Author: Melkizedek Mirasi

Lifelong learner.

Review of “Opera Night” by Zack Otieno (A Song)

This is a great execution of the track, right from production to the naming of the track, and to the feature, and many other hidden nuances that I may not uncover, considering how thoughtful and intentional Zack Otieno often is. First, kudos to the producer. He understands Dena Blaze’s rapping style. By slowing down the… Continue reading Review of “Opera Night” by Zack Otieno (A Song)

Review of Decolonising the Mind by Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o

Decolonising the Mind: The Politics of Language in African Literature is a powerful book on the relationship between language, culture, and identity in postcolonial Africa. Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o posits a core argument that African literature must be written by Africans in the indigenous African languages.  This is an important book that cannot be read and… Continue reading Review of Decolonising the Mind by Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o

Random Thoughts on Capitalism

We will keep on praising capitalism as the “best” economic model until one day we completely and irreparably destroy our planet. We are already seeing what capitalism is doing to our planet. But because the powers that be have so much vested interest, they have thrown a deaf ear to alternatives to capitalism. It has… Continue reading Random Thoughts on Capitalism

Decolonizing Learning: Pedagogical Innovation in Africa

I’m passionate about driving digital transformation and innovation at the intersection of education, technology, and social equity. I believe education is the greatest equalizer in society. Today, in Kenya and globally, it stands at a crossroads: undergoing a much-needed transformation, yet grappling with mounting challenges that threaten its impact.  First, thanks to the proliferation of… Continue reading Decolonizing Learning: Pedagogical Innovation in Africa

You Sound Smart in Text, But Who Am I Chatting With?

There is an absurd new trend in town that annoys me a lot. Superintelligence by Nick Bostrom instilled fear in me about the implications of artificial general intelligence (AGI). And while I’m still concerned about the dangers of AI to humanity, I’m increasingly annoyed by how generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) is already being misused by… Continue reading You Sound Smart in Text, But Who Am I Chatting With?

Harnessing AI’s Deep Research for Enhanced Learning Experiences

Lately, I have been using GenAI’s Deep Research functionalities from ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Gemini to explore topics of my interest, such as the state of research in Kenyan universities, Catholicism – its role in civilizing the West and colonialism in Africa, and alternative economic models to capitalism in Africa. So far, the journey has been… Continue reading Harnessing AI’s Deep Research for Enhanced Learning Experiences

A Letter to My Esteemed Friend, Robert Ouma

Dear Robert, Among all the people that I have known and forged friendships with in this world so far, none embodies charisma as you do. Believe me, I’m not trying to be melodramatic. I have known you for more than a decade now, and am deeply grateful for our friendship.  We have locked horns for… Continue reading A Letter to My Esteemed Friend, Robert Ouma

Atwoli Wants Social Media to be Regulated. Why?

Francis Atwoli, COTU-K Secretary General, addressing an audience.

Francis Atwoli, secretary general of the Central Organization for Trade Unions (COTU-K), recently got under fire for suggesting the regulation of social media. Atwoli’s comments come against the backdrop of abductions and abrupt arrest of young Kenyans who have been using X.com to criticize the government, especially President Ruto. Atwoli defended his comments on Labour… Continue reading Atwoli Wants Social Media to be Regulated. Why?