Author: Ndavi Paul

  • Preparing Tomorrow’s Journalists: MKU Students Explore Freedom of Expression and FIMI in the Digital Age

    Preparing Tomorrow’s Journalists: MKU Students Explore Freedom of Expression and FIMI in the Digital Age

    Mount Kigali University journalism students were challenged to think critically about the information they consume, produce and share during a guest lecture on digital media literacy held on Monday, September 28, 2026. Digital Media Literacy – Preparing the Next Generation of Journalists for Today’s Information Environment, the lecture brought together journalism students, media practitioners and…

  • Finding Home Far Away From Home 
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    Finding Home Far Away From Home 

    For international students, moving to a new country for education can mean adjusting to unfamiliar surroundings, cultures and languages. At Mount Kigali University, some international students find a welcoming environment that makes the transition easier.  For Abraham Chol, studying at Mount Kigali University has been more than earning a degree it has been an experience…

  • FROM KIGALI TO HUYE: BEYOND MKU CLASSROOMS 
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    FROM KIGALI TO HUYE: BEYOND MKU CLASSROOMS 

    About twenty journalism and multimedia students from Mount Kigali University (MKU) have completed an intensive, five-day practical media training program that completely transformed their traditional classroom environment into a live, high-pressure newsroom. The hands-on workshop, which brought together students ranging from first-years to final-year undergraduates alongside peers from film and cinematography, successfully bridged the gap…

  • AI Can Assist Journalists, But Should Not Replace Them, IGIHE Chief Editor Tells MKU Students 
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    AI Can Assist Journalists, But Should Not Replace Them, IGIHE Chief Editor Tells MKU Students 

    Journalism students at Mount Kigali University were urged to embrace artificial intelligence as a tool to support their work while maintaining human judgment, verification and ethical responsibility.  Speaking during a public lecture at the university at 10 a.m., Philbert Girinema, Chief Editor at IGIHE, discussed the growing role of AI in journalism and how future…

  • Making Room for a Dream 
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    Making Room for a Dream 

    How an MKU student is turning Kigali’s housing challenge into an opportunity for students and international newcomers  For many students arriving in Kigali, finding a suitable place to live can be a difficult part of settling into the city. At Mount Kigali University Atalabi Oluwadamiloju a BBICT student is working with two colleagues to make…

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