From Hope to Impact: Evaluating Social Programs for Evidence-Based Policy in Africa Every policy comes bearing hope

From Hope to Impact: Evaluating Social Programs for Evidence-Based Policy in Africa Every policy comes bearing hope

Hope that new opportunities will be created, lives will change for the better, and the future will be brighter. But hope alone is not enough. The true measure of a policy lies in the change it creates and the lives it transforms. So how do we know whether a policy is truly needed and whether it can make a real difference? To find answers, researchers, policymakers, academics, civil servants, and […]

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International Relations

From Europe to Africa: Strathmore Students Return with a Renewed Global Vision

A two-week trip to the Netherlands, Germany and Belgium changed more than just their passports. Article By Jonathan Icubahiro NAIROBI — May 26, 2026 When Ian Kamau boarded a flight to Europe this month, he carried with him the mental image of the International Criminal Court that most International Studies students carry — one pieced together from lectures, textbook diagrams and news clips. What he brought back was something different […]

May 26, 2026 126 9

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StrathHits Radio

What Are You a Slave To?

It started at Mass. Fr. Martin Mundia was preaching and I was doing what I usually do in the first few minutes of a homily. Half-listening, half-processing the week, mentally reorganising my to-do list while nodding at appropriately spiritual intervals. Then he said something that cut straight through. He called us NATO. No Action, Talk Only. He wasn't being cruel. He was being precise. The reason it landed the […]

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International Relations

From Nairobi to Vienna: A Life-Changing Exchange Experience

How one student's semester abroad reshaped her perspective on education technology and the world. "It's not about avoiding AI — but learning how to use it ethically and effectively." — Karen Nyambura, WU Vienna exchange student It all began with a single email sent in the early hours of the morning — one that would ultimately set in motion an extraordinary journey from Nairobi to Vienna. For Karen Nyambura, […]

April 9, 2026 70 3

StrathHits Radio

How Coca-Cola Is Rewriting Youth Engagement: Inside the “It’s That Fresh” Campaign

After a short hiatus, Strath Hits Radio is back and this time with a conversation that dives deep into the future of communications, creativity, and youth culture. In an engaging interview, Andrea Wakori sat down with Paul Victor Oloo, Senior Manager, Communications at Coca-Cola Central and East Africa, to unpack what it really means to connect with Gen Z in today’s fast-evolving digital landscape. With over 15 years of experience, […]

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SAFETY

Crossing the Road: We Know Better, We Just Don’t Care Enough

Every morning, I cross Lang’ata Road where I am not supposed to. Not at the zebra crossing near T-Mall. Not at the Madaraka footbridge. I cross right in the middle of a busy highway, under a flyover, where cars are accelerating and drivers are already frustrated. I am not proud of it. But I do it and so do many of us. This is not an article about bad drivers […]

January 26, 2026 75 3

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StrathHits Radio

Strategy, Teamwork and Triumph: SHSS at Lake Oloidien Resort, Building Bonds

Lake Oloidien Resort in Naivasha, with its breathtaking views near Lake Naivasha, provided the perfect setting for a dynamic team-building event. The School of Humanities and Social Sciences (SHSS) at Strathmore University organized this outing to help faculty and administrative staff bond, strategize and sharpen their teamwork skills in a relaxed environment. Journey and Arrival The team set out early from Strathmore University, traveling along the Mai Mahiu route. Although the […]

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HISTORY

The Man, The Legend, The Enigma

A Tribute to Raila Amolo Odinga (1945–2025) On October 15, 2025, Kenya and indeed the African continent at large, lost one of its most remarkable political figures. Raila Amolo Odinga, who passed away at age 80 in Kerala, India, was far more than a politician; he was a symbol of resilience, a champion of Kenya’s democracy and a beacon of hope for the thousands who affectionately referred to him as […]

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Technology

The Rise and Fall of Sam Bankman-Fried and FTX

A Sudden Collapse Just a few years ago, the global crypto community was shaken when FTX—one of the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchanges—saw $6 billion withdrawn in less than 72 hours. Within weeks, its founder and CEO, Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF), faced charges of fraud and conspiracy. The man once hailed as a “genius billionaire” would ultimately be sentenced to 25 years in prison. How did a company valued at $32 billion […]

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