December 2020 - Dzidzo

Magoha roots for learning under trees to mitigate crisis in public schools

4 Comments / Education / By Jaffe Omondi

Education Cabinet Secretary Prof George Magoha has ruled out any possibility of postponing the reopening of schools set for January 4, 2021. With public schools preempting influx of learners from private schools in large numbers, which could make classrooms and other facilities inadequate, the CS urged schools to consider using tree shades as makeshift classrooms …

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The Origin of New Year’s Eve.

3 Comments / LIFE AND STYLE / By Maureen Gitere

of the millennials. New Year’s Eve is a day unlike any other, we indulge in the certified drinks, go for concerts, watch fireworks and do anything else in the family of extremities. Which might beg the question, where did it all start? How did New Year’s Eve become so special and who started the tradition? …

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Education officers recalled ahead of reopening, administration of KCSE and KCPE

1 Comment / Education / By Jaffe Omondi

Education Ministry has recalled all its officials on leave urging them to resume duty and prepare for the full reopening of schools set for January 4, 2021. The Education Principal Secretary Dr Belio Kipsang sent a circular to newsrooms instructing the officers to resume duty to ensure smooth reopening of schools. According to the PS, …

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Othaya Girls School Principal scoops AU best teacher award

2 Comments / Education / By Jaffe Omondi

Othaya Girls School Principal Jane Kimiti is the 2020 African Union Continental Teacher of the Year. Kimiti bagged the best teacher award in a ceremony that was held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, on December 21. The joyful Kimiti hailed the award as an appreciation for the contribution in the education of the girl child. She …

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Admission crisis in public schools looms as Magoha steps in

2 Comments / Education, General / By Jaffe Omondi

Crisis lingers in the education sector after it emerged that most learners who were registered in private schools may seek chances in the public learning facilities after being priced out due to the economic slump triggered by Covid-19 pandemic. The Standard reported on Monday that most parents are eyeing public schools as their only fall …

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Festive budgeting and return to school planning

3 Comments / LIFE AND STYLE / By Maureen Gitere

Since 2020 has been a tough year, we ought to be cautious about our spending habits. January month which for most individuals always seems like a year on its own, is right around the corner. So here are some tips for your guide into this festive season. Make a list Write down the items you …

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Top 5 lessons from the life of Charley Pride

3 Comments / HEROES / By Maureen Gitere

“Whenever I chance to meet some old friends on the streets….” Is the beginning of the sweet melody of one of the greatest hits of all time. Kiss an angel good morning by Charley Pride, who died on Saturday December 12, 2020, in Dallas Texas, United States. Charley was the first black country musician superstar …

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Dear Manchester United fans

3 Comments / Sports / By Maureen Gitere

As a red devil it’s in your blood to be a champion. But come now, you know that champions are made of their good seasons as well as their bad. And unfortunately or maybe even fortunately for us, this season was not ours. We had a rather unsightly run in with RB Leipzig. This kicked …

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State measures to ensure all learners resume learning in January

3 Comments / Education / By Jaffe Omondi

The government has crafted measures to ensure that all learners resume schooling by next month, January 4, 2021, as had earlier been scheduled by the Ministry of Education. President Uhuru Kenyatta in his address during the 57th Jamhuri Day celebrations directed chiefs and their assistants to ensure that all learners are back in class come …

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Has Kenya put enough efforts to eradicate FGM?

2 Comments / ETHICS & CULTURE / By simon mwangi

Kenya has made strides in the fight against Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) after being named among the most vigorous countries in eradicating the practice. The milestone comes after the country passed f a law that prohibits the practice in 2011 according to the study on the descriptive statistics from four waves of demographic and health …

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