TRENDS IN MATTERS EDUCATION

etter tomorrow. Episode 1: A Prayer for Tomorrow The cry that announced Nduta ’s arrival into the world was just one more sound in a small, mud-walled home already brimming with the lives of seven other children. She was the last, the final comma in a long family sentence written in the ink of poverty in their small village near Ruiru . The red soil of Kiambu County gave them sustenance, but never enough to get ahead. At sixteen, Nduta was a girl caught between two worlds. In one, she was a Form Two student , her mind filled with the complexities of algebra and the shared whispers of her classmates. In the other, a secret was growing within her, a silent, terrifying truth that soon swelled her belly and forced her to trade her school uniform for the loose-fitting dresses of her mother. Her education, the fragile bridge to a different life, had crumbled. When the labour pains began, sharp and relentless, there were no frantic preparations for a trip to the hospital. There was simply n...

 What do you think about Education and AI It’s one of the most important conversations happening right now. AI and education are in a rapidly evolving, sometimes tense, but ultimately promising relationship. Let me break it down a bit:  The Potential: Personalized learning: AI can tailor content to suit each student's pace, style, and interests — something traditional education has always struggled with. Access and equity: AI tools can help bridge educational gaps, especially in under-resourced areas. Think translation tools, AI tutors, or resources for learners with disabilities. Teacher support: Rather than replacing teachers, AI can take over tedious administrative tasks (like grading) and help teachers focus on the human, creative, and emotional sides of education.    The Challenges: Equity issues: Who has access to good AI tools? If AI in education gets privatized and expensive, it risks widening existing gaps. Data privacy: Student data is sensiti...

The free education policy in Kenya: A critical review by:  EUNICE GATHONI                                ABSTRACT Reforms in the education sector are necessary for any country as they enhace quality of learning outcomes.This can only be made possible through targeted   and specific policies that are well thought out through the collaboration of all stakeholders;especially the government agencies.This article review looks into a major policy change in Kenya that is meant to reform the basic education offered in primary schools. It looks at a paradim shift, from a fee-paying system to the introduction of Free Primary Eduction (FPE). This was neccesiated by the need to improve quality and access to the target population.Educational reforms are beneficial in a country if the reforms benefit the intended target group. Immediately after independence,the newly formed   government   then ...