Grace Ogot’s “Land without Thunder” is one of those rare stories that seem to reach deep into the reader’s soul and disturb something ancient, a quiet recognition of how life, death, faith, and tradition intertwine. When I finished reading it, I was struck not just by the tragedy of Owila, but by the haunting silence that followed the thunder, a silence that spoke of guilt, broken balance, and the struggle between the living and the dead.
On the 4th of November 2025, the Avid Readers’ Forum met for yet another spirited and intellectually stimulating discussion on Grace Ogot’s short story “Land without thunder.” The lead reader for the day’s session was Billheart Braxton, a second year law student at Kabarak University. From the outset, it was clear that this was more than a literary conversation, it was a deep dive into the psychology, spirituality, and artistry embedded in African storytelling.
Kabarak University proudly celebrates Mercy Cherono, one of our outstanding students from the School of Education, Humanities & Social Sciences, for her historic achievement at the World Chess Olympiad for People with Disabilities, held in Astana, Kazakhstan.
As KTN marks 35 years of shaping Kenya s media landscape, Kabarak University joins in celebrating this remarkable milestone, one that reflects resilience, innovation, and storytelling excellence. Over the decades, KTN has not only informed and entertained audiences but has also become a key training ground for some of the country s finest media professionals, many of whom trace their roots to institutions like Kabarak University.
Kabarak University marked a significant milestone today, Friday, 31st October 2025, by officially launching a grand tree-planting initiative aimed at transforming the university grounds into an even greater ecological sanctuary. The drive, themed Tree Planting for Biodiversity Restoration, will see the planting of over 5,000 trees across the campus. This major initiative reflects the institution s strong passion for environmental stewardship and its role in promoting the national greening agenda.
Today marked a pivotal moment for academic advancement at Kabarak University as the Digital Pedagogy Training Programme was successfully held at the KABUODeL Conference Hall. This crucial session, conducted on Friday, October 31, 2025, underscored the institution s strong commitment to enhancing the quality of teaching and learning through digital innovation.
