What ails post graduate training in Kenya

PhD graduands during their graduation ceremony held at Jkuat. An investigation into the 118 PhDs awarded by Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology in June opened a can of worms regarding postgraduate training in Kenyan universities. Experts warn that the shortage of qualified academic staff, delayed graduations and unprofessionalism in the supervision of postgraduate training are not isolated to JKuat. [Samson Wire, Standard]

A man walked into a busy cyber café in Eldoret town where university graduates work late to complete online jobs. *Fred, a Moi University graduate who frequents the café was putting his laptop away when the man, who introduced himself as a Kisii University student approaches him with an unusual offer.

The student wanted a concept paper written for him to submit to the university for his Master’s degree. In a Master’s degree course, a concept paper is a brief summary that summarises the importance of a thesis.