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?
Category: Governance
BBC Documentary on Gen Z Protests
I have just finished watching the BBC documentary on the Gen Z protests of June last year. Man, what a horrible situation the protests continue to be in the history of our country! First, I would like to send a heartfelt “thank you” note to the BBC and the entire media fraternity, who have so… Continue reading BBC Documentary on Gen Z Protests
Reimagining Education: Role of Math
The Ministry of Education (MOE) recently announced that mathematics will no longer be compulsory for learners transitioning to senior secondary school under the new competency-based curriculum (CBC). This comes against a backdrop of a plethora of challenges emanating from the implementation of the new curriculum, among them insufficient instructors for the new pathways, most notably… Continue reading Reimagining Education: Role of Math
Role of Education in the Gen Z Revolution
Following the recent occurrences in our country, having spent a considerable amount of time in discussions with my fellow friends, education’s role stood out for me as one of the reasons why the Gen Zs have achieved significant success in making the incumbent government work in accordance with the law – particularly in listening to… Continue reading Role of Education in the Gen Z Revolution