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News and Trends touching on Education matters around the world
By Khalifa Hemed Published October 6, 2019 A new trainee scheme for journalists with disabilities in Kenya has been announced. Known as Aim High and offered by British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)’s Bureau in Nairobi, the three-month programme is said to…
By Khalifa Hemed Published March 22, 2019 Do you have the skills required to not just remain relevant and functional but excellent in the work place? According to a newly-published global report, two-thirds of the world’s population is falling behind…
By Abdi Ali Published March 11, 2019 Are you a student or in Academia and are looking into travelling at the best possible fares and packages? RELATED:Take That Getaway Break To Just Say ‘I Love You’ Then you need to…
By Ogova Ondego Published February 1, 2019 Once upon a time school rules in Kenya were to be obeyed without question. But that was before the emergence of the ‘Haki Yetu’ (our rights) anthem across the East African country. Then,…
By Christine Lagarde Published December 18, 2018 Sub-Saharan Africa has seen relatively robust growth for almost two decades. The region has created almost nine million jobs per year since 2000, on par with the rise in the labour force. The…
By Abdi Ali Published November 22, 2018 Sub-Saharan Africa not only has the highest number of of child marriage in the world but the practice also costs the continent a fortune in lost earnings and human capital. More than three…
By Irene Gaitirira Published August 11, 2018 African institutions of higher learning should adapt their curriculum to enable technology-driven farmers and to focus on agribusiness entrepreneurship for young people, rising beyond theories to application. Akinwumi Adesina, President of the African…
By Iminza Keboge Published May 29, 2018 Nineteen young moviemakers from 13 African countries have been selected for skills-development training at South Africa’s Durban International Film Festival (DIFF). The five-day 11th annual Talents Durban, that comprises movie shows, panel discussions,…
By Irene Gaitirira Published February 4, 2018 Donor countries have pledged US$2.3 Billion in financing to address global learning crisis. While many more donor countries have indicated their intention to pledge further funds over the course of the financing period,…
By Irene Gaitirira Published January 7, 2018 Keorapetse William Kgositsile, a leading South African poet and political activist also known by his pen name, Bra Willie, has passed away. “His death should inspire young authors and poets into wanting to…