Kenya has thousands of PhD holders, but why are there only 551 professors?

Hillary Muhalya examines why Kenya’s substantial pool of doctorate holders has not translated into a similarly large professoriate. He highlights research funding, workload, mentorship and promotion structures as critical influences on academic progression. Drawing lessons from four countries, he argues that Kenya needs a clearer and better-supported academic career ladder. Kenya has built a substantial … Continue reading Kenya has thousands of PhD holders, but why are there only 551 professors?