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Monthly Archives: July 2023

Dr. Anana Phifer-Derilhomme, Founder of BlessedGirl Global and a World Civility Ambassador, addresses participants during a BlessedGirl conference in Nairobi on July 15, 2023, before embarking on a tour to different schools and places donating sanitary pads and panties. PHOTO/BlessedGirl.

Civility leaders converge in Kenya to address menstrual health, empower girls

The conference marked a significant milestone in the global pursuit of civility, equality and collaboration. By fostering a community with civility, she noted that the...

Entrepreneurs: Investing should be your priority, not an option

Mental health and wellness are paramount for you to be ahead of the curve in the workplace.  Dr. Walter Okibo, an entrepreneur and lecturer at...
Kiswahili is spoken by over 200 million people in Africa and beyond. In 2017, Rwanda adopted Kiswahili as its 4th official language after Ikinyarwanda, English, and French. Growing it has been a journey. ILLUSTRATION/Courtesy.

Rwanda: How a scholar’s efforts have shaped Kiswahili adoption

Kiswahili is among the fastest-growing African languages globally. With no language policy to facilitate the implementation of Kiswahili and other languages, it made little progress...
Albert Ombiro (in green T-Shirt), Chief Principal Cardinal Otunga High, leads teachers and students in a tree planting session at the school's grounds on July 17, 2023. The event was led by NEMA. PHOTO/Nehemiah Josephat, Scholar Media Africa.

NEMA keen to make Cardinal Otunga a model school curbing climate...

The demonstration of planting trees was one of the many initiatives that NEMA has implemented to fight climate change.  Greenhouse gases emitted from all sources...
Rouben Tamba, CEO of Ubrimma Logistics and Member and AfCFTA Youth Advisory Council from Cameroon. He points out that Central Africa has faced a significant obstacle in the form of dilapidated roads. PHOTO/Courtesy.

AfCFTA: Will Africa finally adopt free market policies? 

Implementing AfCFTA is the key to unlocking job creation on an unmatched scale.  The absence of coercion allows a diverse range of products and services...
Elvis Warutumo, a talented Graphics and Web Designer, TikTok Content Creator, and CEO of Africa Web Experts. He says by advocating for equal access to quality education and skills training, we can bridge inequality gaps and create a more equitable and prosperous society. PHOTO/Courtesy.

How and where youths can get in-demand skills for career empowerment

According to a report by the World Economic Forum, it is estimated that by 2025, over half of all employees will require significant upskilling...

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...

Tech for Business: Unlocking the potential of Generative AI

AI has already revolutionized numerous industries with its transformative potential, paving the way for continuous exploration and growth.  Leveraging generative AI algorithms allows businesses to...
Climate change, though evident, has been marred by significant and threatening misinformation and disinformation. Sieving the truths from any information you come across is vital. PHOTO/ACE Pictures/REX/Shutterstock.

Misinformation and greenwashing threaten climate action 

Deceptive narratives and misleading content now threaten to erode the very foundation upon which climate science stands.  The power of language in shaping public perception...

Cherishing the efforts of Sir Casper Maina, a transformative teacher

By Elias Moturi Chief Principal Casper Maina, the erudite administrator, is a lover of “order and order”.  Once we settled in our classes, you could not...