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In High School, students are often too young to make a career decision

The absence of proper guidance often leads to negative stereotypes, such as the notion that certain academic subjects or career paths are gender-specific or insignificant.

By Dr Patrick Osewe 2024-09-13 15:46:06

In High School, students are often too young to make a career decision

Let's do more to ensure every child gets quality education

By Shaheen Nilofer And Mary Joy Pigozzi 2024-09-13 09:42:22

Why African workers should support Raila's bid for AUC top job

Raila’s election as AUC chairperson will be crucial in reviving the African Union Social Affairs Commission which has played role in fostering social dialogue among African workers and employers

By Francis Atwoli 2024-09-11 16:42:24

Time has come for all teachers' unions to form a federation

Unions were created to balance power between employers and employees. Workers in Africa were once treated as slaves.

By Collins Oyuu 2024-09-09 15:29:06

Time has come for all teachers' unions to form a federation

Emojis and mobile classes may help reduce illiteracy levels in Turkana

Emojis make communication brief and easy to learn. They substitute gestures, tone, voice and facial expression. Emoticons are guided by content and context and make learning fun.

By Beatrice Obwoge Mbori 2024-09-09 13:16:27

Emojis and mobile classes may help reduce illiteracy levels in Turkana

Tragic Fate: Why are so many elite athletes dying too soon?

Rebecca Cheptegei’s death follows a disturbing pattern of violence against female athletes in Kenya, where domestic violence has claimed the lives of several prominent figures in sports.

By Anthony Makokha 2024-09-06 12:00:00

Tragic Fate: Why are so many elite athletes dying too soon?

Free speech is key but hold social media firms accountable for their missteps

The recent ban of X (formerly Twitter) by the Brazilian Supreme Court has ignited a critical debate about the role of big tech companies in global democracies

By Demas Kiprono 2024-09-05 17:18:12

Free speech is key but hold social media firms accountable for their missteps

Together, we can improve cities and urban centres in Africa

The Africa Urban Forum that is taking place in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, offers an unprecedented platform for stakeholders to strategise on Africa’s rapid urbanisation and urban development

By Oumar Sylla 2024-09-05 16:22:53

Together, we can improve cities and urban centres in Africa

Take action to bring vultures back from the brink of extinction

Vultures vilified as greedy scavengers, are vital custodians of our environment, playing a crucial role in maintaining the health of wildlife ecosystems and public health

By Paul Gacheru 2024-09-05 15:37:46

Take action to bring vultures back from the brink of extinction

How Raila's dalliance with Ruto might influence 2027 contest

President William Ruto's endorsement of Raila Odinga's candidacy for the AUC and the inclusion of his allies in the broad-based government could have significant implications for the 2027 elections.

By Fredrick Okango 2024-09-04 16:57:06

How Raila's dalliance with Ruto might influence 2027 contest

It's never about people but what leaders can share among themselves

The essence of getting into leadership is to give direction, uplift the lives of the poor, spearhead development and stimulate economic growth on which any other growth hinges.

By Alexander Chagema 2024-09-03 00:00:00

It's never about people but what leaders can share among themselves

Truth and propaganda around William Ruto's tour of Nyanza

If the Luo nation was so powerful as to clinch a Presidency three years in the future simply by showing up in one place, then Raila would have been President of this great nation over a decade ago.

By Njahira Gitahi 2024-09-03 00:00:00

Truth and propaganda around William Ruto's tour of Nyanza

Project launch and relaunch frenzy is a distraction

Kenya Kwanza is a case study on how our traditional political-business cycle is reframed and going by the past week, we are now in a parallel universe of politics and projects.

By Denis Kabaara 2024-09-03 00:00:00