Education

AI and Professional Integrity: Tools, Guardrails and Human Accountability

This week has been one for the books on the ethical use of artificial intelligence (AI). At the Kenya National Drama and Film Festival, adjudicators flagged alleged “cheating” through AI in scriptwriting. Around the same time, a judge struck out an application after finding that the submissions had been entirely AI-generated. This is not a […]...

16 Sep 2024

University funding model creates headaches, opportunities

The fate of Kenya’s tertiary institutions was one of the issues least talked about in the run-up to the General Election. None of the main candidates seemed interested in addressing a problem that h...

12 Apr 2024

Empowering sustainability: The vital role of financial literacy in shaping a greener future

In a world grappling with complex challenges like climate change and economic inequality, the crucial role of financial literacy in promoting sustainability cannot be overstated. Financial literacy em...

1 Mar 2024

One in eight people are now living with obesity

A study released by The Lancet showed that in 2022, more than one billion people in the world were living with obesity. Worldwide, obesity among adults has more than doubled since 1990 and has quadr...

24 Feb 2024

The power of fairness: The currency for success in corporate culture and economic transaction.

Fairness is a fundamental aspect of human behaviour that goes beyond simple transactional interactions. From psychological experiments to legal rulings and corporate governance, the concept of fairnes...

9 Feb 2024

Empowering women in STEM is a crucial step towards achieving SDGs by 2030

As we navigate the complexities of the 21st century, the importance of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) in achieving sustainable development cannot be overstated. However, a cr...

8 Dec 2023

Climate change struggle: Africa’s youth emerge as a force to steer the continent towards sustainable practices and innovative solutions.

In the heart of the global climate crisis, where nations grapple with the consequences of environmental degradation, the youth of Africa emerge as key protagonists in the battle against climate change...

17 Nov 2023

Safeguarding children online: The crucial role of digital literacy education in schools

We live in an era where children can skillfully operate smartphones and tablets even before they can walk, proving that our children are growing up in a digital environment unlike any other. Indeed, w...