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Rose Horowitch and Her Insights on College Grading Politics

Rose Horowitch is on a hot streak! I first discovered her work via a Google News notification for the wildly popular The Elite College Students Who Can’t Read Books, and I have since then been keen on her new releases. Her latest piece, How Teacher Evaluations Broke the University, offers a striking insight into the… Continue reading Rose Horowitch and Her Insights on College Grading Politics

I’ve Joined Resilient People LLC

Or should I tweak LeBron James’s infamous quote when he was leaving the Cleveland Cavaliers for the Miami Heat and say that I’m taking my talents to Resilient People, a company dedicated to empowering marginalized communities – especially refugees and host communities in low-income countries – with compassionate business discipline to create dignified and impactful… Continue reading I’ve Joined Resilient People LLC

The Western Influence and the Shame that Comes with It

At the start of the year, I realized I’d been living on a steady diet of Western ideas. So much that my intellectual taste buds light up faster for an American essay than for an African novel. Partly, this stems from my spending numerous time consuming Western materials, especially from the United States. Books, music,… Continue reading The Western Influence and the Shame that Comes with It

OpenAI, Instructure Partner to Reimagine Assessments 

From the outset, one of the key promises of AI in education has been relieving teachers of repetitive, redundant tasks so they can channel more energy and time on meaningful interactions with learners. Canvas’s new partnership with OpenAI introduces features, such as rubric generation and grading automation. But what captivated me even more is what… Continue reading OpenAI, Instructure Partner to Reimagine Assessments 

Reflection: Key Takeaway from This Semester

One of my favorite units in university this semester has been the Management of Public Enterprises. I feel that the lecturer put a deliberate effort into designing the learning experience to match the timeliness and importance of the course. Last year, Kenyan youths (Gen Z) led nationwide protests that forced President Ruto to decline signing… Continue reading Reflection: Key Takeaway from This Semester

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