to fit in the 21st century. This will help counter the current status where graduates cannot fit in...

AMIU graduates to alleviate health challenges in Africa

Over 200 individuals recently obtained diplomas and degrees in health sciences from Amref International University, AMIU. The 221 graduates were among those who participated in the university's third graduation ceremony. Also, the university conferred master's degrees...

Kisii University’s long strides into the Academia

Kisii University is banking on internal and international collaborations to offer highly competitive training and stay afloat at a time universities are facing financial challenges. Last month, Kisii University Vice Chancellor led a delegation visit...

Kisii University’s move to start Centre for African Studies receives major boost

When heritage is mentioned, many Africans think of a call to neglect modernism and embrace old-fashioned ways of doing things. Last month, Kisii University hosted a three day conference to break down the jargon and...

CHANGE OF GUARD: Will Prof Kibwage steer Egerton University out of the troubled winds?

A change of guard, albeit in acting capacity at Egerton University is expected to turn around the dwindling fortunes of the institution. Started off as a premier agriculture training institution, the university has been in...