Gendered research methods could counter hegemony
Mainstreaming gender in African higher education research remains low, posing a risk to the realisation of gender equity in education and development goals, experts say.
The experts – drawn from universities, research institutions, government, and the private sector – said that researchers and policymakers need to work in partnership to conduct research that will generate the knowledge needed for decision-making to ensure gender equity in the education sector.
They were speaking during a virtual meeting in March 2021 to mark the launch of the Gendering Education Research Project in Africa. During the meeting, participants discussed pertinent issues of gender in education research in Africa.
“Most of the international students (over 40 per cent) prefer Kenyan universities due to high quality of education compared to what is offered at home and their reputation globally,” says the research.
Most foreign students like Strathmore University with their satisfaction level recorded at 65.05 per cent followed by University of Nairobi (63.05 per cent), Kenyatta University (62.05 per cent) Aga Khan University (57.05 per cent), Mount Kenya University (57.05 per cent) United States International University (54.05 per cent), Jomo Kenyatta University (51.85per cent), Egerton University (50.35 per cent), African Nazarene University (50.05 per cent) with Moi University closing the top ten with 44.05 percent.
In order to attract more foreign learners, CPS Research International urges government to upgrade the outlook of public institutions.
THE STANDARD By
Paul Ogemba |
April 5th 2021 at 00:00:00 GMT +0300
Judge Said Chitembwe.
On Monday, April 12, High Court Judge Said Chitembwe will be the first to be interviewed by the Judicial Service Commission for the position of Chief Justice and Judge of the Supreme Court.
For a judge known for some controversial judgements, his date with the JSC commissioners will determine if he is suitable to take over the mantle from Justice David Maraga, who retired in January after four years at the helm of the Judiciary.
The 54-year-old stirred controversy in 2016 when he set a man serving a 20-year jail term for defiling a 13-year-old girl free on grounds that it was wrong to hand the man the heavy punishment when both were enjoying the relationship.
UoN, USIU, Strathmore attract most foreign students – report by LEWIS NYAUNDI Image: UoN
• Top courses include business and economic courses attracted 42.5 per cent of the students, followed by Engineering (10 per cent).
• Herman Manyora, the lead CPS researcher, argues that the opportunity and revenue muscle available in foreign students is greatly under-utilised by universities.
The University of Nairobi, USIU, Strathmore University, MKU and Kenyatta University are the top five institutions in the country attracting foreign students.
This is contained in a report released on Thursday. The report shows that most of these students come from Eastern Africa countries, accounting for 72.6 per cent of the total population of foreign students.
Top Kenyan universities that attract the most foreign students
Nairobi university attracts the most foreign students.
Kenyan universities that attract foreign students have been revealed in a new report that also exposes the competitiveness of the institutions of higher learning.
It is emerging that the reputation and global ranking of the universities, the cost of programmes they teach, quality of education and ease of accessing accommodation are some of the factors that attract foreign students.
Location of the university, type and duration of the courses offered, clearly defined academic calendar, cost of living and availability of international students’ support desk in the respective universities also influence foreigners’ choices.