It’s one of the most popular apps on both Android and iOS, so it’s no surprise that WhatsApp is often targeted by crafty scammers. The latest scam offers users 1,000GB free Internet – but sadly that’s an offer that’s simply too good to be true. Researchers from ESET have highlighted the dangers of the scam, which tries…
The commission for university education on Tuesday called for the suspension and review of all doctorate degrees (PHDs) awarded to students at the Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology over the period of the past five years. Terming as failure to meet the standards under the university act,…
Mount Kenya University on Wednesday circulated a memo detailing the dress code for students. According to a memo, students should not wear clothes or pants revealing their private parts to school. “Persons dressed in clothes/pants revealing private body parts will be denied access into the University premises and will be…
TECNO Mobile has been the leading smartphone vendor in Kenya for a while now, thanks to its focus on providing cheaper devices that sell more. The company is under Transsion Holdings which also manufactures the Itel and Infinix brands. It’s no secret that TECNO’s success has been achieved via their…
A student at the University of Nairobi was over the weekend allegedly battered by guards at the College of Architecture. University of Nairobi Students Association (UNSA) chair Ann Mvurya accused the security guards, attached to Lavington Security Limited, of beating Kelvin Ochieng despite his efforts to prove that he was…
Tailor-made for youthful pioneers, the Reno 10x Zoom is expected to empower users with its stylish appearance and innovative design. It is meant to replace the F-line of smartphones and boasts a brand-new product concept, design philosophy, and communication model. “It’s tailor-made for youthful pioneers who are dream chasers and those who…
Friday, July 5, 2019. Prof. Peter Mbithi officially handed over office to the acting Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Isaac Mbeche. Prof. Mbithi handed over the instruments of power including the mace, emblem, constitution, the act, the charter, the seals and walked Prof. Mbeche through the Vice-Chancellor’s Office. “I am leaving with my…
Days after the University of Nairobi (UoN) council rejected Prof Peter Mbithi’s bid for automatic reappointment as VC for a second term, the University of Nairobi (UoN) council has appointed Prof Isaac Mbeche as acting vice-chancellor. Council chair Julia Ojiambo in a communication to staff and students reassured the University…
The rejection of a second term request by the University of Nairobi Vice Chancellor Peter Mbithi has opened a leadership crisis and sparked off power struggles at the premier institution. It is emerging that with the likelihood of the university council’s action to send Prof Mbithi on leave being challenged…
Parents of students who leave school with fee arrears should be listed with the Credit Reference Bureau, Education CS George Magoha has proposed. The proposal follows concerns over huge debts former students owe secondary schools. To compel parents to pay the arrears, principals have traditionally withheld the students’ KCSE and…