Stories by: Andrew Sogomo
What Do Politicians Gain from Speaking in Churches?
14 Apr, 2025 05:09 PM
PULPIT POLITICS
The Church provides a politician with access to a captive and influential audience. Depending on its size, a church has a considerable reach that is more engaging to the politician. Many churchgoers are believed to be active in their local communities, a
The Church provides a politician with access to a captive and influential audience. Depending on its size, a church has a considerable reach that is more engaging to the politician. Many churchgoers are believed to be active in their local communities, a
Principals Deserve Solutions, Not Blame for Withheld Certificates
01 Apr, 2025 12:00 PM
PRINCIPAL DILEMMA
The Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) Act, 2012, under Section 10 (1b), prohibits the retention of all certificates by the schools for any reason. This puts the Boards of Management and the principals in direct contravention of the law when they
The Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) Act, 2012, under Section 10 (1b), prohibits the retention of all certificates by the schools for any reason. This puts the Boards of Management and the principals in direct contravention of the law when they
What African Leaders Can Learn from Ibrahim Traore
26 Mar, 2025 12:00 PM
DEFYING COLONIALISM
Ibrahim Traore is a military officer and a political figure in Burkina Faso. He rose to power through a coup de tat that took place in September of 2022, which resulted in the ousting of Paul Henri Sandaogo Dimba, who came to power through a coup January
Ibrahim Traore is a military officer and a political figure in Burkina Faso. He rose to power through a coup de tat that took place in September of 2022, which resulted in the ousting of Paul Henri Sandaogo Dimba, who came to power through a coup January
Why Is Industrialization the Key to Kenya’s Economic Future?
25 Mar, 2025 12:00 PM
KENYA’S FUTURE
Kenya is far more blessed with natural resources like coal and oil. We have already shown our brilliance with the mobile money market like M-Pesa. We are already moving in the right direction in technological advancements. If we move with speed in advanci
Kenya is far more blessed with natural resources like coal and oil. We have already shown our brilliance with the mobile money market like M-Pesa. We are already moving in the right direction in technological advancements. If we move with speed in advanci
Rwanda's Diplomatic Break with Belgium Signals a Quest for Sovereignty and Justice
25 Mar, 2025 09:48 AM
HEALING WOUNDS
Rwanda's decision to cut diplomatic ties with Belgium reflects its commitment to safeguarding its national interest and dignity and upholding the nation’s sovereignty. Both nations should, in turn, take responsibility for the crisis in the DRC and instead
Rwanda's decision to cut diplomatic ties with Belgium reflects its commitment to safeguarding its national interest and dignity and upholding the nation’s sovereignty. Both nations should, in turn, take responsibility for the crisis in the DRC and instead
Why Mathematics Should Remain Mandatory in Kenyan Schools
19 Mar, 2025 10:24 AM
MATHEMATICS MATTER
Mathematics is often known as the “universal language,” and hence, it plays an important role in shaping the foundation of our education system. It has evolved from the basic elements of counting, measuring, and describing shapes and objects to logical re
Mathematics is often known as the “universal language,” and hence, it plays an important role in shaping the foundation of our education system. It has evolved from the basic elements of counting, measuring, and describing shapes and objects to logical re