September 27th, 2019 Here’s what you need to know about the proposal recommended by Kenya’s Ministry of Education eight-year limit for new universities to operate on a temporary license: 1. The proposed plan amends the University Act 2012, whereby the Ministry is suggesting that newly established universities will receive a letter of interim authority (temporary […]
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25 Fast Facts on Kenya and its Education System
November 2nd, 2017 On October 31, 2017 Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta was been re-elected for a second term after securing more than 98% of the vote in a highly-contentious rerun election that was boycotted by his main opposition rival. The recent presidential elections in Kenya have prompted us to report our blog on Kenya where […]
Africa: Higher Education Interrupted
October 27th, 2017 In the past few months, government crackdowns on students and faculty protests at many African countries have disrupted and temporary halted classes and in some cases led to the indefinite closures of universities affecting thousands of students. Here’s a look at some of the countries affected: Cameroon In the wake of demands […]
25 Fast Facts on Kenya and its Education System
July 30th, 2015 With President Obama’s recent visit to Kenya, we would like to put the spotlight on this country located in east Africa. President Barack Obama delivers a speech at the Safaricom Indoor Arena in the Kasarani area of Nairobi, Kenya on Sunday July 26, 2015. Image: Evan Vucci/Associated Press President Barack Obama thanks […]