Professor Patrick
Loch Otieno Lumumba
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Professor Patrick Loch Otieno Lumumba (PLO Lumumba) is a
Kenyan lawyer and director of the Kenya School of Law. He was born on July 17,
1962, and served as the director of the Kenya Anti-Corruption Commission from
2010 to 2017. He holds LL.B and LL.M degrees. He is also active on social
media, with an official Twitter account.
Rethinking African education
for the Future. Prof. PLO Lumumba:
"African Education is Trash!"
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/T5nSmrZTJsMIf Africa is to
compete on the global stage, it must first examine whether its universities are
preparing
its students for the demands of the modern world. This calls for a
critical evaluation of our education systems and a fundamental question that
needs answering: Are we equipping our students with the knowledge and skills to
succeed? The moment for
reflection is now.
A close examination
of many African engineering schools reveals a troubling reality: the equipment
used for training is often outdated and should belong in a museum rather than a
laboratory. While the rest of the world advances in nanotechnology and 5G
communication, African universities rely on obsolete tools, chalkboards, and
traditional teaching methods. This stark contrast places Africa at a severe
disadvantage, making it impossible to compete with other nations in scientific
and technological innovation.
As world superpowers
like China and the United States engage in technological battles, many African
institutions remain passive observers. Instead of being active
participants in the race, Africa has become a spectator, celebrating
the achievements made by others as if watching a football match. This
technological competition will ultimately determine Africa's future, leaving
the continent vulnerable to more dominance and control.
There
is no escaping this painful reality. North
Africa cannot rely solely on prayer and fasting to change its circumstances.
Faith is vital, but it must be
carried hand in hand with purposeful action and a genuine drive for
growth.
God is not a magician who will transform Africa’s fate without
effort. The direction has always been clear: "Go and subdue the
world." Yet,
intellectually leading in innovation and development, Africans
are being subdue
For
the pan-African
vision to succeed, Africa must adopt a
new way of thinking. Investing in modern education, research, and
technology is
the key to keeping Africa competitive in an ever-evolving global
landscape. Universities must be transformed into centers of excellence that
produce world-class engineers, scientists, and innovators who can drive the
continent toward self-reliance and prosperity.
Education
is the key to the future of Africa, as well as valuing scientific advancements
and empowering people rather than leaving them dependent on external forces.
The time for transformation has come, and Africans should reshape their destiny
through
education and ingenuity.
Prof. PLO Lumumba: "African education
is trash"
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/T5nSmrZTJsM
More on
Prof. PLO Lumumba on
Education for Global Influence https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IFvjQSNIJpY&t=14s
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