Higher Education News from Kenya and all around the world
Digital Education in Kenya
During the 2014 general elections in Kenya, all presidential candidates made several promises to the Kenyan people so as to woo them into voting for them. The most innovative promise was one made by H.E President Uhuru Kenyatta, the current president of Kenya, was the provision of laptops for prim
By Jane Njeri Thuo Read MoreFrom grass to grace
In 2009, the International Rescue Committee in partnership with the University of Nairobi in Kenya launched the world’s first Master's degree program focused on education in humanitarian emergencies. The program trains educators and administrators to engage with young people wh
By Jane Njeri Thuo Read MoreHistory of the Technical University of Kenya
The Technical University of Kenya shares history with the development of the first three higher education institutions in East Africa. The elevation of Makerere Institute to College of the University of London in 1949, led to the establishment of the Royal Technical College (RTC) in Nairobi which
By Jane Njeri Thuo Read MoreSponsorship to Universities in Kenya
In Kenya,there several organisation that offer sponsorship to the needy but bright student. The organizations ensures thier dreams of becoming better people in society is not relinquished. Such funds include the HELB loan which is a plan of the Kenyan Government which offers loans to both
By Jane Njeri Thuo Read MoreTalent vs Education
Many a times Education has been deemed as the necessity of necessities especially here in Africa. Without which one is labelled as doomed for for the rest of there lives. Kenyans have embraced the learning culture which encompasses going to school and most times crumming to pass exams as opposed
By Jane Njeri Thuo Read MoreOpportunities for Higher Education Funding in Kenya
USAID HIGHER EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMME There are a total of 18 higher education scholarships offered by USAID to Kenyan students. These scholarships are offered to students from marginalized communities in Eastern and North Eastern regions and urban slums of Nairobi. The program t
By Hellen Kimanzi Read MoreHalf-baked graduate who quit TV makes it big in farming
Losing his job is perhaps the best thing that happened to 31 year-old Caleb Karuga. The former TV journalist runs a flourishing agribusiness venture. He says he quit his degree course in IT midway when he realized it wasn’t his passion. “I am a half-baked graduate,’’ he says.
By Hellen Kimanzi Read MoreEquity begins selection for 'Wings to Fly' scholarships
Equity Group Foundation (EGF) has started the selection process for the 2015 Wings to Fly scholarship programme. Equity Group Foundation and The MasterCard Foundation with support from KfW will this year offer 2,000 Wings To Fly comprehensive secondary school scholarships to financially constr
By Hellen Kimanzi Read MoreAlternatives of Going to University
University isn’t for everyone, plain and simple. There are a myriad of reasons for not going to college, but most parents still push every high school graduate down that path. While there is a stigma attached to not having a college degree, there are solid alternatives to not goin
By Hellen Kimanzi Read MoreFinancial Literacy and Saving Habits for Teenagers
Today’s society offers teens a lot of eye candy that is quite expensive. From the pricey sneakers to the expensive video game equipment, many of today’s teens are accustomed to the “gotta have it now” line of thinking. They want immediate satisfaction and have little patience
By Hellen Kimanzi Read More