Tag: education
Can a Presidential Debate Influence a Voter’s Decision?
Most countries if not all are turning to presidential debates days or weeks ahead of a General election. They claim it is an opportunity to help the citizens get a better picture of the candidates, hence being being able to make the right decision during the voting day.
In these debates, the panelists prepare a list of questions for the candidates, especially about their past leadership experiences and their manifestos, sometimes to a point of crucifying them for the wrongs they have either done or been accused to have committed.
It is voluntary for a candidate to attend a debate, so at times some choose not to attend for either personal reasons, or even claims that the playing ground is not favorable for every player.
On a level ground or not, whether one attends or not, whether you are pushed to the corner by the panelists or you push them, the big question is, can a debate influence a voter’s decision? Does the audience come with an open mind or do they come only support their already preferred candidate?
Mid Term break announcement
The ministry of education Kenya has finally announced a midterm break for secondary school this second term. The break will start on Friday 19th to Tuesday 23 Nov 2021.
“You are required to bring this information to the attention of all principals of secondary schools within your area of jurisdiction,” principal secretary for Basic Education Dr Julius Jwan said in the letter addressed to regional and county directors of education.
According to the ministry this comes as a break for the students to be with their parents and family because as it were, the term did not have a break and this was to help in the marathon to recover the time lost when the schools took an unusual break away from school due to the Covid 19 pandemic.
The announcements comes at a time when there is unrest in many schools across the country, some of which have have burnt and/or destroyed property worth millions of cash and had scores injured in fire incidents.
Just like the ministry of education, we are all hopeful that this will give the students a break from the tight schedule and give them time to refresh.
Quote of the day
“You’ve only got about 100 years on this rock and you don’t want to waste it. Find something you want to do, and do it.”
– Quentin Bega
United States grants for Kenyan youth worth Ksh495 million through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) program.
Through their Twitter page on Tuesday, October 19, USAID affirmed that it’s looking for local youth organizations that can assist in building a community after-school program.
The program aims to perfect reading skills for primary school pupils during the long holiday period.
“Perfecting reading skills for primary school pupils requires effort outside of the schoolhouse. We are looking for local youth organizations who can help us build a community after-school reading program,” read part of the statement.
The closing date for applications is November 23, 2021.
Eligible Applicants
i) The local organization must be legally organized under the laws of Kenya.
ii) The entity must have its operations in Kenya.
iii) The organization must be owned and controlled by individuals who are citizens or lawful permanent residents of Kenya.
iv) The entity cannot have received more than Ksh500 million in direct funding from USAID in the past five years.
v) The entity cannot be a US-based organization (US-based organizations are not eligible as prime awardees under the American Physical Society APS).
vi) The organization must have demonstrated expertise in early grade reading pedagogy in the Kenyan context.
How to Apply
i) Log in to apply.grants.gov and key in your username and password.
ii) For a new user, register by filling in the following details: Full name, email address, primary phone number, username, and password.
iii) A confirmation code will be sent to your email address.
iv) Add organization applicant profiles such as Unique Entity Identifier, profile name, and title.
v) Key in profile details and click submit.
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Eligible Applicants
i) The local organization must be legally organized under the laws of Kenya.
ii) The entity must have its operations in Kenya.
iii) The organization must be owned and controlled by individuals who are citizens or lawful permanent residents of Kenya.
iv) The entity cannot have received more than Ksh500 million in direct funding from USAID in the past five years.
v) The entity cannot be a US-based organization (US-based organizations are not eligible as prime awardees under the American Physical Society APS)
vi) The organization must have demonstrated expertise in early grade reading pedagogy in the Kenyan context.
How to Apply
i) Log in to apply.grants.gov and key in your username and password.
ii) For a new user, register by filling in the following details: Full name, email address, primary phone number, username, and password.
iii) A confirmation code will be sent to your email address.
iv) Add organization applicant profiles such as Unique Entity Identifier, profile name, and title.
v) Key in profile details and click submit.
The USAID program continues its initiative in providing state-of-the-art education to millions of children, expanding educational and employment opportunities for young adults, and preparing a new generation of young African leaders with the skills and mindset to transform the region and the continent.
ii) For a new user, register by filling in the following details: Full name, email address, primary phone number, username, and password.
iii) A confirmation code will be sent to your email address.
iv) Add organization applicant profiles such as Unique Entity Identifier, profile name, and title
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