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Kenya must prepare the next generation of academics before the current one retires

Kenya’s changing university retirement framework has intensified questions about academic succession and staffing capacity. Hillary Muhalya examines whether universities are developing enough younger academics to replace experienced scholars leaving service. He argues that retirement should drive academic renewal without weakening teaching, research and postgraduate supervision. Kenya’s university system could face a major academic staffing shake-up…

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Stakeholders back proposal to raise tobacco, nicotine purchasing age to 21

Stakeholders have backed proposed changes to Kenya’s tobacco law, including raising the minimum purchasing age to 21. The Bill also proposes tighter regulation of emerging nicotine products, including electronic cigarettes and nicotine pouches. Jeff Kirui reports that government, religious and private-sector stakeholders are presenting their views before Parliament. Stakeholders have thrown their weight behind proposed…

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Tana River teacher sets sights on Galole parliamentary seat in 2027 General Election

Waldena Secondary School teacher Abubakar Maalim Shoma is seeking to enter elective politics in 2027. The educator has expressed interest in contesting the Galole parliamentary seat on a Wiper Patriotic Front ticket. Nyongesa Wekesa reports that Shoma’s background spans teaching, student mentorship and community activities. Abubakar Maalim Shoma, a senior teacher at Waldena Secondary School…

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