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Four Maseno University ICT staff successfully underwent a Web Server Administration Training organized by the Kenya Education Network (KENET) from July 7-10, 2026. The instructor-led programme sought to strengthen the technical capacity of the participants to effectively manage the day-to-day operations of institutional systems.
Throughout the four days, the training was delivered through a combination of lectures and hands-on practical sessions. Key areas covered included Linux server administration, web server configuration, server security, database management, website migration...
For a long time, microscopic urinalysis has been one of the most widely used laboratory tests for diagnosing and monitoring a wide range of diseases. Laboratory technicians examine urine sediments under a microscope to detect abnormalities associated with conditions such as urinary tract infections, kidney disease, and diabetes-related complications. Despite its clinical value, the process remains largely manual, making it time-consuming, prone to variations in interpretation and susceptible to missing subtle abnormalities that could delay diagnosis.
Tea has long been one of Kenya's economic success stories. As the leading agricultural export and the country's second-largest foreign exchange earner, the tea industry supports millions of livelihoods, including smallholder farmers, factory workers, transporters, and exporters.
One of the most critical stages in tea processing is withering, where freshly plucked leaves are gently dried using a continuous flow of warm air. In most Kenyan tea factories, this heat is generated by wood-fired biomass boilers. While this approach has served the industry for decades, it contributes to de...
Nestled in the growing community of Kisaju in Kitengela, Kajiado East Technical and Vocational College is experiencing a remarkable digital transformation. The introduction of the KENET Building Opportunities/Leveraging Technologies (BOLT) internet has significantly enhanced the institution's learning environment, transforming how training is delivered, how students learn, and how the institution is managed. The once persistent challenge of limited internet access has now been replaced by stable connectivity that supports blended learning, online research, and digital comm...
Ms. Salome Chemiat, a Teaching Fellow at Strathmore University, presented a paper titled “An Adaptive Game-Based Educational Tool for Maternal and Neonatal Health: A Proof-of-Concept Study” at the 2026 12th International Conference on Education and Training Technologies (ICETT 2026) held in Seoul, South Korea from May 22-24, 2026 following a Travel Grant issued by KENET.