madrasa Stories

Wooden prayer tablets reveal the evolution of Quran teachings in Africa
Mary Wambui  |  Oct 01, 2024

The tablets at the Kenya National Archives comprise some of the collections from the Murumbi Trust's vast collection of art pieces.

Mandera County to incorporate Quran teachings into ECDE learning in policy shift
Mary Wambui  |  Sep 18, 2024

Since last year, the county has experienced an exponential rise in ECDE enrolment courtesy of a feeding programme.

Kwale Madrasa teachers unite to address curriculum and salary challenges
Mishi Gongo  |  Apr 29, 2024

Besides harmonising curricula, the teacher's salary needed to be reviewed, as many madrasa teachers work voluntarily.

How demand for quality education has led to proliferation of private schools
Amina Bonaya  |  Apr 07, 2024

With a population of over 250,000 people, Kamukunji Constituency is one of the most densely populated urban centres in Nairobi, but with less than 30...

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