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Are you a child or young person with an interest in the future of Kenya? During this election season, we would like to hear your views about the most important issues affecting children. What would you like the next Government to do about them? This is a joint competition run by UNICEF Kenya and the Standard Group PLC. The winners will be invited to ask their questions directly to politicians during a special TV debate on children’s issues. The winners will also receive a school bag (children) or t-shirt (young people) from UNICEF, a goodie bag from the Standard Group and a certificate signed by both UNICEF and the Standard Group. The work will be featured in the Sunday Standard's Generation Next magazine, KTN's Club Kiboko, Ms President's Tv Show on KTN and on UNICEF Kenya's website and the Standard Group's website.

Subject Areas Please start by choosing one of the following six issues: 1. The best start to life – nutrition, health and education for children aged 0 to 5 years old. 2. Connecting schools to the Internet – to help improve learning outcomes. 3. Primary and community health – providing health care for children. 4. Social protection – helping poor families financially. 5. Ending violence against children – at home, at school, online and in communities. 6. Climate change – moving Kenya to a green economy and helping communities adapt to droughts and floods.

How to enter Entries can be in the form of written essays or videos. There will be two categories, for children aged 10-16 and young people aged 17-24. Essays should be maximum 1,000 words and videos maximum three minutes. To enter the challenge, you must be living in Kenya and aged 10 to 24 years old. We particularly encourage those living with disabilities to apply. Entries must be received by 10pm on Wednesday 19th April 2022.

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2nd Edition of the National Essay Writing Championship kicks off

Pwani Oil, in partnership with Kenya Primary School Head Teachers Association (KEPSHA), has today officially announced the opening of its 2 nd  annual National Essay Writing Championship to take place until 22nd November 2022.

The competition attracted at least 23,000 schools in 2021 and is held in line with Pwani Oils ’ mission to refine the lives of communities around them by sharpening creative writing and thinking skills among pupils.

Speaking while making the announcement at the start of this year’s competition, Pwani Oil Commercial Director Rajul Malde said, “We have received tremendous positive feedback from participants of past competitions hence our desire to roll out the competition once again for more pupils to benefit. Upon its completion, we shall have a mentorship program for the winners as is our tradition”

Working closely with the KEPSHA, Pwani Oil shall run the competition until 22 nd  November 2022. Thereafter, the judges shall retreat to review the submissions and schools shall retreat for National Exams and the December holiday. It targets grades 6 and 7 who will focus on this year’s theme dubbed; Roses are Red and Violets are blue, Color the world to reflect you. 

Giving his remarks, KEPSHA National Chairman Johnson Nzioka said, “Competency-Based Curriculum is about teaching children to be all rounded, especially in their areas of God-given talents, this year’s contest dubbed “Roses are Red, Violets are Blue; colour the world to reflect you” will not only strengthen the value of accumulating knowledge to improve writing skills and creative thinking but also earn participants recognition beyond a classroom grade. I wish all the participants success and may the judges be fair in their marking so as not to demoralize the efforts of the learners”.

This year, Choco Primo, Kartasi, and Umoja Rubber bearing special interests in the Kenyan Child will also join Pwani Oil and KEPSHA among the sponsors of the competition. From Pwani Oil, Sawa bathing Soap is this year’s main sponsor of the competition. The brand boasts of six Sawa soap variants which include Rose, Original, Herbal, Strawberry, Lemon + Honey and the latest entrant Sawa Chocolate.

“Just like last year, we expect even a great number of pupils to participate in this contest. Apart from recognizing the top 5 nationally, we could compile the top 50 essays and share them with the winning schools for purposes of benchmarking”, said Nzioka.

Commenting on the National Essay Writing competition, Trufoods – Choco Primo CEO Sagar Malde said “At Trufoods we believe a healthy future for an individual begins from their very early years. Therefore, we support this worthy cause of growing and nurturing a child by participating in the Sawa Essay competition in partnership with Choco Primo Drinking chocolate which provides the child with the right vitamins and minerals for an Active brain, strong bones, strong muscles and a high immune system. We invest in the future and the children are our future”

In the 2021 contest; out of the 47 winners at the county level, 24 were girls and 23 were boys, a clear indication that our learners are competing at equal levels.

“We are glad to be part of the enablers of this competition. Kartasi has been a preferred choice for budding students, offering a wide range of exercise books, notebooks, writing instruments and other stationery. Through our products, we look forward to celebrating the innovation and excellence of the participants” said Kartasi Products Limited Managing Director Rajan Malde.

At the end of the competition, winners will be awarded with a gift hamper from Trufoods, Choco Primo and Kartasi and the Top 5 national winners will be awarded a fully paid 3-day trip to the coast as well as a prize-giving ceremony at the Pwani Oil facility.

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Pwani Oil Opens submission for 2nd Annual National Essay Writing Championship

Pwani Oil, in partnership with Kenya Primary School Head Teachers Association (KEPSHA), has today officially announced the opening of its 2nd annual National Essay Writing Championship to take place until 22nd November 2022.

The competition attracted at least 23,000 schools in 2021 and is held in line with Pwani Oils’ mission to refine the lives of communities around them by sharpening creative writing and thinking skills among pupils.

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Speaking while making the announcement at the start of this year’s competition, Pwani Oil Commercial Director Rajul Malde said, “We have received tremendous positive feedback from participants of past competitions hence our desire to roll out the competition once again for more pupils to benefit. Upon its completion, we shall have a mentorship program for the winners as is our tradition”

Working closely with the KEPSHA, Pwani Oil shall run the competition until 22nd November 2022. Thereafter, the judges shall retreat to review the submissions and schools shall retreat for National Exams and the December holiday. It targets grades 6 and 7 who will focus on this year’s theme dubbed; Roses are Red and Violets are blue, Color the world to reflect you.

Giving his remarks, KEPSHA National Chairman Johnson Nzioka said, “Competency-Based Curriculum is about teaching children to be all rounded, especially in their areas of God-given talents, this year’s contest dubbed “Roses are Red, Violets are Blue; colour the world to reflect you” will not only strengthen the value of accumulating knowledge to improve writing skills and creative thinking but also earn participants recognition beyond a classroom grade. I wish all the participants success and may the judges be fair in their marking so as not to demoralize the efforts of the learners”.

This year, Choco Primo, Kartasi, and Umoja Rubber bearing special interests in the Kenyan Child will also join Pwani Oil and KEPSHA among the sponsors of the competition. From Pwani Oil, Sawa bathing Soap is this year’s main sponsor of the competition. The brand boasts of six Sawa soap variants which include Rose, Original, Herbal, Strawberry, Lemon + Honey and the latest entrant Sawa Chocolate.

“Just like last year, we expect even a great number of pupils to participate in this contest. Apart from recognizing the top 5 nationally, we could compile the top 50 essays and share them with the winning schools for purposes of benchmarking”. Said Nzioka. Commenting on the competition, Trufoods – Choco Primo CEO Sagar Malde said “At Trufoods we believe a healthy future for an individual begins from their very early years. Therefore, we support this worthy cause of growing and nurturing a child by participating in the Sawa Essay competition in partnership with Choco Primo Drinking chocolate which provides the child with the right vitamins and minerals for an Active brain, strong bones, strong muscles and a high immune system. We invest in the future and the children are our future”

In the 2021 contest; out of the 47 winners at the county level, 24 were girls and 23 were boys, a clear indication that our learners are competing at equal levels.

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“We are glad to be part of the enablers of this competition. Kartasi has been a preferred choice for budding students, offering a wide range of exercise books, notebooks, writing instruments and other stationery. Through our products, we look forward to celebrating the innovation and excellence of the participants” said Kartasi Products Limited Managing Director Rajan Malde.

At the end of the competition, winners will be awarded with a gift hamper from Trufoods, Choco Primo and Kartasi and the Top 5 national winners will be awarded a fully paid 3-day trip to the coast as well as a prize-giving ceremony at the Pwani Oil facility.

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Pwani Oil and KEPSHA Opens Submission for Second Annual National Essay Writing Championship

This week, Pwani Oil and the Kenya Primary School Head Teachers Association (KEPSHA) opened the second Annual National Essay Writing Championship that is set to take place until the 22nd of November 2022.

Last year, the essay writing competition had 23,000 schools participating and it is held following Pwani Oil’s mission of refining the lives of communities around them through sharpening creative writing and thinking skills among pupils.

While making the announcement, Pwani Oil Commercial Director Rajul Malde said,” We have received tremendous positive feedback from participants of past competitions hence our desire to roll out the competition once again for more pupils to benefit. Upon its completion, we shall have a mentorship program for the winners as is our tradition.”

The competition will take place until the 22nd of November 2022 with Pwani Oil and KEPSHA working together to ensure the competition will be carried out successfully. After this judges will go on a retreat to review the submitted essays while schools will also be having National Examinations around that time.

The competition is targeting Grades 6 and 7 who will focus on the theme, “Roses are Red and Violets are blue, and Color the world to reflect you.

On his part, the KEPSHA National Chairperson Johnson Nzioka said, “Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) is about teaching children to be all rounded, especially in their areas of God-given talents, this year’s contest dubbed “Roses are Red, Violets are Blue; colour the world to reflect you” will not only strengthen the value of accumulating knowledge to improve writing skills and creative thinking but also earn participants recognition beyond a classroom grade. I wish all the participants success and may the judges be fair in their marking so as not to demoralize the efforts of the learners.”

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Choco Primo, Kartasi and Umoja Rubber have expressed interest in the Kenyan Child and are set to join work with Pwani Oil and KEPSHA among other sponsors of the competition.

The main sponsor of this year’s competition is Sawa Bathing Soap (from Pwani Oil). The Sawa brand has six soap variants including Rose, Original, Herbal, Strawberry, Lemon + Honey and the most recent Sawa Chocolate.

“We also expect a great number of pupils to participate in this contest this year. Apart from recognizing the top 5 at the national level, we will also compile the top 50 essays and share them with the winning schools for purposes of benchmarking,” Nzioka said.

On his part, Choco Primo CEO Sagar Malde said,” At Trufoods, we believe a healthy future for an individual begins from their very early years. Therefore, we support this worthy cause of growing and nurturing a child by participating in the Sawa Essay competition in partnership with Choco Primo Drinking chocolate provides the child with the right vitamins and minerals for an Active brain, strong bones, strong muscles and a high immune system. We invest in the future and the children are our future.”

In last year’s competition, out of the 47 winners at the county level, 24 of them were girls while 23 were boys. This gave an indication that learners competed at equal levels.

“We are glad to be part of the enablers of this competition. Kartasi has been a preferred choice for budding students, offering a wide range of exercise books, notebooks writing instruments and other stationery. Through our products, we look forward to celebrating the innovation and excellence of the participants,” said Kartasi Products Limited Managing Director Rajan Malde.

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Winners of the competition will be awarded a gift hamper from Trufoods, Choco Primo and Kartasi and the Top 5 national winners will be awarded a fully paid 3-day trip to the coast as well as a prize-giving ceremony at the Pwani Oil Facilities.

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UNESCO calls for essays engaging with young researchers to enable intercultural dialogue.

UNESCO remains committed to meaningful youth engagement, with youth embraced by the Organization as both beneficiaries and key partners in co-shaping and co-delivery its mandate to build peace in the minds of women and men. This call for Essays reaffirms the importance of youth voices and agency, and reiterates the value UNESCO attaches to Youth-led knowledge production, their innovative ideas and thoughts to advance mutual understanding and peacebuilding.

Through this intellectual challenge, you are invited to: • Read UNESCO Global Report on We Need to Talk: Measuring lntercultural Dialogue for Peace and Inclusion; • Demonstrate understanding through use in your Essay of any one or more of the nine (09) structural and principle domains of the Framework mentioned in section 2 above; • Using the Framework, present concrete examples from your context of how absence of dialogue, exclusion, discrimination, marginalization and others factors impede better understanding and sustainable peace at community, national or regional levels; • Formulate clear recommendations that looks into structures, values, behaviours, and processes needed for dialogues to work as an instrument for enhancing social inclusivity and building/sustaining peace in East Africa. You may want to focus on and address any one or more of issues such as: Misunderstandings based on racial, ethnic, cultural or religious/belief differences, etc.; intolerance, marginalization or discriminations due to disability, sexual orientation, belonging to a minority group, hate speech, etc. inequalities and divisions rooted in political, economic, or social disparities, etc.

Recognizing the potential for lntercultural Dialogue and the need for better data in this area to effectively tackle pressing global issues, UNESCO has developed the UNESCO Framework for Enabling lntercultural Dialogue in partnership with the Institute for Economics and Peace. Including data from over 160 countries1 the Framework serves as a guide on how best to improve the structures1 values and processes that enable lntercultural Dialogue.

• The best three (03) essays: A round trip from home country to participate in the UNESCO Regional Launch event in Nairobi, Kenya, including accommodation; a UNESCO Certificate; opportunity to make a presentation of the essay during a dedicated session of the Launch event; publication of the Essay on the UNESCO Website; Hard copy of UNESCO publications “We Need to Talk: Measuring lntercultural Dialogue for Peace and Inclusion” (2022).
• From the 4th to 20th best Essays: A UNESCO Certificate of participation; Opportunity to participate online and contribute to the event; publication of the Essay on the UNESCO Website.

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• Eligibility: Be a young researchers or young experts aged between 18 – 35, and a national from any of the 13 Member States covered by the UNESCO Regional Office for Eastern Africa (Comoros, Djibouti, Ethiopia, Eritrea, Kenya, Madagascar, Mauritius, Rwanda, Seychelles, Tanzania, Somalia, South Sudan and Uganda).

• Language: The essay can be submitted in English or French

•Novelty/Innovation: Essays must be original, innovative and unpublished. Already published works as well as plagiarized entries will be disqualified. If you use quotations, please include the reference at the bottom of the essay (references are not included in the word count).

• Style and Format: The essay may be in academic, literary, dissertation style, and must be typed and contain a title. It should be submitted in PDF or MS Word. Font: Arial; Font Size: 12; Line and Paragraph spacing: 1.5, Word Count: 1500 – 2500 words maximum

• Copyrights: Participants are invited to transfer copyright of the contested essays to the organizer (UNESCO), through signing of an Authorization Form that MUST be submitted alongside the Essay. This will allow relevant use as well as publication of selected pieces.

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• All applications must be sent to [email protected] and [email protected] and c.c. to hc.ngandeu-ngatta.unesco.org, with the Subject: UNESCO Essay Contest-We Need to Talk, and should be submitted by 20 January 2023 20:59 p.m.
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Egerton University rolls out an essay writing competition

Egerton University Senate has rolled out an essay writing competition for its students to be held during the 2022/2023 Academic Year.

Vice Chancellor Prof. Isaac Kibwage said the competition that would be open for all categories of students seeks to sharpen their creative writing and thinking skills.

Over 20,000 students were expected to participate in the contest that runs until September 2023.

Addressing university staff and students at the Njoro Main Campus’ Kilimo hall during orientation of first year students, Prof. Kibwage stated the essays would be centered on diverse topics including engineering, environmental management and conservation, food safety and nutrition, agribusiness and economics, arts and culture, scientific innovations, medicine and climate change among others.

According to the Vice Chancellor, a panel of judges composed of University lecturers and professors would review the entries and select an initial shortlist for further assessment.

Five finalists will emerge at the end of the exercise and they will be rewarded with Sh50, 000, Sh40, 000, Sh30, 000, Sh20, 000 and Sh10, 000 respectively.

“He added, “Creative writing is one way of helping students understand the world we live in by giving them a voice to express their ideas and thoughts, a platform to explore their talents and imagine limitless life’s possibilities, even during tough times. We aspire through this competition, to inspire our students to recreate the world they live in through written expression. This is not just a writing competition but also an opportunity for participants to share their ideas and personal journeys with the world.”

Prof. Kibwage was flanked by Deputy Vice-Chancellor in charge of Administration, Planning and Development Professor Richard Mulwa, Principal, Nakuru Town Campus College Prof. Joshua Ogendo and Deputy Vice-Chancellor Academic Affairs, Professor Bernard Aduda.

He noted that the world was transiting to teaching learners to be all-rounded characters especially in their areas of God-given talents.

“The contest will not only strengthen the value of accumulating knowledge to improve writing skills and creative thinking, but also earn participants recognition beyond the lecture halls. We want more female students to be part of this because the competition is not just about essay writing. It’s also a learning experience that helps one build their self- esteem and confidence,” Prof. Kibwage indicated.

Prof. Mulwa pointed out that students should embrace peaceful ways of putting forward their grievances.

Students, the Deputy Vice Chancellor added, were expected to be law-abiding and uphold national values such as peace, respect or even love. Violent conduct to express frustrations he said is unpatriotic.

Prof. Mulwa affirmed that students should use dialogue and other alternative dispute resolution techniques and move away from violent tendencies to get their issues addressed.

According to Prof. Ogendo, students who join the university must demonstrate a high degree of discipline and hard work and be ready to be guided by the institution’s values of peace, integrity, equality and simplicity.

“Our staff takes great pride in providing a safe and secure learning environment while at the same time offering an array of exciting and challenging academic programmes. Our entire staff is committed to establishing an environment that allows students to flourish and to grow intellectually, emotionally and socially,” Prof. Ogendo said.

The Nakuru Town Campus College Principal further stated that the University’s mission was to create and sustain an enabling environment for one to identify and nurture talent by focusing on both academic and extracurricular activities.

“Our institution offers a secure and caring environment where there is equal opportunity for each student to realize their potential and our greatest pride is to see that when our students leave the institution after completing their academic programs, they join the larger society as honest, responsible, hardworking and patriotic citizens,” he said.

He added, “Doing the right thing at the right time and at the right place sums up self-discipline. It is this self-discipline that will enable individual student shine academically and in co-curricular activities.”

Prof. Aduda advised the students to ensure they follow the university rules saying, “Though there are no bells around you, time management is key, attendance of lectures and taking exams seriously. If you fail, you will have to resit and sometimes we terminate students who cannot perform. I hope we shall finish together at the end of your stay here.”

He revealed that the University had launched the Parents’ Guardians’ and Sponsors’ Portal recently to enable them access information on the students’ portal and monitor their academic progress at the University.

“During your registration, your parents were also requested to register and now we have over 4325 parents’ details and their contact details. In due course they will be accessing your academic, financial, and living life on campus,” he stated.

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Call for Submissions: The 2023 Kendeka Prize for African Literature | FREE To Submit

by Brittle Paper

February 06, 2023

The Kendeka Prize for African Literature is accepting entries for its 2023 edition. The prize will be awarded for the best unpublished short story either in fiction or creative nonfiction. There will be no fee to submit entries.

The first prize will be Kshs.100,000, while the second and the third prize shall be Kshs.50,000 and Kshs.25,000 respectively. All longlisted stories shall be published in an anthology   later in the year.

The Kendeka Prize for African Literature is an initiative by Kenyan writer Andrew Maina, aimed at encouraging Africans to write and read more. Many new talents have been discovered over the years through this prize. The winner of the 2022 prize was Scholastica Moraa (Kenya) for “Chained” and the 2021 winner was Jenny Robson (Botswana) for “Water for Wine.”

The 2023 edition of the prize was announced during the inaugural Kendeka Lecture by the incoming chairman of the Kendeka Prize, Goro Kamau, at Mount Kenya University. The lecture was delivered by Ugandan professor Austin Bukenya on “ Why Literature Matters and Literary Prizes Matter ,” so it was a fitting occasion.

Details about the judges and the award ceremony will be announced at a later date.

• Writers must be born in, or are citizens of an African country.
• Only one entry per writer is allowed.
• The winners, first and second runners-up of the past Kendeka Prize, are not eligible.
• Manuscripts should be between 3000 to 5000 words.
• Entries must be in English.
• Entries must be original and should not have been published elsewhere or longlisted in this prize or other prizes.
• Entries should be attached in Microsoft Word or Rich Text format, with the title of the story as the file name.
• The first page of the story should include the title of the story and the number of words.
• The entry must be typed in Times New Roman 12-point font with 1.5-line spacing.
• Submission email should include the writer’s legal name, telephone number, short bio, age, and country of residence.
• Writers agree that the prize organizers may publicize the fact that a story has been entered, longlisted, shortlisted, or won the prize.
• An author of a longlisted story agrees to its inclusion in the anthology, and to work with editors to get the story ready for publication.
• The longlisting of a story is not a guarantee that the story shall be included in the anthology.
• The writer gives exclusive global print and digital rights to Solano Publications Ltd for the longlisted stories for publication in an anthology. The author retains the copyright.

DEADLINE: May 15, 2023

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Joyce chizumo March 29, 2024 04:28

Am very interested to be part of this. As a writer am impressed in my art and any to achieve more and more. Please help me out for the best of good outrich to the world in exposure of my art and my personal benefits. Thank you

Mutua December 03, 2023 12:07

When is the next call for submissions of the Kendeka Prize? Eager to know to prepare.

Amos July 12, 2023 14:39

I wrote highly charged novel but only realized I'm late for 2023 submission. Please let me know of Kendeka prize for Africa for 2024. Thanks in advance Amos Tebeila

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When is call for submission for 2024 edition of the Kendeka prize. I'd love to know. Thanks.

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MEET THE WINNERS OF THE QUEEN'S COMMONWEALTH ESSAY COMPETITION 2022

The Queen's Commonwealth Essay Competition (QCEC) is the world's oldest international schools' writing contest, established by the Society in 1883. With thousands of young people taking part each year, it is an important way to recognise achievement, elevate youth voices and develop key skills through creative writing. 

Each year, entrants write on a theme that explores the Commonwealth's values, fostering an empathetic world view in the next generation of leaders and encouraging young people to consider new perspectives to the challenges that the world faces. Themes have included the environment, community, inclusion, the role of youth leadership, and gender equality. 

In the past decade alone, this high-profile competition has engaged approximately 140,000 young people, over 5,000 schools and thousands of volunteer judges across the Commonwealth. 

This year, the competition theme was 'Our Commonwealth', reflecting on our Patron Queen Elizabeth II's seven decades of service to the Commonwealth as an inspiring example of the steadfast commitment and important contribution we can all make to our societies.

We were thrilled to receive a record-breaking 26,322 entries to the QCEC from every Commonwealth region, with the winners and runners-up from New Zealand, Australia, the United Kingdom and India. Find out more about this year's winners below and watch their reactions on discovering this significant achievement!

Sawooly Li 

Senior Winner 

Age 17, New Zealand 

Sawooly Li is a 12th grade student from Rangitoto College in New Zealand. Reading and writing have always been second nature for her—a way of expressing visions, thoughts, and emotions. She loves drawing inspiration and learning from other great writers and their works. Both reading and writing are things which Sawooly aspires to continue far, far, into the future.

Sawooly also has a love for maths and physics, and is heavily involved in such areas in her school, running clubs and participating in competitions. Fostering a strong sense of community, she also leads several in-school organisations, such as UN Youth and UNICEF. In the winters, Sawooly enjoys snowboarding in New Zealand’s beautiful mountains with friends and family.

Read Sawooly's winning entry, 'Willow Trees and Waterholes' .

Madeleine Wood

Junior Winner 

Age 14, Australia 

Madeleine is 14 years old and lives in Melbourne, Australia. She is in grade 8 at Camberwell Girls Grammar School.

She loves travelling, particularly through Europe, and enjoys visiting the museums, historical landmarks and cities in each country. It is from these experiences that she gained a love for ancient, medieval, and renaissance history.

She is also an avid reader, plays the violin and spends much of her time playing basketball or swimming.

Read her winning poem, 'Catalina' .

Amaal Fawzi

Senior Runner-up

Age 17, United Kingdom

Amaal Fawzi is a 17-year-old girl who was born in Egypt, raised in Lebanon, and now lives in East London. She has an Iraqi father and a British mother, and because of the education system in Lebanon, she has started university a year early! She studies English Literature with Creative Writing and has been writing poetry for many years, though she wouldn’t say she’s been writing poetry well for all of them.

Most of the poetry and prose she likes to write is concerned with culture and identity. Her years in Lebanon formed the majority of her character and cultural experiences, so learning to interact with that in the UK has been a very interesting season. It makes for a lot of writing material, and she’d say that the way she writes is always personal and drawn somehow from her own life.

Read Amaal's poem, 'Nursing Homes' . 

Maulika Pandey

Junior  Runner-up

Age 13, India

Maulika Pandey, is an 8th grade student from Aurum the Global School.

She has always enjoyed writing since she was a child as she feels writing gives her the power to express her feelings in a creative way. Maulika also enjoys sketching and playing the guitar. Basketball is her favourite sport.

She aspires to be a successful entrepreneur but will definitely continue writing in the future.

She is a dedicated advocate for anti-bullying and body positivity.

Read her entry titled, 'The Molai Forest' .

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Discourse, debate, and analysis

Cambridge re:think essay competition 2024.

Competition Opens: 15th January, 2024

Essay Submission Deadline: 10th May, 2024 Result Announcement: 20th June, 2024 Award Ceremony and Dinner at the University of Cambridge: 30th July, 2024

We welcome talented high school students from diverse educational settings worldwide to contribute their unique perspectives to the competition.

Entry to the competition is free.

About the Competition

The spirit of the Re:think essay competition is to encourage critical thinking and exploration of a wide range of thought-provoking and often controversial topics. The competition covers a diverse array of subjects, from historical and present issues to speculative future scenarios. Participants are invited to engage deeply with these topics, critically analysing their various facets and implications. It promotes intellectual exploration and encourages participants to challenge established norms and beliefs, presenting opportunities to envision alternative futures, consider the consequences of new technologies, and reevaluate longstanding traditions. 

Ultimately, our aim is to create a platform for students and scholars to share their perspectives on pressing issues of the past and future, with the hope of broadening our collective understanding and generating innovative solutions to contemporary challenges. This year’s competition aims to underscore the importance of discourse, debate, and critical analysis in addressing complex societal issues in nine areas, including:

Religion and Politics

Political science and law, linguistics, environment, sociology and philosophy, business and investment, public health and sustainability, biotechonology.

Artificial Intelligence 

Neuroengineering

2024 essay prompts.

This year, the essay prompts are contributed by distinguished professors from Harvard, Brown, UC Berkeley, Cambridge, Oxford, and MIT.

Essay Guidelines and Judging Criteria

Review general guidelines, format guidelines, eligibility, judging criteria.

Awards and Award Ceremony

Award winners will be invited to attend the Award Ceremony and Dinner hosted at the King’s College, University of Cambridge. The Dinner is free of charge for select award recipients.

Registration and Submission

Register a participant account today and submit your essay before the deadline.

Advisory Committee and Judging Panel

The Cambridge Re:think Essay Competition is guided by an esteemed Advisory Committee comprising distinguished academics and experts from elite universities worldwide. These committee members, drawn from prestigious institutions, such as Harvard, Cambridge, Oxford, and MIT, bring diverse expertise in various disciplines.

They play a pivotal role in shaping the competition, contributing their insights to curate the themes and framework. Their collective knowledge and scholarly guidance ensure the competition’s relevance, academic rigour, and intellectual depth, setting the stage for aspiring minds to engage with thought-provoking topics and ideas.

We are honoured to invite the following distinguished professors to contribute to this year’s competition.

The judging panel of the competition comprises leading researchers and professors from Harvard, MIT, Stanford, Cambridge, and Oxford, engaging in a strictly double blind review process.

Keynote Speeches by 10 Nobel Laureates

We are beyond excited to announce that multiple Nobel laureates have confirmed to attend and speak at this year’s ceremony on 30th July, 2024 .

They will each be delivering a keynote speech to the attendees. Some of them distinguished speakers will speak virtually, while others will attend and present in person and attend the Reception at Cambridge.

Why has religion remained a force in a secular world? 

Professor Commentary:

Arguably, the developed world has become more secular in the last century or so. The influence of Christianity, e.g. has diminished and people’s life worlds are less shaped by faith and allegiance to Churches. Conversely, arguments have persisted that hold that we live in a post-secular world. After all, religion – be it in terms of faith, transcendence, or meaning – may be seen as an alternative to a disenchanted world ruled by entirely profane criteria such as economic rationality, progressivism, or science. Is the revival of religion a pale reminder of a by-gone past or does it provide sources of hope for the future?

‘Religion in the Public Sphere’ by Jürgen Habermas (European Journal of Philosophy, 2006)

In this paper, philosopher Jürgen Habermas discusses the limits of church-state separation, emphasizing the significant contribution of religion to public discourse when translated into publicly accessible reasons.

‘Public Religions in the Modern World’ by José Casanova (University Of Chicago Press, 1994)

Sociologist José Casanova explores the global emergence of public religion, analyzing case studies from Catholicism and Protestantism in Spain, Poland, Brazil, and the USA, challenging traditional theories of secularization.

‘The Power of Religion in the Public Sphere’ by Judith Butler, Jürgen Habermas, Charles Taylor, and Cornel West (Edited by Eduardo Mendieta and Jonathan VanAntwerpen, Columbia University Press, 2011)

This collection features dialogues by prominent intellectuals on the role of religion in the public sphere, examining various approaches and their impacts on cultural, social, and political debates.

‘Rethinking Secularism’ by Craig Calhoun, Mark Juergensmeyer, and Jonathan VanAntwerpen (Oxford University Press, 2011)

An interdisciplinary examination of secularism, this book challenges traditional views, highlighting the complex relationship between religion and secularism in contemporary global politics.

‘God is Back: How the Global Rise of Faith is Changing the World’ by John Micklethwait and Adrian Wooldridge (Penguin, 2010)

Micklethwait and Wooldridge argue for the coexistence of religion and modernity, suggesting that religious beliefs can contribute to a more open, tolerant, and peaceful modern world.

‘Multiculturalism’ by Tariq Modood (Polity Press, 2013)

Sociologist Tariq Modood emphasizes the importance of multiculturalism in integrating diverse identities, particularly in post-immigration contexts, and its role in shaping democratic citizenship.

‘God’s Agents: Biblical Publicity in Contemporary England’ by Matthew Engelke (University of California Press, 2013)

In this ethnographic study, Matthew Engelke explores how a group in England seeks to expand the role of religion in the public sphere, challenging perceptions of religion in post-secular England.

Gene therapy is a medical approach that treats or prevents disease by correcting the underlying genetic problem. Is gene therapy better than traditional medicines? What are the pros and cons of using gene therapy as a medicine? Is gene therapy justifiable?

Especially after Covid-19 mRNA vaccines, gene therapy is getting more and more interesting approach to cure. That’s why that could be interesting to think about. I believe that students will enjoy and learn a lot while they are investigating this topic.

The Hall at King’s College, Cambridge

The Hall was designed by William Wilkins in the 1820s and is considered one of the most magnificent halls of its era. The first High Table dinner in the Hall was held in February 1828, and ever since then, the splendid Hall has been where members of the college eat and where formal dinners have been held for centuries.

The Award Ceremony and Dinner will be held in the Hall in the evening of  30th July, 2024.

Stretching out down to the River Cam, the Back Lawn has one of the most iconic backdrop of King’s College Chapel. 

The early evening reception will be hosted on the Back Lawn with the iconic Chapel in the background (weather permitting). 

King’s College Chapel

With construction started in 1446 by Henry VI and took over a century to build, King’s College Chapel is one of the most iconic buildings in the world, and is a splendid example of late Gothic architecture. 

Attendees are also granted complimentary access to the King’s College Chapel before and during the event. 

Confirmed Nobel Laureates

Dr Thomas R. Cech

The nobel prize in chemistry 1989 , for the discovery of catalytic properties of rna.

Thomas Robert Cech is an American chemist who shared the 1989 Nobel Prize in Chemistry with Sidney Altman, for their discovery of the catalytic properties of RNA. Cech discovered that RNA could itself cut strands of RNA, suggesting that life might have started as RNA. He found that RNA can not only transmit instructions, but also that it can speed up the necessary reactions.

He also studied telomeres, and his lab discovered an enzyme, TERT (telomerase reverse transcriptase), which is part of the process of restoring telomeres after they are shortened during cell division.

As president of Howard Hughes Medical Institute, he promoted science education, and he teaches an undergraduate chemistry course at the University of Colorado

Sir Richard J. Roberts

The nobel prize in medicine 1993 .

F or the discovery of split genes

During 1969–1972, Sir Richard J. Roberts did postdoctoral research at Harvard University before moving to Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory, where he was hired by James Dewey Watson, a co-discoverer of the structure of DNA and a fellow Nobel laureate. In this period he also visited the MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology for the first time, working alongside Fred Sanger. In 1977, he published his discovery of RNA splicing. In 1992, he moved to New England Biolabs. The following year, he shared a Nobel Prize with his former colleague at Cold Spring Harbor Phillip Allen Sharp.

His discovery of the alternative splicing of genes, in particular, has had a profound impact on the study and applications of molecular biology. The realisation that individual genes could exist as separate, disconnected segments within longer strands of DNA first arose in his 1977 study of adenovirus, one of the viruses responsible for causing the common cold. Robert’s research in this field resulted in a fundamental shift in our understanding of genetics, and has led to the discovery of split genes in higher organisms, including human beings.

Dr Aaron Ciechanover

The nobel prize in chemistry 2004 .

F or the discovery of ubiquitin-mediated protein degradation

Aaron Ciechanover is one of Israel’s first Nobel Laureates in science, earning his Nobel Prize in 2004 for his work in ubiquitination. He is honored for playing a central role in the history of Israel and in the history of the Technion – Israel Institute of Technology.

Dr Ciechanover is currently a Technion Distinguished Research Professor in the Ruth and Bruce Rappaport Faculty of Medicine and Research Institute at the Technion. He is a member of the Israel Academy of Sciences and Humanities, the Pontifical Academy of Sciences, the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, the Russian Academy of Sciences and is a foreign associate of the United States National Academy of Sciences. In 2008, he was a visiting Distinguished Chair Professor at NCKU, Taiwan. As part of Shenzhen’s 13th Five-Year Plan funding research in emerging technologies and opening “Nobel laureate research labs”, in 2018 he opened the Ciechanover Institute of Precision and Regenerative Medicine at the Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen campus.

Dr Robert Lefkowitz

The nobel prize in chemistry 2012 .

F or the discovery of G protein-coupled receptors

Robert Joseph Lefkowitz is an American physician (internist and cardiologist) and biochemist. He is best known for his discoveries that reveal the inner workings of an important family G protein-coupled receptors, for which he was awarded the 2012 Nobel Prize for Chemistry with Brian Kobilka. He is currently an Investigator with the Howard Hughes Medical Institute as well as a James B. Duke Professor of Medicine and Professor of Biochemistry and Chemistry at Duke University.

Dr Lefkowitz made a remarkable contribution in the mid-1980s when he and his colleagues cloned the gene first for the β-adrenergic receptor, and then rapidly thereafter, for a total of 8 adrenergic receptors (receptors for adrenaline and noradrenaline). This led to the seminal discovery that all GPCRs (which include the β-adrenergic receptor) have a very similar molecular structure. The structure is defined by an amino acid sequence which weaves its way back and forth across the plasma membrane seven times. Today we know that about 1,000 receptors in the human body belong to this same family. The importance of this is that all of these receptors use the same basic mechanisms so that pharmaceutical researchers now understand how to effectively target the largest receptor family in the human body. Today, as many as 30 to 50 percent of all prescription drugs are designed to “fit” like keys into the similarly structured locks of Dr Lefkowitz’ receptors—everything from anti-histamines to ulcer drugs to beta blockers that help relieve hypertension, angina and coronary disease.

Dr Lefkowitz is among the most highly cited researchers in the fields of biology, biochemistry, pharmacology, toxicology, and clinical medicine according to Thomson-ISI.

Dr Joachim Frank

The nobel prize in chemistry 2017 .

F or developing cryo-electron microscopy

Joachim Frank is a German-American biophysicist at Columbia University and a Nobel laureate. He is regarded as the founder of single-particle cryo-electron microscopy (cryo-EM), for which he shared the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 2017 with Jacques Dubochet and Richard Henderson. He also made significant contributions to structure and function of the ribosome from bacteria and eukaryotes.

In 1975, Dr Frank was offered a position of senior research scientist in the Division of Laboratories and Research (now Wadsworth Center), New York State Department of Health,where he started working on single-particle approaches in electron microscopy. In 1985 he was appointed associate and then (1986) full professor at the newly formed Department of Biomedical Sciences of the University at Albany, State University of New York. In 1987 and 1994, he went on sabbaticals in Europe, one to work with Richard Henderson, Laboratory of Molecular Biology Medical Research Council in Cambridge and the other as a Humboldt Research Award winner with Kenneth C. Holmes, Max Planck Institute for Medical Research in Heidelberg. In 1998, Dr Frank was appointed investigator of the Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI). Since 2003 he was also lecturer at Columbia University, and he joined Columbia University in 2008 as professor of Biochemistry and Molecular Biophysics and of biological sciences.

Dr Barry C. Barish

The nobel prize in physics 2017 .

For the decisive contributions to the detection of gravitational waves

Dr Barry Clark Barish is an American experimental physicist and Nobel Laureate. He is a Linde Professor of Physics, emeritus at California Institute of Technology and a leading expert on gravitational waves.

In 2017, Barish was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics along with Rainer Weiss and Kip Thorne “for decisive contributions to the LIGO detector and the observation of gravitational waves”. He said, “I didn’t know if I would succeed. I was afraid I would fail, but because I tried, I had a breakthrough.”

In 2018, he joined the faculty at University of California, Riverside, becoming the university’s second Nobel Prize winner on the faculty.

In the fall of 2023, he joined Stony Brook University as the inaugural President’s Distinguished Endowed Chair in Physics.

In 2023, Dr Barish was awarded the National Medal of Science by President Biden in a White House ceremony.

Dr Harvey J. Alter

The nobel prize in medicine 2020 .

For the discovery of Hepatitis C virus

Dr Harvey J. Alter is an American medical researcher, virologist, physician and Nobel Prize laureate, who is best known for his work that led to the discovery of the hepatitis C virus. Alter is the former chief of the infectious disease section and the associate director for research of the Department of Transfusion Medicine at the Warren Grant Magnuson Clinical Center in the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in Bethesda, Maryland. In the mid-1970s, Alter and his research team demonstrated that most post-transfusion hepatitis cases were not due to hepatitis A or hepatitis B viruses. Working independently, Alter and Edward Tabor, a scientist at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, proved through transmission studies in chimpanzees that a new form of hepatitis, initially called “non-A, non-B hepatitis” caused the infections, and that the causative agent was probably a virus. This work eventually led to the discovery of the hepatitis C virus in 1988, for which he shared the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 2020 along with Michael Houghton and Charles M. Rice.

Dr Alter has received recognition for the research leading to the discovery of the virus that causes hepatitis C. He was awarded the Distinguished Service Medal, the highest award conferred to civilians in United States government public health service, and the 2000 Albert Lasker Award for Clinical Medical Research.

Dr Ardem Patapoutian

The nobel prize in medicine 2021 .

For discovering how pressure is translated into nerve impulses

Dr Ardem Patapoutian is an Lebanese-American molecular biologist, neuroscientist, and Nobel Prize laureate of Armenian descent. He is known for his work in characterising the PIEZO1, PIEZO2, and TRPM8 receptors that detect pressure, menthol, and temperature. Dr Patapoutian is a neuroscience professor and Howard Hughes Medical Institute investigator at Scripps Research in La Jolla, California. In 2021, he won the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine jointly with David Julius.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why should I participate in the Re:think essay competition? 

The Re:think Essay competition is meant to serve as fertile ground for honing writing skills, fostering critical thinking, and refining communication abilities. Winning or participating in reputable contests can lead to recognition, awards, scholarships, or even publication opportunities, elevating your academic profile for college applications and future endeavours. Moreover, these competitions facilitate intellectual growth by encouraging exploration of diverse topics, while also providing networking opportunities and exposure to peers, educators, and professionals. Beyond accolades, they instil confidence, prepare for higher education demands, and often allow you to contribute meaningfully to societal conversations or causes, making an impact with your ideas.

Who is eligible to enter the Re:think essay competition?  

As long as you’re currently attending high school, regardless of your location or background, you’re eligible to participate. We welcome students from diverse educational settings worldwide to contribute their unique perspectives to the competition.

Is there any entry fee for the competition? 

There is no entry fee for the competition. Waiving the entry fee for our essay competition demonstrates CCIR’s dedication to equity. CCIR believes everyone should have an equal chance to participate and showcase their talents, regardless of financial circumstances. Removing this barrier ensures a diverse pool of participants and emphasises merit and creativity over economic capacity, fostering a fair and inclusive environment for all contributors.

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Writers are always looking for opportunities to showcase their work. It’s quite difficult when we’re talking about all the self-published books available these days. It’s quite easy for your work to get lost in the masses.

That is why essay writing competitions can be such an excellent opportunity to get your work in front of eager eyes, crafting a name for yourself while training your skills to become a better writer.

There are numerous essay writing competitions all over Africa; you merely have to look for them. Today we’ll be talking about the type of essay writing competitions in Kenya to be more specific.

Why Enter Into an Essay Writing Competition?

Entering into an essay writing competition is a smart thing to do. Not only are you exposed to unique writing challenges, but you also have a voice when it comes to real socio-economic problems within your region.

These solutions often check with government officials and other non-profit organisations and could eventually turn into a real solution apply in the real world.

It is something that should get everyone excited. Your idea could get funded by organisations that believe in your proposal, but it’s of the utmost importance to adhere to the rules of the competition to be eligible for a prize.

Even if you’re the idea isn’t picked up by an NGO or a government agency, you can still walk away with the first price which in most cases are cash based. However, individual competitions also include scholarships and much more!

Furthermore, having a winning essay on your curriculum would also help you in advancing your career in your given field of study. It creates credibility and adds value to your name. And as we know, a good name is worth more than gold.

Understanding the Topics

Most essay writing competitions focus on a singular theme. It allows the judges to sift through the hundreds, if not thousands of entries, and see who has the best position on the subject matter.

Depending on the given topic, it would be essential to familiarise yourself with all the resource material surrounding the subject matter. Read books, watch interviews, tutorials, webinars, online articles and much more.

Essentially, saturate yourself within the content to make the information flow from your fingertips.

You’ll also want to set up your primary arguments before actually starting to write. Once you’ve developed this skeleton overview of your essay, find the supporting arguments before typing out a single word. It will speed up the process of writing, help solidify your message and hopefully get you closer to walking away with first prize in the essay writing contest.

Understanding the Format

Another significant thing that you must always look at is the required format. Is it single spaced or double spaced? Is there a limit on the number of words you can use? What citation format is required?

All of these elements might mean the difference between winning and being disqualified from the competition. Thus, before writing anything make sure you’re hitting all the notes within your essay to give yourself a higher chance of walking away with the prize.

Understanding the Requirements

You must also see whether you’re eligible for entry or not. Many of these competitions require specific elements to include. For some, it means you need at least a PhD or a master’s degree in a particular field of study.

There might also be elements such as age, geographical location, spoken language and much more that you should consider. Be sure to verify everything before writing as you don’t want to be wasting your time on a contest you are not eligible for it.

Another thing that many writers might ignore is the deadline. I’ve met so many writers working on their essays that missed the deadline. Be sure to have your paper completed at least a week before the deadline so you can make sure you have everything you need.

Why Essay Contests Make You a Better Writer

When you enter into a contest, you’re pitting against other talented essay writers . It means that you’ll have to bring your A-game every time. It also provides a point of reference about the talents of other writers.

It’s always good to push yourself to the next level. Thus, entering into essay writing competitions, irrespective of where you locate, is a brilliant idea.

Kenya has plenty of opportunities to participate in these kinds of competitions. You should be scouting locally as well as nationally to identify these types of games. By doing a simple Google Search, you’ll be able to track down plenty of essay writing competitions in Kenya, and we would recommend you enter in as many as you possibly can. Some of these writing competitions might be for money, others for scholarships and so on. Irrespective of the prize, the exposure to writing will only benefit you.

Practice makes perfect, and if you place yourself in the competitive environment frequently, you will not only increase your skills, you might even walk away with first prize.

Be sure to search for essay writing competitions in Kenya and see if you’re eligible to participate. Once this has established, enter into as many as you possibly can you can only benefit from these activities.  

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