From Lecture Halls to Boardrooms: How African Universities are Nurturing Entrepreneurs
A growing number of African universities are shifting their focus from merely imparting knowledge to fostering entrepreneurship, equipping students to create jobs rather than just seeking them.
Many student entrepreneurs struggle to secure funding beyond...
Shifting Tides: Implications of US Policy Changes on Higher Education and Research in Africa
The United States (US) has historically played a crucial role in shaping higher education and research in Africa through academic partnerships, funding initiatives, and scholarship programs.
If research funding and academic mobility continue to decline,...
A Constitutional and Legal Rebuttal to the President’s Justification of Trying Civilians in Military...
The Supreme Court’s decision is not an attack on national security or an endorsement of criminality, as the President’s statement suggests. Instead, it is a reaffirmation of constitutionalism, due process, and human rights. Being...
Re-thinking Africa’s Development Beyond Political Cycles
African countries' current model of addressing national needs is fraught with inefficiencies and discontinuities, primarily driven by the cyclical nature of electoral politics.
To maintain relevance and adaptability, the framework would include a mechanism for...
EAC Youth: Employ us Without Working Experience, we Promise to Learn on the Job
Across countries like Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, and others, many graduates leave universities and technical institutions full of hope, only to face the harsh reality of unemployment.
Internship programmes, apprenticeships, and on-the-job training initiatives can...
A Missed Opportunity for Climate Justice as Africa Faces Funding Shortfall
The PACJA has asserted that without sufficient financial flows to support adaptation and losses and damages, the lives of millions are hanging in the balance.
This funding gap is critical for addressing urgent adaptation needs...
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,...
Greenpeace Africa Demands Climate Tax for Polluters as COP29 Starts
African communities, who often bear the brunt of environmental devastation caused by extractive industries, are hoping that proceeds from the taxes will be used to fund loss and damage reparations.
The cost implications of unchecked...
Queen Ameenata Dikko Koita: The Rise of Sarauniya of Fulbe in Ashanti, Ghana
Queen Ameenata’s life began in the heart of a close-knit, community-oriented family in the US.
After completing a Master’s degree in administration, Queen Ameenata's path took her toward various leadership roles in community activism.
Her installation...
