In 2009, I joined Egerton University to train as an educator. Among the many subjects I studied, and one that stood out for me, was the History of education. In that unit of study, I was introduced to the Ominde commission; The different education acts, the dynamics that brought in the 8-4-4 system of education, […]

This month, I celebrate my 20th anniversary as researcher. Looking back, the journey has been both rewarding and frustrating, in equal measure. Two questions have been most consistent, one difficult, the other annoying. What do you do? What for? (the politer version of, who cares?). Let’s start with the difficult one. I have been asked […]

Education remains the most important investment in human capital. As an empowerment right, guaranteed in may international, regional and National human rights treaties and laws/policies, education endows individuals with the means to improve their skills, health, knowledge, and productivity and enhances the economy’s ability to exploit and adapt new technology for social and economic advancement. […]

For the last one year, I have had the privilege of sitting as part of  many job related interview panels; just lucky enough to listen to many young men and women share their cognitive skills or technical expertise. However, the interviewers always take a different route, where the candidates are required to think out of […]

We live for many causes but mostly causes that rest close to our hearts. Causes that leave behind a lasting positive impact on the lives of those we come across. For Zizi Afrique, this cause will be shared with her partners and friends during the launch of her inaugural strategy 2021-2025, ambitious, but who doesn’t […]

Secondary schools in Kenya occasionally go on strike for various reasons making people wonder whether the reasons are legitimate. Despite the much inquiry on this subject to offer solutions, the phenomena re-occurs thus raising some important questions; for example, what are the causes of unrest? Can such behavior be treated merely as a result of […]

I have known Tana River county to be very hot. Every time I think of visiting the place, I do not carry even the lightest pullover. Nairobi is cold and chilly in July and with such cold mornings, one wouldn’t imagine of warm places out there. This feeling prompted me to make a call just […]

It has been a while since I had been to the coast. The weather was extraordinarily hot you would think the sun had sworn to burn everything beneath it.  I thought I was safe from the heat while in the vehicle because of the air conditioner until I alighted. Toolkit Iskills, one of Zizi Afrique […]

What is the value of speaking English in an environment where the local language is adored? Why are white missionaries embracing our language as they preach but while at school I’m forced to speak in English? In retrospect, these are questions that I have asked myself over the years. Imagine a scenario where you are […]