Honorary Degrees: Celebrating Achievements Beyond Academia
Honorary degrees are often tailored to the nature of the achievements they recognise.
Kenyan universities continue to honour individuals who have made remarkable societal contributions by awarding honorary degrees.
Honorary degrees are awarded to individuals with...
Action, not Promissory Notes: Salvage the Higher Education System in Kenya Now!
According to the World Bank, Higher Education systems need to be conducive to a culture and practice of lifelong learning.
The global village we live in only demands that our institutions not only get international...
Why Academia Must Adapt or Perish
Academia often dismisses those who come to learn and grow, focusing on enforcing entry requirements rather than addressing the gaps that prospective students hope to fill.
Scholarships and grants, like those from the Mastercard Foundation,...
The Truth About Moi University: Tackling Systemic Issues Over Stereotypes
Partnerships with global organisations have facilitated staff exchanges, scholarships, and collaborative research, elevating the university’s reputation internationally.
The killer bullet for MU was its rapid and unplanned expansion in the 2000s that led to new...
Revisiting University Promotions: Call for Fair, Harmonised Framework
The evolution of appointment and promotion criteria for academic staff in Kenya’s universities were shaped by efforts to enhance academic standards and fairness.
As an expert in university education, I can herein caution that the...
Mourning the Passing of the ‘Father’ of Educational Studies in Kenya, Prof. Daniel Namusonge...
I first met Prof. Daniel Sifuna in 1986 at the University of Nairobi when he stumbled into the office of Prof. Gideon Saulo Were when we were in a tutorial group class meeting in...
Kenya’s Higher Education System a Benchmark in Africa
The Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) plays an equally crucial role by overseeing student placement into universities.
HELB provides loans to students, enabling many from low-income families to pursue their academic goals.
The...
Decoding University Rankings: How Metrics Shape Global Education
Like it or hate it, University rankings are increasingly shaping the landscape of higher education, influencing everything from student decisions to institutional policies.
Although each ranking system has its own methodology, most are built around...
BloomBells Charity Brings Dignity and Hope to Girls Facing Period Poverty
Eamonn Maguire, Chairman and Founder of BloomBells Charity, highlights how period poverty continues to block the path of countless promising girls in Kenya’s rural regions, preventing them from advancing in their education.
Since the start...
Lenana School Principal Roots for Strong Alumni Associations for Cyclic Success
The school's Chief Principal, William Kemei says that the longstanding partnership with the alumni group has significantly contributed to the growth, development and steady excellence of the institution.
Owing to the popularity of Lenana School,...
