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
Category: Learning
How to Read a Great Book
When you find a great book, take all the time you need to savor each page. Because you’ll surely come to finish the book, and let me tell you this: you are going to regret why you skimmed some parts or didn’t take more of your time on each page. Read interesting parts twice or… Continue reading How to Read a Great Book
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
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
Policy Framework for ODEL in Universities
In 2020, in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Commission for University Education (CUE), the body responsible for regulating and accrediting universities’ academic programs, released a self-assessment report for Open, Distance, and E-learning (ODEL) programs to be followed by universities in an effort to expand access to university education while at the same time… Continue reading Policy Framework for ODEL in Universities
Cultivating Kenya’s Next Literary Giants
Ngugi wa Thiong’o
Building a Career in the Digital Economy
Kenya’s digital economy has received a lot of praise in the media, most recently emanating from the political class. President William Ruto’s infamous “Finya computer, weka dollar kwa mfuko” during the launch of an ICT hub in Tongaren, Bungoma County caused uproars among the netizens, who fundamentally questioned the literal meaning of the President’s comments.… Continue reading Building a Career in the Digital Economy
Implications of AI Hallucinations on Education
ChatGPT, the leading generative AI offering, still experiences a lot of hallucinations. An AI hallucination refers to the occasions when AI generates false or misleading information that appears reasonable but is not based on facts. This past week, I have been intentionally conversing with the generative AI tool to experience its strengths and weaknesses. During… Continue reading Implications of AI Hallucinations on Education
My Year in Books – 2024
I set a goal to read 10 books this year. I have missed this by 2. But I may miss the goal by only one because I’m enjoying Benjamin Franklin’s biography by Walter Isaacson. I started reading Franklin’s biography about 2 years ago. It’s a long but enjoyable read. Benjamin Franklin is, as one of… Continue reading My Year in Books – 2024
Humility Through Shared Struggles
Humility is an important virtue to possess and practice. It is associated with the ability of a person to be aware of their strengths and talents but not show off or think they are better than others. Humble people treat everyone with kindness and respect, not with respect to their social status in society. They… Continue reading Humility Through Shared Struggles