By Gilbert Nganga. A showdown is looming in Kenya’s higher education system following a government directive that universities should stop offering diploma and certificate courses from next year.
Education Cabinet Secretary Jacob Kaimenyi gave the order last week, saying such courses should be left to technical and tertiary colleges. Read more...

By Benjamin Obegi. A key consideration for thousands of students intent on building their careers is the choice of training institution. Depending on their financial status and career needs, some choose to go to colleges abroad while others enroll in locally. Most developing nations, Kenya included, have gained a lot in terms of education and capacity development courtesy of overseas education. Government statistics continue to show increasing expenditure by parents on foreign institutions. Are foreign universities better than local ones? Read more...