Study skills, grades and campus life

CATs, exams and GPA: how grading works at Kenyan universities

How grading works at Kenyan universities. CATs, end-of-semester exams, GPA calculation, and what the degree classification bands mean for your career.

Supplementary exams, retakes and special exams: what they mean for your degree

Supplementary exams, retake exams and special exams at Kenyan universities. What each one is, who qualifies, and how they affect your transcript and GPA.

Public speaking on campus: Toastmasters and other places to practise

Where to practise public speaking on campus in Kenya. Toastmasters clubs, debate societies, tech talks, and low-pressure ways to build confidence speaking.

How to study at university when nobody is checking on you

How to study effectively at a Kenyan university without the structure of secondary school. Self-study habits that work when nobody is watching you.

Do grades matter for a tech career in Kenya? An honest answer

Whether grades matter for a tech career in Kenya. A direct answer for first-years deciding how much effort to put into GPA versus building skills.

Missing marks in Kenyan universities: how to follow up and protect yourself

What to do when your marks are missing at a Kenyan university. How to follow up with your department, keep proof, and protect your transcript.

How to make friends in first year when you are shy

How to make friends at a Kenyan university when you are shy or introverted. Practical moves that work without forcing you to be someone you are not.

Homesick in first year: what helps and what does not

How to handle homesickness in your first year at a Kenyan university. What actually helps, what makes it worse, and when the feeling starts to fade.

Clubs beyond tech: drama, sports, debate and why they still matter for a tech career

Why joining a non-tech club at a Kenyan university strengthens your tech career. Drama, sports, debate and leadership build skills that coding alone does not.

Student leadership in Kenya: class rep, student council and whether running is worth it

Whether student leadership at a Kenyan university is worth your time. Class rep, student council, and club leadership roles weighed for career value.

How to plan four years so you graduate employable

A year-by-year plan for Kenyan university students who want to graduate with a degree and employable skills. What to focus on in each year and why.

Scams targeting first-years: fake hostel agents, M-Pesa tricks and fake job offers

Common scams targeting first-year university students in Kenya. Fake accommodation, M-Pesa fraud, fake job offers, and how to protect yourself from each.

How to reset after a bad first semester

How to recover from a bad first semester at a Kenyan university. Practical steps for fixing your GPA, your habits, and your momentum going into semester two.