Education and Development in the Context of Kenya’s Vision 2030
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Date
2013
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Publisher
The Catholic University of Eastern Africa
Abstract
The idea of starting „Msingi‟ is an old one in the history
of
the
Department
of
Educational
Foundations
at
Kenyatta University. In early 1980s, members
felt there was a need to provide a platform through
which they could present, publish research findings,
debate
issues,
communicate
with
the
audience
beyond
the
confines
of
the
department
and
the
then
University
College at large. Meetings were held to
discuss ways and means of starting a forum for
such discussion. The end result of the meetings was
the birth of a journal. They named it 'Msingi',
Kiswahili for Foundations. Since they had little financial
support
from
the
College
authorities,
members
of staff with a lot of determination, enthusiasm,
and passion mobilized their own resources.
These efforts culminated in the production of the
first issue of „Msingi‟ in 1985. Among the founders
of „Msingi‟ were Prof. R.J. Njoroge and the late Prof.
G. Bennars, its first editor.
The journal was well received in academic circles.
It gave hope to many scholars in the department
and beyond who had been yearning for such a forum
in which to publish. After a few issues, however,
„Msingi‟
went
out
of
production
mainly
due
to
many financial challenges that faced the editorial
team. Despite this setback, the dream of having a
departmental journal did not die. The need for
„Msingi‟ that was identified in 1985 is still relevant
today as it was in the days of the founders. Recently
members
of
the department have, yet again,
mobilized resources to revive the journal. The current
issue
has
put
the
department
back
on
the
journey
that
was
started
in1985.
Members
of
the
editorial
committee
are,
therefore, excited and happy to
present the reborn „Msingi‟. Articles in this issue
focus on the theme, Education and Development in
the Context of Vision 2030.
We are grateful to all members of the Department of
Educational Foundations, the authors, reviewers, the
publisher and all those who in one way or another have
contributed to make the production of this issue a reality.
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Keywords
Realisation, Free Primary and Secondary Education, Industrial Attachment, Students‟ Competence, Sustainable Competitive Advantage, Indigenous Knowledge, Holistic Education, Peace Building, African Traditional Values, Rights of Children, African Education