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Let polytechnics offer diploma courses
The Technical University of Kenya campus along along Haile Selassie Avenue in Nairobi was cosed indefinitely on February 3, 2025.
Divergent • The government’s inclusion of some opposition experts in critical positions seems like a good gesture to unite the people and stabilise the country, says Douglas Kaumbuthu Aritho. “But I just wonder if they are adding value and helping to streamline the economy, as their party manifestos are different.” You can reach him through [email protected] to continue the discussion.
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Change • Three factors—information, technology and communication—are working together to accelerate change, says Jerry Kenyansa. “The use of mobile phones, the internet and digital technology have changed lives and the way people do business. There are great opportunities for the more ambitious people to excel.” His contact is [email protected].
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Polytechnics • Part of the solution to the university funding crisis and declining enrolment, David Kilonzi says, is to restore the former polytechnics. “They should offer diploma courses and send their degree students to the legacy universities. Technical University of Kenya should revert to Kenya Polytechnic and transfer degree courses to the University of Nairobi.” His contact is [email protected].
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Disrespect • Though American President Donald Trump has been criticised for allegedly showing disrespect by wearing a blue suit instead of a black one as the Vatican had reportedly advised mourners during Pope Francis’s funeral, Githuku Mungai is unimpressed. Says he: “Many of us would rather keep off this discussion and just let Trump be.” His contact is [email protected].
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Ingenious • The use of local names such as Wahu and Wachira on Coca Cola bottles “is just ingenious”, remarks university don XN Iraki. “It mimics Safaricom’s use of Kiswahili for tariffs such as Ongea or Sasa. Interestingly, Coke is using local names when we are shunning them, preferring Chloe or Liam. But I am yet to see my name on a Coke bottle. Am I ‘undrinkable’?” His contact is [email protected].
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