Students’ Tribune

Knowledge and Skill sets; great aides in today’s marketplace

By Umu Jalo         I recently graduated from my undergraduate studies after a 13-year break between my first and second year, and my third and fourth year. It was a beautiful Saturday morning this past October and I was grinning like a Cheshire cat all through the graduation ceremony. Finally, I was given the powers […]
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Maureen Cherongis: Reflections of my masters research journey

By Maureen Cherongis The moment I stepped at the United States International University – Africa (USIU-A) to pursue Masters in International Relations, I had a clear and resolute vision of the specific trajectory my research would follow. My research journey has been shaped by a deep desire to challenge dominant narratives that perpetuate colonial legacies […]
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Reflecting on my international relations research journey

By Peter Odhiambo The decision to pursue an MA in International Relations (IR) stemmed from my interest to expand my perspective on the international system beyond my background in security operations. Over the course of the two-and-a-half-year program starting from June 2021 to August 2023, I found that every moment invested was profoundly rewarding. The […]
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Dealing with ADHD: Better Late than Never (Republished)

By Nura Mein We never fully know and understand how deep the stigma of mental illness runs until we are confronted with our own personal experiences. My fourth-grade class teacher told my mother that I exhibited symptoms and behaviorisms that indicated Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Understandably, when my mother heard this, she was furious. […]
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Epilepsy and Relationships

By Lisa Kiarie Epilepsy is one of the highly misunderstood conditions in society. Individuals with epilepsy often go through difficult times. The one question is always consistent; what is epilepsy? Although many times people have thought it to be a cultural misfortune of some sort where the affected party is possessed by evil spirits, epilepsy […]
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