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Education migration—where individuals move to different countries to pursue studies—has seen a steady increase over the last century. The desire for better educational opportunities has been the primary driving force behind this global...
Over the past five decades, millions of Kenyans have emigrated to other countries, mostly the developed countries in the west such as the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and Germany among others in search for better jobs as well as living conditions....
Africa is one of the largest continents in the world and is well endowed with natural beauty, natural resources, diverse culture as well as friendly and hospitable people. As such, it is not a surprise that the countries in Africa are able to attract millions of tourists who wish to experience....
Brain drain is defined as the flight of human capital through the emigration of talented and skilled professionals to other countries or jurisdiction meaning that they cease providing their skills and services to their country of origin. Over the past few decades, there has been a debate on......
Money sent home by Kenyans living abroad has become a major part of the country's economy, even surpassing income from tourism, tea, and coffee. These funds, if properly used, can help fix financial challenges......
Kenya's Affordable Housing Program (AHP) is a major part of the government’s Big Four Agenda, designed to address the country’s serious housing shortage, especially in cities. The program aims to build 250,000 affordable homes each year to make housing accessible to low- and middle-income.....
Kenya considers education to be a basic right for every citizen as it is crucial in the normal functioning of the society. Education in the country started as early as the 18th century mostly among the Swahili people. The first school in the country was built in Rabai by missionaries who wanted.....
The Kalenjin people are an indigenous ethnic group primarily residing in Kenya, with smaller populations in Uganda and Tanzania. They are renowned for their rich cultural heritage, social organization, and impressive athletic prowess.....
Central Africa is a vibrant and diverse region that embodies a deeply layered cultural mosaic. Spanning countries like Cameroon, the Central African Republic, Chad, Gabon, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), the region is home.....
The history of the British era in Egypt began in 1882 when the British forces occupied the country after the Anglo-Egyptian War and officially ended in 1956 after the withdrawal of British forces under the the 1954 .....
The phenomenon of migration to the Gulf states and the Middle East, particularly from South Asia and Africa, has been significant since the mid-20th century. Employment agencies have played a critical role in facilitating this migration, establishing a network....
Egypt became a part of the Ottoman Empire after Mamluk Egypt was conquered by the Ottomans in 1517. The conquest enabled the Ottomans to administer/govern Egypt as one of the provinces of the Ottoman Empire. Officially, Egypt remained a province of the Ottoman Empire until 1914......
The Turkana people are part of the Nilotic ethnic groups, believed to have originated from the Nile River basin in what is now South Sudan. Like other Nilotic groups, they migrated southward over centuries, primarily...
The Arab Republic of Egypt, simply referred to as Egypt or Misr in Arabic can be described as a transcontinental country because it occupies a part of Africa and southern Asia where the Sinai is located. It has several neighbors including Libya....
Kenya’s healthcare system has undergone significant changes since its independence in 1963. The country has shifted from a heavily centralized health system to a devolved structure where each of Kenya's 47 counties manages its healthcare resources. Despite the progress made over the years....
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is a United Nation’s financial agency which is financed by 190 member countries and has its headquarters in Washington D.C. The IMF acts as a lender of last resort for governments and plays a key role in.....
Kenya's Vision 2030 is a long-term development blueprint designed to transform the country into a newly industrializing, middle-income nation by the year 2030. Launched in 2008, the vision is built upon three core pillars: economic, social, and political. Each pillar aims to .....
The East African Community (EAC) is an East African intergovernmental organization which comprises of eight countries namely Kenya, Tanzania, South Sudan, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Rwanda, Uganda, Burundi and the Federal Republic of Somalia.....
Ethnocentrism refers to the belief that one's own ethnic group or culture is superior to others, often leading to judgment and discrimination against people of different cultures or ethnicities. This phenomenon has deep roots in Africa, where diverse ethnic....
The Scramble for Africa (1833-1914) is a term used to refer to the period when the European powers conquered and divided Africa to gain control of African natural resources which were crucial during the Second Industrial Revolution. The main participants in this scramble were the ........