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How universities can examine their students in the age of AI

After a heavy week of attending physical and online debates on the use of Artificial Intelligence for teaching and learning
By Elias Mokua 2026-02-19 00:00:00
Our elections become exercises in political optics, coalition theatrics, and ethnic mobilisation, rather than serious debates about leadership, governance, and the common good.
By Elias Mokua 2026-01-08 00:00:00
Our systems of governance have increasingly become heartless. Insensitive to the plight of the poor. Exploiting poverty for political power.
By Elias Mokua 2026-01-01 10:00:00
The persistence of corruption, unfolding day after day, reveals a political environment in which leaders wield enormous formal power but exercise little legacy leadership.
By Elias Mokua 2025-12-18 00:00:00
Imprisoned and tortured, Raila Odinga escaped death more than once, even as recently as 2023 when a gun was trained on him during maandamano (protests).
By Elias Mokua 2025-10-23 07:00:00
As Kenya enters another season of political activity ahead of the 2027 General Election, many political actors are already scattering their messages across the nation, seeking to win hearts and minds.
By Elias Mokua 2025-10-16 00:00:00
Handouts have been dished out in marketplaces, behind tents, in cars, on playing fields, or through group leaders for generations.
By Elias Mokua 2025-10-09 00:00:00
The older folks in politics should realise that being “nice”, having the money or moving the masses with unparalleled oratory skills will not be good enough.
By Elias Mokua 2025-10-02 00:00:00
There are a million ways one can successfully campaign without manipulating the poor and the situation they find themselves in. 
By Elias Mokua
May. 26, 2022
What a week it was for political formations choosing presidential running mates! Well, “choosing” may not be the right word.
By Elias Mokua
May. 19, 2022
If you missed it, Kenya Kwanza presidential aspirant, Dr William Ruto, has promised to 'reverse' what the media captured as “Uhuru’s Port, SGR deals” should he win the August poll.
By Elias Mokua
May. 12, 2022
Between electing the President and electing a good Opposition in the August poll, we are better off concentrating on who becomes the Opposition Chief.
By Elias Mokua
May. 5, 2022