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: Policy Review
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