UoN Hosts Africa Forward Summit as Leaders Back Youth, AI and Innovation Drive
A clear message cut through the high-level diplomacy and ceremony at the University of Nairobi on Monday: Africa’s economic future will depend on how quickly it turns its youthful population…
Kampala University Students Undergo Intensive Hands-On Training to Boost Hospitality Skills
Kampala, Uganda — In a decisive move to bridge the gap between theoretical learning and industry demands, Kampala University has conducted an intensive three-day (1st-3rd May 2026) practical training session…
“Africa Cannot Remain a Site of Data Extraction when Funding Determines whose Knowledge Counts,” Prof. Amfo Warns that Africa’s Reliance on External Research Funding Weakens its Global Voice
Professor Nana Aba Appiah Amfo has warned that Africa risks remaining a “site of data extraction” in global research unless the continent strengthens its control over knowledge production, research funding…
USAf rejects unfounded and sensationalist claims of “collapsing” South Africa’s universities
Universities South Africa (USAf) notes, with serious concern, the recent article published by Daily Investor on 19 April 2026, titled “South Africa’s biggest universities are collapsing.” The article makes sweeping…
What exactly are nature crimes and why should anyone outside policy or academia care?
That was the quiet question sitting underneath the Africa Regional Resilience Dialogue on Nature Crimes held at the University of Nairobi on Wednesday April 15 2026. The event was organized…
South African universities publish a landmark book on entrepreneurship education!
On 26 March 2026, academics, students, university leaders and government officials gathered at a hotel on the East Rand, outside Johannesburg, to celebrate the launch of Innovative Pedagogies for Entrepreneurship…
IUIU Holds Staff Training on Competence-Based Curriculum
Islamic University in Uganda has commenced a three-day staff training workshop aimed at strengthening competence-based education, in line with national standards set by the National Council for Higher Education. The…
Unisa update on the legal matter pertaining to Mr Mogaile Mogashoa!
On February 18, 2026, the University of South Africa (Unisa) issued a message to stakeholders giving an update on the legal matters pertaining to three specific individuals against whom court…
IUIU Hosts Colourful Eid Celebrations, Calls for Discipline and Education
The Islamic University in Uganda (IUIU) hosted vibrant Eid celebrations at its main campus in Mbale, bringing together hundreds of students, staff, and members of the surrounding Muslim community to…
Kenya Science Translation Hub Inaugurates Multi-Stakeholder Committee to Drive Research Impact and Policy Translation
The University of Nairobi made history on Tuesday, March 17, 2026 by strengthening the link between research and societal impact following the inauguration of a multi-stakeholder committee under the Division of…