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Are student leaders ineffective or are they just wired not to give a damn?

A week ago, after the death of a Kenyatta University student at the hands of a rogue police officer, a friend of mine wrote an article paying homage to the late comrade but also castigated KUSA, the student’s organization.  Within … More
jobs

Govt plans to offer tax relief to companies that hire fresh graduates

The government is mooting a plan that will offer incentives for companies that hire fresh graduates. The plan was revealed by the Cabinet Sectary for Treasury Henry Rotich during Budget day on Thursday.   “The government will develop a subsidy … More
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‘Just a Band’ performs at TEDGlobal 2013

No one thought a boy-band formed in the halls of Kenyatta University would one day perform to a global audience. But ‘Just a Band’ has astounded themselves and the Kenyan music scene by pursuing their music passion and their common … More
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Kenyan, SA students represent Africa in Google global Science Fair

Three young Kenyan students will travel to the US to compete against other students representing 90 other countries across the globe in the Google science fair. The three Kenyans, including a 16 year old South African student, will represent Africa … More
auckland

Drunk man survives fall from 15th floor in N.Z, admits he’s an ‘idiot’

A British man who miraculously survived a fall from a 15th-storey balcony in New Zealand while drunkenly trying to break into his apartment has labelled himself an “idiot”. Tom Stilwell, 20, plummeted from the balcony in his Auckland apartment block … More
HELB

HELB trends on Twitter after sending text to thousands

The Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) went viral Monday afternoon after the student financing institution sent a text to borrowers. The SMS is a notification to borrowers on new M-pesa payment option. “You can conveniently pay your outstanding HELB loan … More
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Books Everyone Should Read (Infographic)

Kenyans are generally poor readers but it pays off to read at least very good books. Don’t know where to start? check out this infographic cloud of books that you can start with. Check out Chris Kirubi’s top reading list
KU

Kenyatta University announces 100 undergraduate scholarships for 2013

KU, in partnership with the Higher Education Loans Board, has announced 100 scholarships to benefit vulnerable students and young talented people who have shown great promise in the performing arts and sports.   The aim is to provide higher education … More
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Checking your FB profile boosts self-esteem but makes you stupid: Study

You might feel a bit better about yourself if you keep checking your Facebook profile but you are slowly getting stupid. This is according to a study published in the Media Psychology journal done by Catalina Toma of the University … More
rhino scholarships

Rhino Cement Foundation Scholarships for Uni students

Rhino Cement foundation is awarding full scholarships to deserving First year University students. Requirements Joining a Public University in 2013 under one of the following programs: - Electrical Engineering - Chemical Engineering - Civil Engineering - Mechanical Engineering - CPA/Finance … More
A village in Papua New Guinea. Photo: National Geographic

PNG girl beheads father after he rapes her: report

A teenage girl beheaded her father with a bush knife after he raped her at their home in Papua New Guinea, a report said, with community leaders protecting her, saying the man deserved to die. The Post-Courier newspaper said the … More
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Alicia Keys urges young Kenyan women to apply for BlackBerry scholarships

BlackBerry is reaching out to women in Kenya to urge them to apply for the new BlackBerry Scholars Program, an initiative designed to inspire women globally to enter and develop careers in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics … More
food

The 7 types of hungry students

Almost everyone who is in a public university has at some point eaten ‘Chapo mbili mix’. It’s a common meal found in cheap food joints around most public universities. Money is very important in campus and the more you save, … More
USIU campus

Kenya’s Most Beautiful University Campuses

There are campuses and there are beautiful campuses. With the mushrooming universities all over the country, aesthetic may just be the defining factor that will make students choose a particular campus over another. Of course the learning environment contributes to … More
porridge

Student lives off porridge for 138 days

A 46-year-old student claims to have only eaten porridge and “a bit of bread” for 138 days. Chris Silver, from Scotland, says he has only consumed oats, water and “a bit of bread” since January as part of an art … More

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