Why literature should remain compulsory under the CBE
The writer argues that Literature in English should…
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Why schools should teach the classic music hidden in hymns
Educationist Victor Ochieng’ argues that hymns offer learners…
Why youths and serious people should read Henry Barlow’s poem I Speak for the Bush
Henry Barlow’s poem I Speak for the Bush…
What Ivory Bangles teaches about love, fate and human existence
In many African communities, stories are more than…
The invaluable lessons from the KCSE short story The Neighbourhood Watch
The invisible children of our streets must start…
The books every graduate should read before stepping into the real world
Every graduation season comes with a flood of…
Poetry as medicine: The healing power of words
For centuries, human beings have turned to poetry…
Understanding why heartbreak pushes people into writing poetry
Heartbreak has always been one of the most…
Parallels between the Africa Forward Summit and heads of state summit in Fathers of Nations set book
The ongoing summit has once again placed Africa…
Fasihi ya Kiswahili and the CBE framework: Reclaiming a neglected intellectual treasure in Senior School
The introduction of the Competency-Based Education (CBE) framework…
Extensive reading is key to English curriculum success
A local daily newspaper published an article in…
Literature must remain central in the new curriculum
As Kenya implements the Competency-Based Curriculum, an important…
Why educational institutions should expose students to classical literature
Two months ago, Prof. Egara Kabaji expressed concern…
Understanding Literature: Beyond criticism and creativity
Literature scholar Prof. Egara Kabaji expressed concern that…
Understanding Poetry: Why less is more in the perfect Art
As a peripatetic speaker in several schools across…
It is time for Haruki Murakami to win the Nobel Prize for Literature
Every October, as the Swedish Academy prepares to…
Little-known and inspiring facts about the Nobel Prizes
The Nobel Prize remains one of the most…
Beyond the Nobel: Are there prizes that outshine the world’s most prestigious award?
Throughout history, societies have devised ways of honouring…
Respected UoN Kiswahili lecturer, Prof John Habwe dies
The Kiswahili community across East Africa is mourning…
Freedom of Expression through the use of Literature in critiquing bad governance isn’t a new thing
The intricate relationship between freedom of expression and…
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