It is a momentous occasion for the students and teachers of a school in Kenya: thanks to the overwhelming support from donations made through the platform SchoolForAfrica, the school has finally been able to establish a small but fully functional chemistry and physics lab. This new facility will not only significantly enhance learning but also […]
Es ist ein großer Moment für die Schülerinnen und Lehrerinnen einer Schule in Kenia: Dank der überwältigenden Unterstützung durch Spenden über die Plattform SchoolForAfrica konnte die Schule endlich ein kleines, aber voll funktionsfähiges Chemie- und Physik-Labor einrichten. Diese Einrichtung wird nicht nur das Lernen erheblich verbessern, sondern auch das Interesse der Schüler*innen an den Naturwissenschaften […]
We are thrilled to announce that, thanks to your generous donations, we have successfully reached our latest fundraising goal of €700 to support our small school in Kenya. This milestone marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter for the school as we commence the construction of a new classroom. Laying the Foundation The journey […]
A revelation by American Youtuber MrBeast, that he drilled 52 boreholes in Kenya to help local communities access clean water has sparked mixed reactions from netizens. This has come amid government PR stunts of commissioning previous government’s projects which current president vehemently opposed. MrBeast shared a 10-minute video on his YouTube channel showing him actively participating […]
Since Manfred has been working on site in Kibirichia, he has also started to prepare German lessons. Meanwhile, the first trimester is coming to an end and there is the possibility to have the acquired knowledge tested in an exam at the Goethe-Institut in Nairobi. Unlike other subjects, this must be done at the Goethe-Institut. […]
Introduction A number of Afro-centric scholars assert that there is the existence of drama in Africa before the intrusion of the colonialists. African drama is distinct from other forms of dram in the world because of its inseparable link with its cultural and traditional elements. Some says that African drama developed by European influence. Viewers […]
Introduction Historical records reveal that Kenyans had access to education as far back as 1728 with Swahili manuscript Utendi wa Tambuka (Book of Heraclius) attesting to this fact. The CMS missionaries interacted with locals in the coastal town of Mombasa and set up one of the earliest mission schools in the country at Rabai in […]
During colonialism in Africa, Africans reacted differently to European colonizers. There are those who choose to resist even before the introduction of colonial rule in their territories, examples being Nandi of Kenya and Mandinka in present day Mali, others revolted against the already established rule examples being Zulu led by Chief Bambatha. For those who […]
Aschoolgirl who had been sent home over Sh29,177 fees arrears today ventured into city streets to beg for assistance from well-wishers. Clad in her school uniform and displaying a bold banner, 15-year-old Mellan Njeri Njuguna of Kihumbu-ini Secondary School in Murang’a County said she was sent home on September 10 but her mother was unable […]
As nutritionists worldwide tout the health benefits of camel milk, its commercial potential is burgeoning – with 80 per cent of the world’s camel population living in Africa. But obstacles remain to make this elixir transportable and palatable. Drinking camel’s milk can protect against a range of diseases as well as providing an important source of nutrition for millions of people, according to a […]
