Garissa, Kenya| In a remarkable display of Quranic mastery, 16-year-old Abdimalik Siyad Abdi from Al-Rahma Madrassa in Bula Iftin has emerged as the overall winner of the 15th Annual Garissa County Quran Competition. The prestigious event, which attracted 222 participants from all sub-counties, was held during the holy month of Ramadhan and culminated in a […]
•Empowering Girls Through Education and Protection In rural western Kenya, a group of young Maasai girls is taking a bold step to secure their future by learning self-defense. These girls, many of whom face the looming threats of early marriage and sexual abuse, are being trained to protect themselves both physically and verbally. Their training […]
•Crackdown on Unqualified Engineers to Prevent Structural Failures Mombasa County is ramping up efforts to enforce strict building safety regulations to curb the rising cases of structural failures caused by unqualified engineers. In a bold move, the county government has urged property developers to only engage engineers certified and registered by the Engineers Board of […]
•Initiative Aims to Nurture Future Leaders and Innovators The Kamashinani Foundation, a philanthropic organization committed to supporting vulnerable students in Meru County, has held a mentorship program aimed at evaluating the progress of its beneficiaries and addressing the challenges they face in their academic journey. The event, which took place in North Imenti, Meru County, […]
Wajir County has embarked on a transformative initiative to enhance Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education through virtual laboratories. Over 100 junior school teachers are currently undergoing intensive training to integrate digital lab technology into their classrooms, addressing the challenges of limited physical laboratory infrastructure in the region. The training, spearheaded by the Ministry […]
Isiolo, Kenya| Education stakeholders in Isiolo County gathered for a pivotal Secondary Schools Stakeholders Meeting, where key issues affecting the county’s education system were discussed, and strategies for improvement were outlined. The event, graced by Isiolo County Women Representative Mumina Bonaya as the chief guest, provided a platform for leaders, educators, and policymakers to reflect […]
Nakuru, Kenya| In a groundbreaking move set to revolutionize medical education in Kenya, Egerton University has integrated virtual reality (VR) technology into its surgical training program. This initiative, spearheaded by Vice Chancellor Professor Isaac Kibwage, will allow medical students to observe live and pre-recorded surgical procedures in an immersive 360-degree virtual environment. The university has […]
In a concerted effort to curb foodborne diseases and enhance public health, the Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service (KEPHIS), in collaboration with Egerton University, has trained 35 students on food safety and aflatoxin management. This initiative is part of the ‘Food Safety 4 Africa’ program, aimed at promoting the adoption of best practices in food […]
Thika, Kenya| Mount Kenya University (MKU) is set to become the second private university in Kenya to offer a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Law, marking a significant milestone in the country’s legal education landscape. The introduction of the doctoral programme is part of the university’s broader initiative to expand access to legal education from […]
•A Strategic Move to Bridge the Skills Gap in the Aviation Industry In a groundbreaking partnership aimed at strengthening Kenya’s aviation sector, Kenya Airways (KQ) has joined forces with London Metropolitan University to establish a premier aviation training institution at KQ’s Pride Centre in Nairobi. The collaboration is set to revolutionize aviation education in the […]
