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They say we lead by example. When the prime minister and his family were implicated in the maize scam. he stayed put, now he can stand at the roof tops call for the resignation of the education minister and his P.S.Kenya's football rating dropped drastically because of his interferance and this hase ...

pete, Israel


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1. On Wednesday July 9, 2008, 7:53 AM , Dr. Nyaranga, Kenya wrote:
  Is it a question of glorifying African misery or typical whining? l am just one of the many PhD holders who get so desperate in this country looking for a job after studies abroad. l have been in Kenya for one and a half years having graduated from a prestigous European University. l have been jobless all this while having visited all Kenyan campuses looking for a job. l have no option now but to leave Kenya and look for a job elsewhere. What really does Africa want?

 
2. On Wednesday July 9, 2008, 0:25 AM , Gatama wa Gachira, Canada wrote:
  Brain drain has had an effect. Competition for PhD scholars around the world is another factor. Lack of adequate research funds coupled with lack of motivation complicate matters. Kenya should rethink the role of higher education and set its priorities. If the constitution is changed to include dual citizenship status, then brain drain will be contained and many Kenyans with PhDs and still working outside our universities will return. Gatama Wa Gachira Montreal, Canada

 

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