The 1948 Universal Declaration of Human Rights identified basic education as a key pillar to the achievement of human dignity. Unfortunately, access to free education remains a major setback for many children living under difficult circumstances. In particular, thousands of children on the Kenyan streets continue lagging in their pursuit
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The Zama Zamas in South Africa: The profile of illegal miners
Introduction Following the rape of eight girls in Krugersdorp, the illegal miners became the center of mainstream media and law agencies in South Africa. Illegal miners are people involved in mining without the government’s permission. The illegal miners are “Zama Zama’s“, a Zulu name meaning “those who try their luck”.
The remnants of geographical spatial apartheid in South Africa’s modern-day context
Introduction The historical occurrences of a state are the most crucial determining factors of its progression. Post-1994, South Africa remains one of the unequal states economically and socially. Unfortunately, this had dire effects to a larger extent on persons who had been deemed as inferior to their white counterparts historically.
AFRICA’S ROLE IN SHAPING OUR DESTINY
INTRODUCTION Africa as a continent has gone through long periods in its history. The continent has been the centre of world events since the beginning of time. Its role in history is well captured in various written sources, accounts of different historians and travellers, and the texts of major world
LOW USAGE OF TEACHING AND LEARNING MATERIALS (TLMs) IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS
A famous saying goes, “if education is expensive, try ignorance”. This is usually used to emphasize the importance of education and the many benefits that education has, and for that matter, one should not dwell on the cost of acquiring education, not pursue it or not get one. However, in
African emancipation
Introduction By emancipating oneself, the individual is declaring themselves as liberators. This allows the individual to regain their power and identity, which was previously taken away from them. For the longest time, emancipation in Africa meant freedom from colonial rule. A multidimensional understanding of emancipation in Africa requires an understanding
Vote Bartering: The Right To Vote
Vote buying or bartering is a significant threat to democracy, elections, and good governance. It interferes with the political right to vote envisioned in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in 1948. In parts of the world, it is enshrined in most countries’ constitutions that a citizen who attained the
FOOD INSECURITY IN KARAMOJA, UGANDA
Karamoja is one of Uganda’s poorest regions, with income poverty at 66% and food poverty at 75%. With a largely rural population, livelihoods are based on livestock and crop production. Recent diversified livelihood activities include mining, stone quarrying, and the sale of natural resource products. Due to inadequate food access,
GAPS IN UGANDA’S NEW COMPETENCY-BASED CURRICULUM
In February 2020, Uganda’s Ministry of Education and Sports introduced a new Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC). After years of critique about Uganda’s education system, Pandora’s box was opened. The CBC focuses on enabling learners to graduate with the skills and competencies needed in today’s society. Furthermore, the CBC targeted aiding in
South African Borders as the Hotspot for Corruption
South African borders are emerging as hotspots for severe crimes and atrocities. This practice is more prevalent on the border between South Africa and Mozambique in Northern KwaZulu-Natal. Patterns of cross-border corruption and criminal activities affect the local communities in many ways. The government has made remarkable strides to address
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