Friday 12th November, 2010
Ronnel N. Onchagwa points out the major highlights of the semester mentioning the good, the bad and the ugly aspects
The semester is almost over and now everybody is preoccupied with exams. For students, especially in the school of Information Sciences, it has been quite an eventful 14-week period. Most occurrences were very usual and rather predictable, while in some cases, the unexpected became the expected. The following is a recap of the key highlights of the semester:
The Good
The school of Information Sciences introduced a new course; Bsc Informatics.
The sixth Annual International Conference was held in MTL and in the school of Information Sciences. The guest of honour, Hon William Ruto, however failed to turn up but it was a holiday in disguise as there were no classes in SIS for one week.
Several dignitaries, among them East African Community Permanent secretary Mr. David Nalo, paid a visit to the school of Information Sciences and were hosted live on MUFM.
The long overdue review of the MUISSA constitution was instituted but very few students got to participate in the process.
Something like a mobile telephone base station (popularly referred to as a booster) is being erected on the roof of hostel H, apparently to solve network failure problems inherent in the Soweto region.
The Bad
It was definitely not a great semester for the MUISSA executive committee. First, the chairperson left for Nairobi campus then the sports day, the only major event of the semester, was ruined. Tempers flared at the pitch as a football match between second years and third years almost turned chaotic due to a ‘referee error’. Secondly, a goat that was meant for the winners disappeared mysteriously and now officials have suggested that they will get a cow next time for ‘security reasons’. Later in the evening, all the invited guests for what was supposed to be a dinner failed to turn up.
An individual alleged to have been caught red handed stealing clothes from a clothes line behind hostel D in the dead of the night, received a thorough beating from an enraged mob. It took the intervention of security personnel to save him an eminent meeting with his maker.
The cruel hand of death, in September, robbed us of a dedicated student fondly referred to as Papa by his classmates. Up to his demise, Mr. Samuel Kurgat was a fourth year student in the school of Information Sciences majoring in Library and Information Studies.
The Ugly
Several foetuses, believed to have been aborted in the hostels, were discovered in the sewerage system.
The semester also witnessed the return of the infamous Peter Mashoka* with his crude midnight antics and shenanigans.
Its push and shove in the accountant’s office and the dean’s office in a last minute attempt to get exam cards.
The Editor and the entire Newsround team wishes all our readers BEST OF LUCK in their end of semester examinations.
Thursday, November 11, 2010
THE FINALISTS’ HEADACHE
Wednesday 10th November, 2010
By Andal Collins
Old is gold. Perhaps this is one of the oldest sayings that have stood the test of time. Vintage wine gets better with age. Wisdom increases abundantly with increase in age. But to be old could be one of the most painful experiences.
They say the old hate to live but fear to die. This is the dilemma, the paradox of life finalists find themselves ensnared in. The clock is ticking away fast. It produces so clear a sound that it gives them a feeling of both ecstasy and sadness. To go or not to go is the question, but do they have a choice?
They have undergone the churning process and on the precipice of the abyss of the jungle of the competitive world. Starting a new life will not be an easy thing. Those living in urban centres will be ejected by their hosts since they will be old enough to stand on their feet. Without a job, each will have to rent a house, buy a mattress with the floor as the bed for a start since to have a bed will be part of their short term dreams. The ones in rural areas will think of travelling to urban centres for jobs after briefly sojourning at their homes that would readily catapult them off their backs.
Finding a job will be a job in itself. With no HELB loan to boost their lifestyles they will be forced to move from door to door seeking employment. It will not be a surprise meeting some in the streets, envelopes in their hands in the name of hunting for jobs. Some will be found in the parks, properly dressed, neck tie in its place, disguising hunger with a little siesta after a botched appointment with a- would-be employer. They will have to contend with the high fares.
Friends will desert them since they are viewed as the crème de la crème of the society who should be paragons of success. They will point them to their friends and whisper, ‘He is a graduate but where is the difference’.
Some will be indebted to the local mama mboga who will open a debtors’ book for these intellectuals loaded with knowledge and the potential for a good life. Later their names would be transferred to the bad debtors’ book. They will forego breakfast since paraffin must be conserved in the absence of ‘free’ electricity and the consideration of a coil as a contraband commodity by the landlord.
After a couple of years they will be old and golden enough to marry. Men will see no urgent need to marry even though the urge would be there. Their parents will pressure them, not only to send some money for their younger siblings in high school, but also to marry. They will look at the roof, stare directly at the web of soot in the ceiling, and clench their fists and swear- ‘I will marry when I want’.
The ladies will be worried about their progressing ages. They will look around for prospective husbands but the prospective ones will have sworn. The ‘unprospective’ ones will consider them ‘unmarriable’ due to their enlightenment and level of education. They will face the mirror fervently and swear- ‘Am Independent’.
They will need money to replenish the old wardrobe if any. Their shoes will begin to beg for ware and tear allowance due to the inattention by their owners. Some will no doubt be lucky to land themselves jobs. The jobless ones will meet them and wonder how old they will have become as a result of good life.
But optimistically they will later land jobs. And since they are the products of the society, the whole society, they will be expected to support everyone including the ones who were once envious of their achievements due to the extensions that is characteristic of our societies. They will be contacted in the wake of funerals far and wide and all relatives will want to know where they work and what they do. If they fail to support those that have raised them, they will be cursed.
These are some of the experiences awaiting most finalists ‘outside’. So people should not wonder why they lack the zest for life as compared to the new members of this little ‘society’. They ponder so hard their next move that there is no time to wear a smile. Look at their faces and you will see.
(The writer is a fourth year student in the school of Education)
candalitto@yahoo.com
By Andal Collins
Old is gold. Perhaps this is one of the oldest sayings that have stood the test of time. Vintage wine gets better with age. Wisdom increases abundantly with increase in age. But to be old could be one of the most painful experiences.
They say the old hate to live but fear to die. This is the dilemma, the paradox of life finalists find themselves ensnared in. The clock is ticking away fast. It produces so clear a sound that it gives them a feeling of both ecstasy and sadness. To go or not to go is the question, but do they have a choice?
They have undergone the churning process and on the precipice of the abyss of the jungle of the competitive world. Starting a new life will not be an easy thing. Those living in urban centres will be ejected by their hosts since they will be old enough to stand on their feet. Without a job, each will have to rent a house, buy a mattress with the floor as the bed for a start since to have a bed will be part of their short term dreams. The ones in rural areas will think of travelling to urban centres for jobs after briefly sojourning at their homes that would readily catapult them off their backs.
Finding a job will be a job in itself. With no HELB loan to boost their lifestyles they will be forced to move from door to door seeking employment. It will not be a surprise meeting some in the streets, envelopes in their hands in the name of hunting for jobs. Some will be found in the parks, properly dressed, neck tie in its place, disguising hunger with a little siesta after a botched appointment with a- would-be employer. They will have to contend with the high fares.
Friends will desert them since they are viewed as the crème de la crème of the society who should be paragons of success. They will point them to their friends and whisper, ‘He is a graduate but where is the difference’.
Some will be indebted to the local mama mboga who will open a debtors’ book for these intellectuals loaded with knowledge and the potential for a good life. Later their names would be transferred to the bad debtors’ book. They will forego breakfast since paraffin must be conserved in the absence of ‘free’ electricity and the consideration of a coil as a contraband commodity by the landlord.
After a couple of years they will be old and golden enough to marry. Men will see no urgent need to marry even though the urge would be there. Their parents will pressure them, not only to send some money for their younger siblings in high school, but also to marry. They will look at the roof, stare directly at the web of soot in the ceiling, and clench their fists and swear- ‘I will marry when I want’.
The ladies will be worried about their progressing ages. They will look around for prospective husbands but the prospective ones will have sworn. The ‘unprospective’ ones will consider them ‘unmarriable’ due to their enlightenment and level of education. They will face the mirror fervently and swear- ‘Am Independent’.
They will need money to replenish the old wardrobe if any. Their shoes will begin to beg for ware and tear allowance due to the inattention by their owners. Some will no doubt be lucky to land themselves jobs. The jobless ones will meet them and wonder how old they will have become as a result of good life.
But optimistically they will later land jobs. And since they are the products of the society, the whole society, they will be expected to support everyone including the ones who were once envious of their achievements due to the extensions that is characteristic of our societies. They will be contacted in the wake of funerals far and wide and all relatives will want to know where they work and what they do. If they fail to support those that have raised them, they will be cursed.
These are some of the experiences awaiting most finalists ‘outside’. So people should not wonder why they lack the zest for life as compared to the new members of this little ‘society’. They ponder so hard their next move that there is no time to wear a smile. Look at their faces and you will see.
(The writer is a fourth year student in the school of Education)
candalitto@yahoo.com
SHH!! BRAINS AT WORK!
Wednesday 10th November 2010
By Benard Rutto
Additional reading, further studying and extra revision; fewer sprees, less talk, no movies and no visits, Etc are the rules to be adhered to in this season and time of the semester.
“I never get used to exams,” a comrade confesses, and with a sense of urgency picks up piles of books and handouts and scurries out. He is in so much a haste that he can’t pause to utter a word or even a salutation. To some degree, exams make certain people antagonistic. Hours later, he turns up and ravenously proclaims war against hunger which apparently had caused him to abandon, sorry, to pause the ‘brain-feeding’ exercise. And to prove how egg-head he has become in such a short time, he quotes Francis Bacon, “Some books are to be tasted, others to be swallowed, and some few to be chewed and digested.” He probably must have digested one or more.
The library is the place to be; it now experiences a reduction in size, as students cramp in at each instant
Spots which appeared to be a no-go-zone at the onset of the semester, have all of a sudden become frequently visited, and have even become a ‘habitat’ for some. The library is the place to be; it now experiences a reduction in size, as students cramp in at each instant. For those who do not find spaces in Margaret Thatcher Library (MTL), their rooms remain closed with a graveyard silence, proclaiming an assertive message to announce; ‘DO NOT DISTURB!’
For a student in the university, tests are a common place. Assignments, group-work, sit-in CAT’s, and exams already done put together, adds up to a numerous tally. With only a few days remaining and counting, the clock is expeditiously ticking away than any other time in a normal life.
The education system in Kenya has been criticized heavily for advancing competition rather than learning. It matters more when you have scripts, papers and certificates with high grades as proofs and not the substance and knowledge it claims. This fact gives the wrong impression and promotes panic and deceives some students to resort to mwakenyas. Examination rules denounces other ways of reference during exams other than that which are downloaded from the intellect in real time.
(The writer is fourth year student in the school of Information Sciences)
Quote of the day:
‘Do not on any account attempt to write on both sides of the paper at once’
-W. C. Sellar
By Benard Rutto
Additional reading, further studying and extra revision; fewer sprees, less talk, no movies and no visits, Etc are the rules to be adhered to in this season and time of the semester.
“I never get used to exams,” a comrade confesses, and with a sense of urgency picks up piles of books and handouts and scurries out. He is in so much a haste that he can’t pause to utter a word or even a salutation. To some degree, exams make certain people antagonistic. Hours later, he turns up and ravenously proclaims war against hunger which apparently had caused him to abandon, sorry, to pause the ‘brain-feeding’ exercise. And to prove how egg-head he has become in such a short time, he quotes Francis Bacon, “Some books are to be tasted, others to be swallowed, and some few to be chewed and digested.” He probably must have digested one or more.
The library is the place to be; it now experiences a reduction in size, as students cramp in at each instant
Spots which appeared to be a no-go-zone at the onset of the semester, have all of a sudden become frequently visited, and have even become a ‘habitat’ for some. The library is the place to be; it now experiences a reduction in size, as students cramp in at each instant. For those who do not find spaces in Margaret Thatcher Library (MTL), their rooms remain closed with a graveyard silence, proclaiming an assertive message to announce; ‘DO NOT DISTURB!’
For a student in the university, tests are a common place. Assignments, group-work, sit-in CAT’s, and exams already done put together, adds up to a numerous tally. With only a few days remaining and counting, the clock is expeditiously ticking away than any other time in a normal life.
The education system in Kenya has been criticized heavily for advancing competition rather than learning. It matters more when you have scripts, papers and certificates with high grades as proofs and not the substance and knowledge it claims. This fact gives the wrong impression and promotes panic and deceives some students to resort to mwakenyas. Examination rules denounces other ways of reference during exams other than that which are downloaded from the intellect in real time.
(The writer is fourth year student in the school of Information Sciences)
Quote of the day:
‘Do not on any account attempt to write on both sides of the paper at once’
-W. C. Sellar
HOW AN ALARM CLOCK SAVED A BROKEN HEART
Tuesday 9th November, 2010
Raymond Yego tells of a story that never stood the test of time
I remember vividly the first time I set my feet in this place that was to be my home for now close to four years. As someone who is always moved by the drive to put pen to paper, I thought, “What a wonderful stay will it be! “ I said this to myself as a point of assurance to this coward in me that is always afraid of new surroundings.
I believe that one of the reasons one worked very hard to get to campus is not only to achieve their future life professionally but also grow in other dimension; the social life being a focal reference at this point. That reminds me of a story I have to tell.
I often tell people not to forget the verse that follows the line in the bible; enjoy your youth while still young…
One time, my colleague was telling me how lecherous he had tended to be sometimes ago. Having had a girlfriend who was rather older and taking quite a technical course than him, he had all the campus time on his side. His girlfriend lived in the very silent, calm ladies’ Ngeria residence, far away from the so called CBD (Soweto). His attempt to bite more than he could chew did not stop him regardless of the many times he had failed. He could, everyday, go to the very many meeting joints in campus to have fun and enjoy his youth as the bible said. I often tell people not to forget the verse that follows the line in the bible; enjoy your youth while still young…
For our comrade, one night was quite different. Almost all the time, he could get back to the girlfriends place at night and the following day when the girlfriend could shout at him and tell him to stop coming over late, he would defend himself by saying it was only 11pm when he arrived and that was not late by any chance. This was definitely not his night.
Earlier during the day, door-to-door vendors had arrived at his girlfriend’s room and sold her a talking alarm clock that would say exactly what time it was when ‘pressed’. As usual he arrived staggering banging the door before he remembered he had his own room keys that the girlfriend had got from a key cutter. With no precision, he poked the door with the key until he finally slid it into the right hole. The door swung open and immediately, like she was waiting for this moment, she pushed the button to the talking alarm which in turn went, “it is now 4:30am, 21 seconds.” How funny is this! I laughed as I continued to eagerly listen to what happened next.
“Get out!” she screamed. “Everyday I do tell you, or rather pound it into your thick skull that this is no toilet you come into whatever time you want to budge in for a call!”
He, instead, continued his mimicry of her with gestures putting in the American accent that the girlfriend had adopted after watching a few black American movies. She was faking it till she makes it. Hahaha!
All in all, that was the last time my friend ever had to see the door steps of this lady’s room. She had had enough, loved in vain with very little in return.
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QUOTE OF THE DAY:
You can fool some people at some time but not all the people all the time
Raymond Yego tells of a story that never stood the test of time
I remember vividly the first time I set my feet in this place that was to be my home for now close to four years. As someone who is always moved by the drive to put pen to paper, I thought, “What a wonderful stay will it be! “ I said this to myself as a point of assurance to this coward in me that is always afraid of new surroundings.
I believe that one of the reasons one worked very hard to get to campus is not only to achieve their future life professionally but also grow in other dimension; the social life being a focal reference at this point. That reminds me of a story I have to tell.
I often tell people not to forget the verse that follows the line in the bible; enjoy your youth while still young…
One time, my colleague was telling me how lecherous he had tended to be sometimes ago. Having had a girlfriend who was rather older and taking quite a technical course than him, he had all the campus time on his side. His girlfriend lived in the very silent, calm ladies’ Ngeria residence, far away from the so called CBD (Soweto). His attempt to bite more than he could chew did not stop him regardless of the many times he had failed. He could, everyday, go to the very many meeting joints in campus to have fun and enjoy his youth as the bible said. I often tell people not to forget the verse that follows the line in the bible; enjoy your youth while still young…
For our comrade, one night was quite different. Almost all the time, he could get back to the girlfriends place at night and the following day when the girlfriend could shout at him and tell him to stop coming over late, he would defend himself by saying it was only 11pm when he arrived and that was not late by any chance. This was definitely not his night.
Earlier during the day, door-to-door vendors had arrived at his girlfriend’s room and sold her a talking alarm clock that would say exactly what time it was when ‘pressed’. As usual he arrived staggering banging the door before he remembered he had his own room keys that the girlfriend had got from a key cutter. With no precision, he poked the door with the key until he finally slid it into the right hole. The door swung open and immediately, like she was waiting for this moment, she pushed the button to the talking alarm which in turn went, “it is now 4:30am, 21 seconds.” How funny is this! I laughed as I continued to eagerly listen to what happened next.
“Get out!” she screamed. “Everyday I do tell you, or rather pound it into your thick skull that this is no toilet you come into whatever time you want to budge in for a call!”
He, instead, continued his mimicry of her with gestures putting in the American accent that the girlfriend had adopted after watching a few black American movies. She was faking it till she makes it. Hahaha!
All in all, that was the last time my friend ever had to see the door steps of this lady’s room. She had had enough, loved in vain with very little in return.
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QUOTE OF THE DAY:
You can fool some people at some time but not all the people all the time
IT’S ONLY MONDAY!
Monday 8th November, 2010
Kenneth Ng’etich’s week is already ruined right from the first lesson
Oh no! It’s a quarter to eight on Monday morning. Not again. I lazily get out of bed and grab my bar of washing soap (the bathing soap has already run out), face towel and towel. I half run, half walk as I trudge towards the bathroom. Damn! There is a long queue of people waiting to get into my favorite bathroom. It looks like I will have to settle for the less glamorous one that is filled with dirty, stagnant soapy water today. Yagh! The thought of filthy water covering my feet is very much unwelcome.
Normally, I’d take about three minutes in the bathroom debating on whether I should take the shower or not. The thought of ice cold water hitting my body is never welcome. Not on this morning. The fact that I am running late, with the filthy water now reaching my ankles, conspire to get me out of the bathroom in three minutes. This is a personal best record that makes me smile as I make my way back to my room. Less than seven minutes later, I am already on my way to class, albeit on an empty stomach.
Monday! I hate this day. This is the day that I have to attend the early morning lecture. It’s not that this lecture is my favourite . Hell no! It is just because the course instructor happens to be the dean of my faculty. Anyone who has met this lady will tell you that she is a ‘no- nonsense’ person. She somehow reminds me of my high school principal. I have not attended her lectures lately. This simply implies that I have already the 20% rule on class attendance.
I find myself in class before the lecturer and hurriedly get to borrow notes from my colleagues to acquaint myself with the course lest am busted with a question. As I peruse through, am interrupted by sounds of high heels hitting hard on the verandah. Looking up subconsciously, I find her right at the door knob smacked. She holds a laptop computer on her left hand and on the right, the ever present scholarly dictionary that has earned her a nickname ‘the Lexico’. She calls the book, ‘the world of lexicons’.
Her outfit commands authority but the formality with which she handles her duties is something I have never adored. When she is not amused, one can tell from the disbelief on her face. Today, the class is full to capacity while her normal class is usually two thirds of today’s attendance. After a moment of awkward silence, she places the laptop on the table and sends the class representative to her office to pick the class registers. The students sensing danger begin to whisper to one another, the whispers grow to mummers and this provokes her anger.
‘’Who has never attended my class?” She asks sounding offended. No response. She asks again, with a bit of precision this time. “How many are here for the first time?” The class is dead silent. One can even hear a pin drop. It is then that it strikes me that being a finalist, I cannot graduate with the rest of my class without that course. With nothing constructive in mind to say, I find myself raising my hand in protest.
“Excuse me madam?” I mutter
“Yes please.”
“I can explain my absenteeism.”
“What’s your name?”
“Kenneth.”
“How many times have you attended my lectures?”
“82 percent of the time.”
Our conversation is interrupted by the class representative who walks in with the registers. She scrutinizes the registers, then summons a third of the class who don’t appear in the registers to her office, I included.
Seated at the bench outside her office, so many things cross my mind. The idea of giving a non-existent reason for my absenteeism makes me nervous especially when I think of her stern nature. She never buys cheap excuses. Entering the office my mind is blank and the only thought on my mind is that of my mum. So I found myself explaining that my mum was ill and needed my attention since there was no one around to help and so I was out of school for almost a month.
“Kenneth, you are in trouble. You can be sure that you don’t qualify for the final exam and that means you will have to retake the course next year. Better still, you will have to defer your studies to next academic year”. She declares with a sense of finality.
One day down, four to go. What a week its turning out to be, and its only MONDAY!!!
Kenneth Ng’etich’s week is already ruined right from the first lesson
Oh no! It’s a quarter to eight on Monday morning. Not again. I lazily get out of bed and grab my bar of washing soap (the bathing soap has already run out), face towel and towel. I half run, half walk as I trudge towards the bathroom. Damn! There is a long queue of people waiting to get into my favorite bathroom. It looks like I will have to settle for the less glamorous one that is filled with dirty, stagnant soapy water today. Yagh! The thought of filthy water covering my feet is very much unwelcome.
Normally, I’d take about three minutes in the bathroom debating on whether I should take the shower or not. The thought of ice cold water hitting my body is never welcome. Not on this morning. The fact that I am running late, with the filthy water now reaching my ankles, conspire to get me out of the bathroom in three minutes. This is a personal best record that makes me smile as I make my way back to my room. Less than seven minutes later, I am already on my way to class, albeit on an empty stomach.
Monday! I hate this day. This is the day that I have to attend the early morning lecture. It’s not that this lecture is my favourite . Hell no! It is just because the course instructor happens to be the dean of my faculty. Anyone who has met this lady will tell you that she is a ‘no- nonsense’ person. She somehow reminds me of my high school principal. I have not attended her lectures lately. This simply implies that I have already the 20% rule on class attendance.
I find myself in class before the lecturer and hurriedly get to borrow notes from my colleagues to acquaint myself with the course lest am busted with a question. As I peruse through, am interrupted by sounds of high heels hitting hard on the verandah. Looking up subconsciously, I find her right at the door knob smacked. She holds a laptop computer on her left hand and on the right, the ever present scholarly dictionary that has earned her a nickname ‘the Lexico’. She calls the book, ‘the world of lexicons’.
Her outfit commands authority but the formality with which she handles her duties is something I have never adored. When she is not amused, one can tell from the disbelief on her face. Today, the class is full to capacity while her normal class is usually two thirds of today’s attendance. After a moment of awkward silence, she places the laptop on the table and sends the class representative to her office to pick the class registers. The students sensing danger begin to whisper to one another, the whispers grow to mummers and this provokes her anger.
‘’Who has never attended my class?” She asks sounding offended. No response. She asks again, with a bit of precision this time. “How many are here for the first time?” The class is dead silent. One can even hear a pin drop. It is then that it strikes me that being a finalist, I cannot graduate with the rest of my class without that course. With nothing constructive in mind to say, I find myself raising my hand in protest.
“Excuse me madam?” I mutter
“Yes please.”
“I can explain my absenteeism.”
“What’s your name?”
“Kenneth.”
“How many times have you attended my lectures?”
“82 percent of the time.”
Our conversation is interrupted by the class representative who walks in with the registers. She scrutinizes the registers, then summons a third of the class who don’t appear in the registers to her office, I included.
Seated at the bench outside her office, so many things cross my mind. The idea of giving a non-existent reason for my absenteeism makes me nervous especially when I think of her stern nature. She never buys cheap excuses. Entering the office my mind is blank and the only thought on my mind is that of my mum. So I found myself explaining that my mum was ill and needed my attention since there was no one around to help and so I was out of school for almost a month.
“Kenneth, you are in trouble. You can be sure that you don’t qualify for the final exam and that means you will have to retake the course next year. Better still, you will have to defer your studies to next academic year”. She declares with a sense of finality.
One day down, four to go. What a week its turning out to be, and its only MONDAY!!!
THE BRUTALITY OF FASHION
Thursday 4th November, 2010
Serfin Achieng takes on her fellow campus ladies on the issue of fashion trends and uncovers what they carry in their handbags
Looking smart, presentable, well groomed accompanied with acting decently, are all manifestations of what distinguishes us from other animals. Expensive or cheap, make-up or no make-up, classy or simple we all aim for one common goal; to feel admired and accepted by how we present ourselves in society.
However, much as fashion is all about looking good and feeling comfortable with what we wear, our dear campus sisters are pushing it a little bit to the edge of the bench. They seem to miss the point. A good percentage of them go through hell just to get the look that they believe will deserve people’s turning heads.
Every stylish girl walks around with the load (handbag) from a trip to buy Sukuma wiki at Soweto market to the lecture hall
They have to put up with wearing dress-tops, mini-skirts, skinny jeans and bear-backs (mgongo wazi) in the coldest weather that God has blessed the Rift Valley with. Even when it’s really muddy you will notice someone with high-heeled shoes struggling to reach their destination. Moreover, it does not matter whether the weave blocks their sight, as long as people say it’s good, then it is.
‘Big bags’ are the order of the day. Every stylish girl walks around with the load from a trip to buy Sukuma wiki at Soweto market to the lecture hall. Let me unveil the mystery behind what is usually carried in those bags .A pair of plastic shoes - just incase the high-heeled shoes become unbearable; a small scarf - incase it rains because a jacket is a big ‘No’; a jelly-comb and pink lotion - of course she has to re-do the hair style after every 2 hours; a shower cape and an umbrella - to protect the hair that cost a fortune from the wrath of the rain; a Dasani bottle filled with water from the filthy washrooms - mind you she lives healthy; earrings and bangles - to change when others become boring; body lotion - for the soft supple skin; face powder - to avoid reflecting the sun; lip-gloss and lip-stick - for sweet irresistible lips; eye-shadow and eye-pencil - to make the eyes demonic; a whole roll of tissue paper - for who knows what and of course the one and only A4 exercise book, with no notes, and an old biro pen - to pretend when the lecturer insists that she takes notes.
My dear sisters it is good to stay ahead of fashion but let us avoid the extreme ends which make us look shady instead of bringing out our classy look.
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(The writer is a second year Media Science student)
Quote of the day:
‘The beauty of an original, lies in the originality of its beauty.’
-Anonymous
Serfin Achieng takes on her fellow campus ladies on the issue of fashion trends and uncovers what they carry in their handbags
Looking smart, presentable, well groomed accompanied with acting decently, are all manifestations of what distinguishes us from other animals. Expensive or cheap, make-up or no make-up, classy or simple we all aim for one common goal; to feel admired and accepted by how we present ourselves in society.
However, much as fashion is all about looking good and feeling comfortable with what we wear, our dear campus sisters are pushing it a little bit to the edge of the bench. They seem to miss the point. A good percentage of them go through hell just to get the look that they believe will deserve people’s turning heads.
Every stylish girl walks around with the load (handbag) from a trip to buy Sukuma wiki at Soweto market to the lecture hall
They have to put up with wearing dress-tops, mini-skirts, skinny jeans and bear-backs (mgongo wazi) in the coldest weather that God has blessed the Rift Valley with. Even when it’s really muddy you will notice someone with high-heeled shoes struggling to reach their destination. Moreover, it does not matter whether the weave blocks their sight, as long as people say it’s good, then it is.
‘Big bags’ are the order of the day. Every stylish girl walks around with the load from a trip to buy Sukuma wiki at Soweto market to the lecture hall. Let me unveil the mystery behind what is usually carried in those bags .A pair of plastic shoes - just incase the high-heeled shoes become unbearable; a small scarf - incase it rains because a jacket is a big ‘No’; a jelly-comb and pink lotion - of course she has to re-do the hair style after every 2 hours; a shower cape and an umbrella - to protect the hair that cost a fortune from the wrath of the rain; a Dasani bottle filled with water from the filthy washrooms - mind you she lives healthy; earrings and bangles - to change when others become boring; body lotion - for the soft supple skin; face powder - to avoid reflecting the sun; lip-gloss and lip-stick - for sweet irresistible lips; eye-shadow and eye-pencil - to make the eyes demonic; a whole roll of tissue paper - for who knows what and of course the one and only A4 exercise book, with no notes, and an old biro pen - to pretend when the lecturer insists that she takes notes.
My dear sisters it is good to stay ahead of fashion but let us avoid the extreme ends which make us look shady instead of bringing out our classy look.
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(The writer is a second year Media Science student)
Quote of the day:
‘The beauty of an original, lies in the originality of its beauty.’
-Anonymous
MUISSA IN A CRISIS
Thursday 4th November, 2010
Edwin Midimo gives us an insight into the trials and tribulations of the students association
MUISSA is undeniably the second largest student association in campus after TSA. Despite this prestigious position, the current MUISSA office is unlikely to make it through the end of this academic year..
The current executive committee will go down as the most negligent and disjointed leadership that MUISSA has ever had. Not a single official is living up to his/her obligations. The absence of the popularly elected chair lady created a vacuum that every member of the remaining executive committee has been fighting to fill. Each of them considers themselves not just heads but also owners of the association.
The semester started on a high note with the successful registration and enrollment of students for computer classes. But that’s when the rain started beating us. This programme was characterized by poor budgeting and unprocedural hiring of tutors.
If the draft passes as it is, it would see the formation of a financial committee that would oversee the functioning of the finance director’s office
Secondly, a constitutional review committee was set up. It was mandated with collecting views and drafting a new constitution. The original budget for the committee was however trashed and replaced by another one from the executive committee. All the same, work got underway.
The constitutional committee is done with the work it was entrusted with but the office is not willing to pick the draft and promulgate it into law. The difficulty being, raising the remaining part of the commissioners’ allowances. None of the MUISSA leaders is showing any concern for this.
Financial accountability has proved to be a tall order for MUISSA. Neither the vice chair, secretary general nor the finance director is willing to take responsibility. One is therefore tempted to wonder; what happened to all that charisma they got while campaigning for these positions?
Do you know MUISSA’s bank account number? How much money does it currently have? If the draft passes as it is, it would see the formation of a financial committee that would oversee the functioning of the finance director’s office and keep MUISSA members a breast with how their finances are used.
A MUISSA account was created late last month with the national bank. Before then, finances were in the custody of these officials’ pockets. The officers being human, the monies cannot now easily be availed to keep the association going.
The annual Information Week will be held next semester. It will be interesting to see how finances for the event will be raised.
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(The writer is a member of the MUISSA Constitutional Review Committee.
The ideas expressed in this article are those of the individual writer and do not reflect the views of Newsround.)
MUISSA IN A CRISIS
Edwin Midimo gives us an insight into the trials and tribulations of the students association
MUISSA is undeniably the second largest student association in campus after TSA. Despite this prestigious position, the current MUISSA office is unlikely to make it through the end of this academic year..
The current executive committee will go down as the most negligent and disjointed leadership that MUISSA has ever had. Not a single official is living up to his/her obligations. The absence of the popularly elected chair lady created a vacuum that every member of the remaining executive committee has been fighting to fill. Each of them considers themselves not just heads but also owners of the association.
The semester started on a high note with the successful registration and enrollment of students for computer classes. But that’s when the rain started beating us. This programme was characterized by poor budgeting and unprocedural hiring of tutors.
If the draft passes as it is, it would see the formation of a financial committee that would oversee the functioning of the finance director’s office
Secondly, a constitutional review committee was set up. It was mandated with collecting views and drafting a new constitution. The original budget for the committee was however trashed and replaced by another one from the executive committee. All the same, work got underway.
The constitutional committee is done with the work it was entrusted with but the office is not willing to pick the draft and promulgate it into law. The difficulty being, raising the remaining part of the commissioners’ allowances. None of the MUISSA leaders is showing any concern for this.
Financial accountability has proved to be a tall order for MUISSA. Neither the vice chair, secretary general nor the finance director is willing to take responsibility. One is therefore tempted to wonder; what happened to all that charisma they got while campaigning for these positions?
Do you know MUISSA’s bank account number? How much money does it currently have? If the draft passes as it is, it would see the formation of a financial committee that would oversee the functioning of the finance director’s office and keep MUISSA members a breast with how their finances are used.
A MUISSA account was created late last month with the national bank. Before then, finances were in the custody of these officials’ pockets. The officers being human, the monies cannot now easily be availed to keep the association going.
The annual Information Week will be held next semester. It will be interesting to see how finances for the event will be raised.
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(The writer is a member of the MUISSA Constitutional Review Committee.
The ideas expressed in this article are those of the individual writer and do not reflect the views of Newsround.)
MUISSA IN A CRISIS
IF YOU LOVE SOMEBODY….
Wednesday 3rd November, 2010
In the spirit of Copy-Pasting, Okaka Felix Adeniji, took time to come up with an unedited version of a Friend’s Facebook note
The original version
If you love something, set it free…if it comes back, it’s yours, if it doesn’t, it never was yours.
The pessimist version
If you love somebody, set her free…if she ever comes back, she’s yours, if she doesn’t, well as expected, she never was.
The optimist version
If you love somebody, set her free…don’t worry, she will come back.
The suspicious version
If you love somebody, set her free…if she ever comes back, ask her why.
The impatient version
If you love somebody, set her free...if she doesn’t come back within a time limit, forget her.
The patient version
If you love somebody, set her free…if she doesn’t come back, continue to wait until she comes back.
The playful version
If you love somebody, set her free. If she ever comes back, and if you still love her, set her free again, repeat*
The lawyer’s version
If you love somebody, set her free…clause 1A of paragraph 13a-1, in the 2nd amendment of the Matrimonial Freedom Act clearly states that…
The Bill Gates version
If you love somebody, set her free.. If she ever comes back, charge her for re-installation fees and tell her that she’s also going to get an upgrade.
The statistician’s version
If you love somebody, set her free…if she loves you, the probability of her coming back is high, if she doesn’t your relationship was improbable anyway.
The possessive version
If you love somebody, don’t ever set her free…
The psychologist’s version
If you love somebody, set her free…if she ever comes back, her super ego is dominant, if she doesn’t come back her id is supreme, if she doesn’t go she must be crazy.
The MBA version
If you love somebody, set her free instantaneously...and look for others simultaneously.
The finance expert version
If you love somebody, set her free.. If she ever comes back, its time to look for fresh loans, if she doesn’t write her off as an asset gone bad.
The marketing version
If you love somebody, set her free.. If she ever comes back, she has brand loyalty, if she doesn’t, reposition the brand in new markets.
(Additional information: facebook.com, wikipedia.org)
In the spirit of Copy-Pasting, Okaka Felix Adeniji, took time to come up with an unedited version of a Friend’s Facebook note
The original version
If you love something, set it free…if it comes back, it’s yours, if it doesn’t, it never was yours.
The pessimist version
If you love somebody, set her free…if she ever comes back, she’s yours, if she doesn’t, well as expected, she never was.
The optimist version
If you love somebody, set her free…don’t worry, she will come back.
The suspicious version
If you love somebody, set her free…if she ever comes back, ask her why.
The impatient version
If you love somebody, set her free...if she doesn’t come back within a time limit, forget her.
The patient version
If you love somebody, set her free…if she doesn’t come back, continue to wait until she comes back.
The playful version
If you love somebody, set her free. If she ever comes back, and if you still love her, set her free again, repeat*
The lawyer’s version
If you love somebody, set her free…clause 1A of paragraph 13a-1, in the 2nd amendment of the Matrimonial Freedom Act clearly states that…
The Bill Gates version
If you love somebody, set her free.. If she ever comes back, charge her for re-installation fees and tell her that she’s also going to get an upgrade.
The statistician’s version
If you love somebody, set her free…if she loves you, the probability of her coming back is high, if she doesn’t your relationship was improbable anyway.
The possessive version
If you love somebody, don’t ever set her free…
The psychologist’s version
If you love somebody, set her free…if she ever comes back, her super ego is dominant, if she doesn’t come back her id is supreme, if she doesn’t go she must be crazy.
The MBA version
If you love somebody, set her free instantaneously...and look for others simultaneously.
The finance expert version
If you love somebody, set her free.. If she ever comes back, its time to look for fresh loans, if she doesn’t write her off as an asset gone bad.
The marketing version
If you love somebody, set her free.. If she ever comes back, she has brand loyalty, if she doesn’t, reposition the brand in new markets.
(Additional information: facebook.com, wikipedia.org)
MEN AND WOMEN ARE EQUAL IN A RELATIONSHIP
Wednesday 3rd November, 2010
Godfrey Ombogo thinks that women are applying double standards in their treatment of men
I read Achieng’ Omondi’s article in the last week’s Monday issue of Newsround titled, “WOMAN CONNED SH. 90,OOO BY GHOST LOVER” with keen interest. After one week of soul searching and in-depth thinking, I have been provoked into reacting to some of the ideas in the piece. The ideas contained have raised more questions to me than answers. I therefore seek to find these answers from you, readers.
To begin with, while I agree with her that the duped behaved weirdly by sending a large sum of money in a rush, is it not erroneous for the writer to expect the modern woman to wait for a man the way our “mothers did”? What has happened that these days women seduce men? For such women, is it that they are impatient or they have waited for what Achieng calls “prince charming” all their life to no avail?
the man should take the lead by paying the bill in their first date, subsequently, the woman should “help”
In my own opinion, Achieng’ is right in her article when she tells the ladies, “Let a man come for you”. Don’t you think it is more cherishing when a man walks up to a lady and wins her heart after a fairly long struggle than the roles being reversed? I believe this has nothing to do with primitiveness or modernity. But look at Achieng’s budget with the sh. 90, 000. “I can go spoil myself in a boutique with about 20k, buy 4 pairs of boots at just 10k, get a full body massage, pedicure, manicure and hairdo at another 10k, and take a trip down coast with the remaining 50k...” Surely, isn’t this selfishness? Where is the man considered here or did she assume she was single? I doubt. This is where my main problem is.
Between a man and his woman, who should treat the other? Look at Achieng’s view “…don’t take him out not unless you’re splitting the bill…” The bible records, “And the LORD God said, It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him an help [woman]”. (Genesis 2:18, KJV). I therefore believe that being the head of the house; the man should take the lead by paying the bill in their first date. Subsequently, the woman should “help” the man pay such bills as rent, electricity, school fees for the children, among many other expenses to be incurred by the couple. Contrary to this, the Kenyan modern woman has perfected the act of being egocentrically dependent on the man while at the same time fighting for equality. Who is fooling who here?
For men only, don’t let your woman be solely dependent on you. Treat her when you can and when you cannot let her do it, let it be an exchange. It is a common belief that you can make your woman what you want her to be and therefore I agree with Susan, my friend, who once told me, “You relationship is what you make it to be”.
(The writer is a fourth year in the school of information Sciences And Managing editor of Newsround)
ombogo.jarachar@gmail.com
Godfrey Ombogo thinks that women are applying double standards in their treatment of men
I read Achieng’ Omondi’s article in the last week’s Monday issue of Newsround titled, “WOMAN CONNED SH. 90,OOO BY GHOST LOVER” with keen interest. After one week of soul searching and in-depth thinking, I have been provoked into reacting to some of the ideas in the piece. The ideas contained have raised more questions to me than answers. I therefore seek to find these answers from you, readers.
To begin with, while I agree with her that the duped behaved weirdly by sending a large sum of money in a rush, is it not erroneous for the writer to expect the modern woman to wait for a man the way our “mothers did”? What has happened that these days women seduce men? For such women, is it that they are impatient or they have waited for what Achieng calls “prince charming” all their life to no avail?
the man should take the lead by paying the bill in their first date, subsequently, the woman should “help”
In my own opinion, Achieng’ is right in her article when she tells the ladies, “Let a man come for you”. Don’t you think it is more cherishing when a man walks up to a lady and wins her heart after a fairly long struggle than the roles being reversed? I believe this has nothing to do with primitiveness or modernity. But look at Achieng’s budget with the sh. 90, 000. “I can go spoil myself in a boutique with about 20k, buy 4 pairs of boots at just 10k, get a full body massage, pedicure, manicure and hairdo at another 10k, and take a trip down coast with the remaining 50k...” Surely, isn’t this selfishness? Where is the man considered here or did she assume she was single? I doubt. This is where my main problem is.
Between a man and his woman, who should treat the other? Look at Achieng’s view “…don’t take him out not unless you’re splitting the bill…” The bible records, “And the LORD God said, It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him an help [woman]”. (Genesis 2:18, KJV). I therefore believe that being the head of the house; the man should take the lead by paying the bill in their first date. Subsequently, the woman should “help” the man pay such bills as rent, electricity, school fees for the children, among many other expenses to be incurred by the couple. Contrary to this, the Kenyan modern woman has perfected the act of being egocentrically dependent on the man while at the same time fighting for equality. Who is fooling who here?
For men only, don’t let your woman be solely dependent on you. Treat her when you can and when you cannot let her do it, let it be an exchange. It is a common belief that you can make your woman what you want her to be and therefore I agree with Susan, my friend, who once told me, “You relationship is what you make it to be”.
(The writer is a fourth year in the school of information Sciences And Managing editor of Newsround)
ombogo.jarachar@gmail.com
THE ‘ARMED FORCES’ SHOW THEIR FORCE
Tuesday 2nd November, 2010
Ulinzi Stars victory in the offing
By Benard Rutto
The Kenyan Premier League (KPL) table standings is taking shape and the predictability of the winner is rising in its percentage, as the season enters its sunset stages. Ulinzi Stars has an advantage in the KPL table standings with 55 points and hot on their heels are Gor Mahia, Tusker and Sofapaka.
With two matches remaining, Ulinzi Stars need only four points to clinch this year’s Kenya Premier League title. During this past weekend, the armed forces beat a resilient Sony Sugar 2-1 at Afraha Stadium, with all the three goals coming in the dying minutes of the game.
The military men, led by their head coach Benjamin Nyangweso and captained by Stephen Ocholla will play their remaining matches against Red Berets and Karuturi Sports, both of which are languishing in the relegation zone.
The club which is associated with the Kenyan army and based in Afraha Stadium Nakuru was league champions three times in a row between 2003 and 2005 and is aiming to replicate the same this season.
Compared to other league clubs, historically the military men do not boast of large number of devotees when it comes to support from fans, and this is their chance to snatch the league away from clubs that have a long record of achievement.
Liverpool FC hopes resuscitated
Liverpool seized three points from Bolton Wanderers in a match played at Reebok stadium on Sunday. Liverpool had Maxi Rodriguez to thank when he fired home the winner with five minutes of normal time remaining. The argentine maximized on a rare clever flick pass from Fernando Torres to thump the ball into the net.
This comes as a reprieve to Liverpool as the two successive wins lift them off the relegation zone.
Popularly known as ‘The Reds’, Liverpool, with 12 points, hopes to salvage their pride and repossess their status as one of England’s traditionally labeled big four.
After ten matches, Chelsea tops the table with 25 points, Arsenal and Manchester United both have 20 points but the former having more goals. Manchester City and Tottenham Hotspurs trail with 17 and 16 points respectively.
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Ulinzi Stars victory in the offing
By Benard Rutto
The Kenyan Premier League (KPL) table standings is taking shape and the predictability of the winner is rising in its percentage, as the season enters its sunset stages. Ulinzi Stars has an advantage in the KPL table standings with 55 points and hot on their heels are Gor Mahia, Tusker and Sofapaka.
With two matches remaining, Ulinzi Stars need only four points to clinch this year’s Kenya Premier League title. During this past weekend, the armed forces beat a resilient Sony Sugar 2-1 at Afraha Stadium, with all the three goals coming in the dying minutes of the game.
The military men, led by their head coach Benjamin Nyangweso and captained by Stephen Ocholla will play their remaining matches against Red Berets and Karuturi Sports, both of which are languishing in the relegation zone.
The club which is associated with the Kenyan army and based in Afraha Stadium Nakuru was league champions three times in a row between 2003 and 2005 and is aiming to replicate the same this season.
Compared to other league clubs, historically the military men do not boast of large number of devotees when it comes to support from fans, and this is their chance to snatch the league away from clubs that have a long record of achievement.
Liverpool FC hopes resuscitated
Liverpool seized three points from Bolton Wanderers in a match played at Reebok stadium on Sunday. Liverpool had Maxi Rodriguez to thank when he fired home the winner with five minutes of normal time remaining. The argentine maximized on a rare clever flick pass from Fernando Torres to thump the ball into the net.
This comes as a reprieve to Liverpool as the two successive wins lift them off the relegation zone.
Popularly known as ‘The Reds’, Liverpool, with 12 points, hopes to salvage their pride and repossess their status as one of England’s traditionally labeled big four.
After ten matches, Chelsea tops the table with 25 points, Arsenal and Manchester United both have 20 points but the former having more goals. Manchester City and Tottenham Hotspurs trail with 17 and 16 points respectively.
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MEDIA GROUP REVAMPS ITSELF
18th October 2010
By Jacob Otachi
Fourth year students specializing in media have vowed to take the media group to its glorious former. This comes in the wake of opportunities as well as challenges facing the group. The group comprises of 38 current fourth years and media science students in the school in all years.
The group draws its inspiration from immediate former students namely: Sammy Olumola currently in IT department Moi University, Aby Agina working with the Nation Media Group, Wayne Raburu reporting for Citizen TV , Ihachi Anders and many others who have excelled in the profession within a short period after departure.
The publishing and media department headed by Dr. Kogos has been constantly reminding the group to utilize the resources available: the radio station, Info Times, The pillar, Newsround, Cameras, Publishing lab with Internet and other facilities as training ground to sharpen their talents before their time lapses so as to fit in the highly competitive job market.
Last week, Mr. Buigutt, a lecturer who teaches Editorial Title Management, challenged the class when he tabled some of the journals he has edited since early 1980s. The class was mesmerized with the wealth of experience and acumen possessed by him. On the other hand, Prof. Rotich who is also the dean has been encouraging the class to develop skills as well as asking them to post their publications on the internet.
Media group is primarily charged with the responsibility of promoting the welfare of students undertaking the course. It also strives, in collaboration with university personnel, to link students undertaking the course with employers and Information Scientists globally.
The group in achieving its vision shall be organizing Open forums, Debates, talks and Workshops to address issues facing the profession.
The fourth year media students representative Ms Joan Muse, has called on all the members to co-operate and pull their energies as well as resources towards a common goal; to ensure success of the group.
Speaking to Newsround, the managing Editor, Mr. Godfrey Ombogo has urged the members to be at the top and show their talent in media group. “There shall be a meeting on Tuesday [tomorrow] in SR 1 to discuss the way forward for Media Group,” he announced while addressing fourth year students.
Top on the group’s agenda is ensuring maximum utilization of the resources and networking by tapping on the alumni database among other peers locally and internationally.
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Meanwhile, members of MUISSA are expressing general concern to the leadership to take up their tasks and honour their pledges. MUISSA is the mother association of all groups under the school. Currently, the association is running without a chairperson who transferred to Nairobi Campus before the commencement of this semester.
(The writer is the immediate former chairman of MUISSA. orinajacob5@gmail.com)
By Jacob Otachi
Fourth year students specializing in media have vowed to take the media group to its glorious former. This comes in the wake of opportunities as well as challenges facing the group. The group comprises of 38 current fourth years and media science students in the school in all years.
The group draws its inspiration from immediate former students namely: Sammy Olumola currently in IT department Moi University, Aby Agina working with the Nation Media Group, Wayne Raburu reporting for Citizen TV , Ihachi Anders and many others who have excelled in the profession within a short period after departure.
The publishing and media department headed by Dr. Kogos has been constantly reminding the group to utilize the resources available: the radio station, Info Times, The pillar, Newsround, Cameras, Publishing lab with Internet and other facilities as training ground to sharpen their talents before their time lapses so as to fit in the highly competitive job market.
Last week, Mr. Buigutt, a lecturer who teaches Editorial Title Management, challenged the class when he tabled some of the journals he has edited since early 1980s. The class was mesmerized with the wealth of experience and acumen possessed by him. On the other hand, Prof. Rotich who is also the dean has been encouraging the class to develop skills as well as asking them to post their publications on the internet.
Media group is primarily charged with the responsibility of promoting the welfare of students undertaking the course. It also strives, in collaboration with university personnel, to link students undertaking the course with employers and Information Scientists globally.
The group in achieving its vision shall be organizing Open forums, Debates, talks and Workshops to address issues facing the profession.
The fourth year media students representative Ms Joan Muse, has called on all the members to co-operate and pull their energies as well as resources towards a common goal; to ensure success of the group.
Speaking to Newsround, the managing Editor, Mr. Godfrey Ombogo has urged the members to be at the top and show their talent in media group. “There shall be a meeting on Tuesday [tomorrow] in SR 1 to discuss the way forward for Media Group,” he announced while addressing fourth year students.
Top on the group’s agenda is ensuring maximum utilization of the resources and networking by tapping on the alumni database among other peers locally and internationally.
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Meanwhile, members of MUISSA are expressing general concern to the leadership to take up their tasks and honour their pledges. MUISSA is the mother association of all groups under the school. Currently, the association is running without a chairperson who transferred to Nairobi Campus before the commencement of this semester.
(The writer is the immediate former chairman of MUISSA. orinajacob5@gmail.com)
COULD THIS BE THE END OF RUTO?
21st October 2010
By Masero Isaiah Mumbo-Chief Reporter
President Mwai kibaki and Prime Minister Raila odinga on Tuesday bowed to pressure and suspended Higher Education minister William Ruto over a pending criminal case against him. Hon. Ruto had earlier on moved to a constitutional court to challenge his prosecution over a land deal on which the court ruled that he should stand in a 272 million fraud case against him.
Hon. Ruto now faces an uphill task of revamping himself before the next general elections which will be held in two years time. The Eldoret North MP, who has shown interest in the top post, now has his presidential ambitions hanging in the balance. The youthful politician, whose prospects for 2012 are now dependent on winning the case, knows very well that a bleak future awaits him if he loses.
Mr. Ruto, who barely six days ago swore not to resign from the cabinet over the case, becomes the fifth minister to fall by the wayside over graft allegations during President Kibaki’s tenure. Others include Dr. Chris Murungaru, Mr. Kiraitu Murungi and Mr. David Mwiraria who were the first to be asked to step aside from internal security, justice and constitutional affairs and finance ministries respectively when the Anglo-leasing scandal was reported in 2004.
Then came the ironic twist of events in 2008 when Mr. Amos kimunya who had succeeded Mr. Mwiraria at the treasury building was linked to the irregular sale of Grand Regency Hotel in Nairobi. Mr. Kimunya was humiliated by members of parliament with a successful censure motion by Hon. Dr. Bonny Khalwale with his famous speech, “to end impunity in this country…………Kimunya must go.” Mr. Kimunya later resigned but was later reappointed to the cabinet as trade minister a position that he held till recently when he was moved to the Transport docket.
Meanwhile foreign affairs minister Moses Wetangula, faces another probe over the loss of Kshs. 1.1 billion in a Japan embassy deal. Also in the list of shame is industrialization minister Hon. Henry Kosgey over his appointment of Mr. Kipketer Koskei as the managing director of the Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS). Mr. Kosgei who has skipped meeting with the house team probing his selection of the KEBs Boss might be forced to step aside if the house implements the committee’s report even as his own assistant minister distanced himself from the appointment.
By Masero Isaiah Mumbo-Chief Reporter
President Mwai kibaki and Prime Minister Raila odinga on Tuesday bowed to pressure and suspended Higher Education minister William Ruto over a pending criminal case against him. Hon. Ruto had earlier on moved to a constitutional court to challenge his prosecution over a land deal on which the court ruled that he should stand in a 272 million fraud case against him.
Hon. Ruto now faces an uphill task of revamping himself before the next general elections which will be held in two years time. The Eldoret North MP, who has shown interest in the top post, now has his presidential ambitions hanging in the balance. The youthful politician, whose prospects for 2012 are now dependent on winning the case, knows very well that a bleak future awaits him if he loses.
Mr. Ruto, who barely six days ago swore not to resign from the cabinet over the case, becomes the fifth minister to fall by the wayside over graft allegations during President Kibaki’s tenure. Others include Dr. Chris Murungaru, Mr. Kiraitu Murungi and Mr. David Mwiraria who were the first to be asked to step aside from internal security, justice and constitutional affairs and finance ministries respectively when the Anglo-leasing scandal was reported in 2004.
Then came the ironic twist of events in 2008 when Mr. Amos kimunya who had succeeded Mr. Mwiraria at the treasury building was linked to the irregular sale of Grand Regency Hotel in Nairobi. Mr. Kimunya was humiliated by members of parliament with a successful censure motion by Hon. Dr. Bonny Khalwale with his famous speech, “to end impunity in this country…………Kimunya must go.” Mr. Kimunya later resigned but was later reappointed to the cabinet as trade minister a position that he held till recently when he was moved to the Transport docket.
Meanwhile foreign affairs minister Moses Wetangula, faces another probe over the loss of Kshs. 1.1 billion in a Japan embassy deal. Also in the list of shame is industrialization minister Hon. Henry Kosgey over his appointment of Mr. Kipketer Koskei as the managing director of the Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS). Mr. Kosgei who has skipped meeting with the house team probing his selection of the KEBs Boss might be forced to step aside if the house implements the committee’s report even as his own assistant minister distanced himself from the appointment.
FOR HEROES AND HEROINES
21st October 2010
Ouma Edwin Lawrence keenly followed the Mashujaa Day proceedings from Nyayo National Stadium and gives us his perspective
Yesterday was the first ever Mashujaa Day (which replaced Kenyatta Day), one among the only three national holidays recognized by the constitution of Kenya.
Led by President Mwai Kibaki, Prime Minister Raila Odinga and Vice President Kalonzo Musyoka, Kenyans gathered at the Nyayo National Stadium to recognize and appreciate both the pre-independence and post-independence national heroes who have played a significant role in the development of this country.
In his speech the president congratulated all those who took part in the struggle for independence and declared them national heroes. He also recognized Kenyans who have excelled in various fields such as sports, academics, business and economic developments as phenomenal achievers. He also said that the government will erect a hero’s monument at the heroes’ corner at Uhuru Gardens, to honor the heroes.
On the part of the government commitment towards the vision 2030, the president said they are committed to expand the education sector, ensure food security, and improve all infrastructures country wide. He further urged Kenyans to plant trees, harvest and store rain water to address the issue of climate change.
President Kibaki his remarks concluded by urging all Kenyans, irrespective of gender, to come forth and take part in nation building.
The prime minister on his part thanked Kenyans for giving Kenya a new face by passing the new constitution. He briefed Kenyans on the history of colonialism in Kenya starting from the Missionaries, British Imperialists, governors and finally the soldiers who colonized the country. He also told Kenyans that Police brutality is now an issue of the past, put land grabbers on notice and further urged Kenyans to obey the law but beware of neo-colonialism.
The vice-president, on his part, thanked Kenyans for giving change a chance through the recently promulgated constitution.
The entertainment segment attracted presentations from the state house choir, songs from kikuyu, luhya and a harvest song from the Taita. A presentation from Kenya’s joint university choir (including the Moi University Choir): a song incorporated with a poem for Kenyan heroes and crowned by a performance from Jimmy Gait, a renowned gospel musician.
Ouma Edwin Lawrence keenly followed the Mashujaa Day proceedings from Nyayo National Stadium and gives us his perspective
Yesterday was the first ever Mashujaa Day (which replaced Kenyatta Day), one among the only three national holidays recognized by the constitution of Kenya.
Led by President Mwai Kibaki, Prime Minister Raila Odinga and Vice President Kalonzo Musyoka, Kenyans gathered at the Nyayo National Stadium to recognize and appreciate both the pre-independence and post-independence national heroes who have played a significant role in the development of this country.
In his speech the president congratulated all those who took part in the struggle for independence and declared them national heroes. He also recognized Kenyans who have excelled in various fields such as sports, academics, business and economic developments as phenomenal achievers. He also said that the government will erect a hero’s monument at the heroes’ corner at Uhuru Gardens, to honor the heroes.
On the part of the government commitment towards the vision 2030, the president said they are committed to expand the education sector, ensure food security, and improve all infrastructures country wide. He further urged Kenyans to plant trees, harvest and store rain water to address the issue of climate change.
President Kibaki his remarks concluded by urging all Kenyans, irrespective of gender, to come forth and take part in nation building.
The prime minister on his part thanked Kenyans for giving Kenya a new face by passing the new constitution. He briefed Kenyans on the history of colonialism in Kenya starting from the Missionaries, British Imperialists, governors and finally the soldiers who colonized the country. He also told Kenyans that Police brutality is now an issue of the past, put land grabbers on notice and further urged Kenyans to obey the law but beware of neo-colonialism.
The vice-president, on his part, thanked Kenyans for giving change a chance through the recently promulgated constitution.
The entertainment segment attracted presentations from the state house choir, songs from kikuyu, luhya and a harvest song from the Taita. A presentation from Kenya’s joint university choir (including the Moi University Choir): a song incorporated with a poem for Kenyan heroes and crowned by a performance from Jimmy Gait, a renowned gospel musician.
MUISSA CONSTITUTIONAL REVIEW ONGOING
By Jacob Otachi
The Moi University Information Science Students Association (MUISSA) constitutional review process kicked off after setting up the committee mandated for the task. The MUISSA executive office initiated the process as they felt the need to change contentious clauses to meet the status of the school, members’ diverse information needs, as well as incorporate new developments. The current constitution has never been reviewed since 1994.
The review committee headed by John Okwaro, has up to 23rd of this month to collect opinion and views from members on the clauses they wish amended. MUISSA public relations officer, Ms Asha Abdalla, in an interview with a Newsround reporter said, “This shall be a landmark process and it is important for everyone to give their honest opinion.” She maintained that the office has put in place apt mechanisms to ensure success of the process but was quick to caution that it was an all members’ project not just the officials.
For the first time, members shall owe their oath of allegiance to a constitution of their creation. This is a significant step in ensuring that members own the association. They shall be required to acquaint themselves with the articles of the current draft, suggest amendments, debate upon contentious issues then eventually vet the document. Most importantly is the candid fact of ensuring awareness: Policy – Why?, Strategy – What?, Implementation – How?
The select committee has so far published the constitution review handbook that contains 12 articles of the current draft and the proposed articles that members need to review. Article 5 on offices and office bearers has drawn widespread opinion. This comes in the wake of the association suffering ‘office vacuums’ after those overwhelmingly
elected transferring to Nairobi campus which is still under our jurisdiction in the current draft. Some are of the idea that Nairobi campus should be autonomous as activities are not well coordinated and others think it should be submerged to have the main office in main campus.
The recently promulgated Kenyan constitution took over 20 years to reach a consensus because a constitution is a negotiated document. It should establish an independent association on a system of representative democracy and guarantee certain fundamental rights along with a popularly elected office, separation of powers and financial independence. This is what members have always forged for in this process.
The structure of our school curriculum has technically changed through the introduction of Bsc. Media science and Bsc. Informatics. The new draft has to recognize these changes by incorporating all the groups aforementioned.
The motive of replacing or amending the draft could do MUISSA a memorable service, especially now that we need a strong bond between members and other stakeholders. I wish to refer you to the clause on amendments which, in the eyes of many, has been largely associated with responsibility.
Information on this matter has also been made available on notice boards within the school, websites:http://www.mu.ac.ke/sis/muissa and www.facebook.com/muissa-review.
Newsround continue publishing developments in this process and airing your views.
(The writer is the immediate former chairman of MUISSA. orinajacob5@gmail.com )
The Moi University Information Science Students Association (MUISSA) constitutional review process kicked off after setting up the committee mandated for the task. The MUISSA executive office initiated the process as they felt the need to change contentious clauses to meet the status of the school, members’ diverse information needs, as well as incorporate new developments. The current constitution has never been reviewed since 1994.
The review committee headed by John Okwaro, has up to 23rd of this month to collect opinion and views from members on the clauses they wish amended. MUISSA public relations officer, Ms Asha Abdalla, in an interview with a Newsround reporter said, “This shall be a landmark process and it is important for everyone to give their honest opinion.” She maintained that the office has put in place apt mechanisms to ensure success of the process but was quick to caution that it was an all members’ project not just the officials.
For the first time, members shall owe their oath of allegiance to a constitution of their creation. This is a significant step in ensuring that members own the association. They shall be required to acquaint themselves with the articles of the current draft, suggest amendments, debate upon contentious issues then eventually vet the document. Most importantly is the candid fact of ensuring awareness: Policy – Why?, Strategy – What?, Implementation – How?
The select committee has so far published the constitution review handbook that contains 12 articles of the current draft and the proposed articles that members need to review. Article 5 on offices and office bearers has drawn widespread opinion. This comes in the wake of the association suffering ‘office vacuums’ after those overwhelmingly
elected transferring to Nairobi campus which is still under our jurisdiction in the current draft. Some are of the idea that Nairobi campus should be autonomous as activities are not well coordinated and others think it should be submerged to have the main office in main campus.
The recently promulgated Kenyan constitution took over 20 years to reach a consensus because a constitution is a negotiated document. It should establish an independent association on a system of representative democracy and guarantee certain fundamental rights along with a popularly elected office, separation of powers and financial independence. This is what members have always forged for in this process.
The structure of our school curriculum has technically changed through the introduction of Bsc. Media science and Bsc. Informatics. The new draft has to recognize these changes by incorporating all the groups aforementioned.
The motive of replacing or amending the draft could do MUISSA a memorable service, especially now that we need a strong bond between members and other stakeholders. I wish to refer you to the clause on amendments which, in the eyes of many, has been largely associated with responsibility.
Information on this matter has also been made available on notice boards within the school, websites:http://www.mu.ac.ke/sis/muissa and www.facebook.com/muissa-review.
Newsround continue publishing developments in this process and airing your views.
(The writer is the immediate former chairman of MUISSA. orinajacob5@gmail.com )
ABABU NAMWAMBA EXPECTED TO GRACE MUISSA EVENT
As sports day is scheduled for tomorrow
By G. Ombogo and R.N. Onchagwa
Budalangi MP, Ababu Namwamba is expected to be the chief guest at a dinner organized by the Moi University Information Sciences Students Association (MUISSA) to be held at the ICDC complex tomorrow evening. According to MUISSA vice-chairman, Teddy Evans, the event will also be graced by Mr. J.J Musakali and Willis Wayne Raburu of Citizen TV.
Hon. Namwamba, who is also the vice-chairman of the parliamentary oversight committee on the implementation of the new constitution, will address the issue of the new constitution and its implication on the freedom of information.
The dinner is scheduled to start at 7.00pm and last till late in the night. Organizers have put elaborate measures in place to control gate-crashers and bona fide School of Information Sciences students have been advised to carry appropriate identification documents to the event. Entrance will be free with the dress code being a touch of white. MUISSA officials have promised to keep their members updated on any developments through notices and posters.
Sports day at Ngeria
During the day there will be sporting activities going on at the Pavilion in Ngeria. The event will kick off at 9.00am and will feature activities such as football, athletics, pool, chess, obstacle race, eating and dancing competions, bicycle riding and computer games. It promises to be fun with lots of music and refreshments to be provided.
The winning class overall and the best football team will each take home a live goat. The prizes will be awarded during the dinner. The event, which takes place every semester and aimed at bringing all MUISSA members together, will be sponsored by Telekom Kenya (Orange) Limited.
The winning class overall and the best football team will each take home a live goat.
Mr. Teddy Evans further informed Newsround that a total of 30 Orange personnel, divided into three teams, will arrive from Nakuru, Eldoret and Kisumu to promote their products at the field. The company will in turn provide MUISSA with a sound system, t-shirts, caps, key holders, tents, among other fabulous prizes. The company is also said to have entered into an agreement with MUISSA to sponsor next semester’s information week.
Officials are upbeat that the day will be a success. They have all the requisite letters from the dean of students, games department, dean of the School of Information Sciences, the security office and permission from the dean of the school of Human Resource Development to use the ICDC eatery. They are therefore calling on members to turn up in large numbers and participate fully as it promises to be a fun-filled Saturday.
By G. Ombogo and R.N. Onchagwa
Budalangi MP, Ababu Namwamba is expected to be the chief guest at a dinner organized by the Moi University Information Sciences Students Association (MUISSA) to be held at the ICDC complex tomorrow evening. According to MUISSA vice-chairman, Teddy Evans, the event will also be graced by Mr. J.J Musakali and Willis Wayne Raburu of Citizen TV.
Hon. Namwamba, who is also the vice-chairman of the parliamentary oversight committee on the implementation of the new constitution, will address the issue of the new constitution and its implication on the freedom of information.
The dinner is scheduled to start at 7.00pm and last till late in the night. Organizers have put elaborate measures in place to control gate-crashers and bona fide School of Information Sciences students have been advised to carry appropriate identification documents to the event. Entrance will be free with the dress code being a touch of white. MUISSA officials have promised to keep their members updated on any developments through notices and posters.
Sports day at Ngeria
During the day there will be sporting activities going on at the Pavilion in Ngeria. The event will kick off at 9.00am and will feature activities such as football, athletics, pool, chess, obstacle race, eating and dancing competions, bicycle riding and computer games. It promises to be fun with lots of music and refreshments to be provided.
The winning class overall and the best football team will each take home a live goat. The prizes will be awarded during the dinner. The event, which takes place every semester and aimed at bringing all MUISSA members together, will be sponsored by Telekom Kenya (Orange) Limited.
The winning class overall and the best football team will each take home a live goat.
Mr. Teddy Evans further informed Newsround that a total of 30 Orange personnel, divided into three teams, will arrive from Nakuru, Eldoret and Kisumu to promote their products at the field. The company will in turn provide MUISSA with a sound system, t-shirts, caps, key holders, tents, among other fabulous prizes. The company is also said to have entered into an agreement with MUISSA to sponsor next semester’s information week.
Officials are upbeat that the day will be a success. They have all the requisite letters from the dean of students, games department, dean of the School of Information Sciences, the security office and permission from the dean of the school of Human Resource Development to use the ICDC eatery. They are therefore calling on members to turn up in large numbers and participate fully as it promises to be a fun-filled Saturday.
DADA AGHADHABIKA KWA “SEHEMU” ZAKE KUGUSWA OVYO
Na Hosea K. Mburu
Kulitokea kizaazaa siku ya Jumanne baada ya kipusa mmoja kudai kupapaswa makalio na kalameni mmoja. Kisa hicho kilichotokea katika barabara ya kutoka maktabani kuelekea mabweni ya ‘L’ na ‘K’, kilivutia umati mdogo wa watu uliotaka kujua haswa kilichokuwa kikijiri!
Kisa hicho kilichotokea mwendo wa saa moja unusu jioni hivi, kilimkasirisha kidosho huyo kiasi cha kumvaa mzimamzima kalameni huyo na kutaka kupewa sababu halisi ya kuguswa sehemu hizo!”Wewe unacheza na mimi,unanijua lakini?Wewe ni nani kwangu hata ukanigusa!wewe shetani sana!shetaniiiiiii!”Alifoka mrembo huyo bila uwoga.Jamaa huyo aliyeonekana kuwa mlevi chakari hakugutushwa kamwe na malalamiko ya mwanadada huyo kwani alionyesha nia ya kutaka kumgusa dada huyo tena.
Juhudi za wapita njia kumrai dada huyo kumpuuzilia mbali jamaa huyo na kujiendea na hamsini zake, katu hazikuzaa matunda kwani alitishia kuripoti kisa hicho kwa walinzi.Hata hivyo, jamaa huyo aliyekuwa amepiga mtindi kupindukia alipuuza vitisho hivyo,”Kama ni security nenda uwaite, mii…. mi mii….. mi Joni, siogopi mtu, mimi naogopa Mungu na njaa peke yake,”jamaa alitamka kwa kejeli na kutojali!
Mrembo huyo alijaribu kumvuta jamaa huyo ili kumkabidhi mikononi mwa walinzi lakini aliambulia patupu kwani alizidiwa nguvu. Juhudi zake za kuomba msaada ili kukabiliana na jombi huyo hazikufua dafu kwani wapita njia waliwapuuzilia mbali! Wengine walisikika wakimlaumu dada huyo haswa kulingana na mavazi yake ya kubana na kuchochea aliyokuwa ameyavaa. Dada huyo baada ya kuona matarajio ya “mshenzi” huyo kurudiwa yakififia, hakuwa na budi ila kujiendea zake! Huku jamaa naye akatoweka marshimarshi.
Kisa hicho kiliibua suala nyeti kuhusu mavazi “yasiyoridhisha”, haswa miongoni mwa akina dada wenye mazoea ya kujivalia nguo zinazowabana kikiki kiasi cha maumbile yao kuonekana bayana. Waama ni hoja ya uhakika kuwa pengine mavazi hayo ya “NGUO SIKUVAA NA UCHI SIKUKAA” ndio huleta majaribu kwa kaka zetu kama jamaa huyo ambaye aliyepatwa na mshawasha na kulazimika kufanya mambo yatakayo wavunjia vipusa heshima na taadhima yao!Usisahau visa vya Mungiki na vikundi vinginevyo humu nchini vya kuwatoa nguo akina dada wasiovalia kiistaarabu!
WETANGULA HATIMAYE ASALIMU AMRI
Waziri wa mambo ya nje, Bw. Moses Wetangula, na katibu wake wa kudumu, Thuita Mwangi, hatimaye wamesalimu amri na kujiuzulu.Wawili hao wamejiuzulu kutokana na kashfa inayohusisha senti zaidi ya kima cha BILIONI MBILI za kugharamia jumba la ubalozi wa Kenya kule Tokyo,Ujapani.
Hata hivyo,bunge jana jioni likiongozwa na Waziri Mkuu lilipitisha mswada wa kamati ya bunge iliyotaka wawili hao kujiuzulu ili kutoa fursa maridhawa ya uchunguzi zaidi kuhusiana na kashfa hiyo.Waziri alisisitiza kwamba hana hatia na kuwashutumu mahasimu wake wa kisiasa kwa madhila yanayomkumba!
Tukio hili limetokea siku chache tu baada ya aliyekuwa Waziri wa elimu za ngazi za juu, Bw. William Ruto, kusimamishwa kazi kwa muda ili kuruhusu uchunguzi wa madai ya utapeli!
Wakenya mnaodai mu wazalendo, MPO???
Kulitokea kizaazaa siku ya Jumanne baada ya kipusa mmoja kudai kupapaswa makalio na kalameni mmoja. Kisa hicho kilichotokea katika barabara ya kutoka maktabani kuelekea mabweni ya ‘L’ na ‘K’, kilivutia umati mdogo wa watu uliotaka kujua haswa kilichokuwa kikijiri!
Kisa hicho kilichotokea mwendo wa saa moja unusu jioni hivi, kilimkasirisha kidosho huyo kiasi cha kumvaa mzimamzima kalameni huyo na kutaka kupewa sababu halisi ya kuguswa sehemu hizo!”Wewe unacheza na mimi,unanijua lakini?Wewe ni nani kwangu hata ukanigusa!wewe shetani sana!shetaniiiiiii!”Alifoka mrembo huyo bila uwoga.Jamaa huyo aliyeonekana kuwa mlevi chakari hakugutushwa kamwe na malalamiko ya mwanadada huyo kwani alionyesha nia ya kutaka kumgusa dada huyo tena.
Juhudi za wapita njia kumrai dada huyo kumpuuzilia mbali jamaa huyo na kujiendea na hamsini zake, katu hazikuzaa matunda kwani alitishia kuripoti kisa hicho kwa walinzi.Hata hivyo, jamaa huyo aliyekuwa amepiga mtindi kupindukia alipuuza vitisho hivyo,”Kama ni security nenda uwaite, mii…. mi mii….. mi Joni, siogopi mtu, mimi naogopa Mungu na njaa peke yake,”jamaa alitamka kwa kejeli na kutojali!
Mrembo huyo alijaribu kumvuta jamaa huyo ili kumkabidhi mikononi mwa walinzi lakini aliambulia patupu kwani alizidiwa nguvu. Juhudi zake za kuomba msaada ili kukabiliana na jombi huyo hazikufua dafu kwani wapita njia waliwapuuzilia mbali! Wengine walisikika wakimlaumu dada huyo haswa kulingana na mavazi yake ya kubana na kuchochea aliyokuwa ameyavaa. Dada huyo baada ya kuona matarajio ya “mshenzi” huyo kurudiwa yakififia, hakuwa na budi ila kujiendea zake! Huku jamaa naye akatoweka marshimarshi.
Kisa hicho kiliibua suala nyeti kuhusu mavazi “yasiyoridhisha”, haswa miongoni mwa akina dada wenye mazoea ya kujivalia nguo zinazowabana kikiki kiasi cha maumbile yao kuonekana bayana. Waama ni hoja ya uhakika kuwa pengine mavazi hayo ya “NGUO SIKUVAA NA UCHI SIKUKAA” ndio huleta majaribu kwa kaka zetu kama jamaa huyo ambaye aliyepatwa na mshawasha na kulazimika kufanya mambo yatakayo wavunjia vipusa heshima na taadhima yao!Usisahau visa vya Mungiki na vikundi vinginevyo humu nchini vya kuwatoa nguo akina dada wasiovalia kiistaarabu!
WETANGULA HATIMAYE ASALIMU AMRI
Waziri wa mambo ya nje, Bw. Moses Wetangula, na katibu wake wa kudumu, Thuita Mwangi, hatimaye wamesalimu amri na kujiuzulu.Wawili hao wamejiuzulu kutokana na kashfa inayohusisha senti zaidi ya kima cha BILIONI MBILI za kugharamia jumba la ubalozi wa Kenya kule Tokyo,Ujapani.
Hata hivyo,bunge jana jioni likiongozwa na Waziri Mkuu lilipitisha mswada wa kamati ya bunge iliyotaka wawili hao kujiuzulu ili kutoa fursa maridhawa ya uchunguzi zaidi kuhusiana na kashfa hiyo.Waziri alisisitiza kwamba hana hatia na kuwashutumu mahasimu wake wa kisiasa kwa madhila yanayomkumba!
Tukio hili limetokea siku chache tu baada ya aliyekuwa Waziri wa elimu za ngazi za juu, Bw. William Ruto, kusimamishwa kazi kwa muda ili kuruhusu uchunguzi wa madai ya utapeli!
Wakenya mnaodai mu wazalendo, MPO???
PS URGES STUDENTS TO PARTICIPATE IN EAC INTEGRATION
Mr. Nalo opens business exposition and hosted on MUFM
By Denis Nyanja and Ronnel Onchagwa
The Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of East African Community, Mr David Nalo, yesterday morning launched the annual business exposition organised by the Business Management Students Association (BMSA). The event, whose theme is ‘Shifting from local to global markets’, will run for the whole week at the students centre.
Speaking during the launch, the permanent secretary said that globalisation had necessitated cooperation between countries, mainly due to the need to gain recognition of their markets. He thus advised the attendants of the session to think globally and regionally instead of restricting themselves to the counties.
Mr. Nalo also informed the students that there exist three milestones to the realisation of the dream of the common market; common market protocol, customs union and the new constitution. He therefore encouraged those who would be participating in the exposition this week to tackle the milestones.
The PS briefed the students on the progress that the East African Integration Process is making. First, he sought to highlight the reasons why he believes that the current movement will not fall like the previous one did in 1977. He mentioned that 1999 Revamption treaty provided for theoretical cooperation and the governance structure that anticipates all setbacks and addresses them before they get out of hand.
He said that the increase in intra-trade, combined GDP and revenue was evidence enough to silence pessimists in the process. He however mentioned that Non Tariff barriers, common external markets and the Rules of Origin were currently the major challenges that faced the community.
Mr. Nalo mentioned that the youth were the ones to inherit current efforts towards integration. This generation make up 75% of the current regional population of 130 million people. Job creation was however increasing at a slower pace than increase in labour and this was resulting in the increase of unemployment rate. He thus called upon the youth to be innovative and come take advantage of the business opportunities that came with the common market launched mid this year.
The Permanent Secretary recognised that given the high competitiveness in the country, the youth in Kenya are bound to occupy the technical labour needs in the region. Finally, he admitted that there lies great distance between the top policy makers and the ordinary person. Students have thus a vital role to play in bridging the gap. His ministry is working on methods of incorporating the views of the youth, especially students, in the East African dream.
Later, at midday, the PS paid a courtesy call to the school of information sciences where he held a 15minute discussion with the dean. He then proceeded to MUFM studios and addressed the issues he had touched on during the business exposition, on air. He was accompanied to the radio station by Prof Bob Wishitemi, Deputy Vice Chancellor in charge of Research and Extension, Prof D. C. Rotich, dean school of Information Sciences and Dr. Mary Kipsat, the dean school of Business and Economics.
By Denis Nyanja and Ronnel Onchagwa
The Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of East African Community, Mr David Nalo, yesterday morning launched the annual business exposition organised by the Business Management Students Association (BMSA). The event, whose theme is ‘Shifting from local to global markets’, will run for the whole week at the students centre.
Speaking during the launch, the permanent secretary said that globalisation had necessitated cooperation between countries, mainly due to the need to gain recognition of their markets. He thus advised the attendants of the session to think globally and regionally instead of restricting themselves to the counties.
Mr. Nalo also informed the students that there exist three milestones to the realisation of the dream of the common market; common market protocol, customs union and the new constitution. He therefore encouraged those who would be participating in the exposition this week to tackle the milestones.
The PS briefed the students on the progress that the East African Integration Process is making. First, he sought to highlight the reasons why he believes that the current movement will not fall like the previous one did in 1977. He mentioned that 1999 Revamption treaty provided for theoretical cooperation and the governance structure that anticipates all setbacks and addresses them before they get out of hand.
He said that the increase in intra-trade, combined GDP and revenue was evidence enough to silence pessimists in the process. He however mentioned that Non Tariff barriers, common external markets and the Rules of Origin were currently the major challenges that faced the community.
Mr. Nalo mentioned that the youth were the ones to inherit current efforts towards integration. This generation make up 75% of the current regional population of 130 million people. Job creation was however increasing at a slower pace than increase in labour and this was resulting in the increase of unemployment rate. He thus called upon the youth to be innovative and come take advantage of the business opportunities that came with the common market launched mid this year.
The Permanent Secretary recognised that given the high competitiveness in the country, the youth in Kenya are bound to occupy the technical labour needs in the region. Finally, he admitted that there lies great distance between the top policy makers and the ordinary person. Students have thus a vital role to play in bridging the gap. His ministry is working on methods of incorporating the views of the youth, especially students, in the East African dream.
Later, at midday, the PS paid a courtesy call to the school of information sciences where he held a 15minute discussion with the dean. He then proceeded to MUFM studios and addressed the issues he had touched on during the business exposition, on air. He was accompanied to the radio station by Prof Bob Wishitemi, Deputy Vice Chancellor in charge of Research and Extension, Prof D. C. Rotich, dean school of Information Sciences and Dr. Mary Kipsat, the dean school of Business and Economics.
WOMAN CONNED SH. 90,000 BY GHOST LOVER
Achieng’ Omondi wonders, how desperate has the Kenyan girl become?
While watching Citizen Nipashe, a news item on a lady called Alice comes up. She was coned sh.90,000 by a Tanzanian man who had promised to marry her…ok. Am trying my best to keep my anger levels down (I have been having hormonal swings that I wish not to be splattered all over this article)… girl is you CRAZY?
How desperate has the Kenyan girl become? Can’t a woman just sit back, stay beautiful and wait for prince charming to come sweep her off her feet to marital bliss? Can’t we just wait the way our mothers did? What is happening?
Talking to a bunch of my girls, stories of so and so, having befriended some dude on Facebook and meeting them within a week come up and the cases are sky rocketing. What a shame! Okay I’m drifting here?
My mother tells me to let a man be a man
Back to Alice, she allegedly misdialed a phone number and got talking to some man who confessed not to have found a soul mate. They stroke a conversation and the man promised to marry her. Three days later… guys three days! He was supposedly on the way to Kenya to meet Alice. Somewhere on the way, he was ‘locked’ up in a police station and the men in blue ‘asked’ for a large sum to release him. Alice, carried away by ‘love’ for her new found Mr. Right, went ahead to send a handsome sum of a total of sh. 90,000. Guess what? It was a con.
Wait, with sh. 90,000 I can go spoil myself in a boutique with about 20k, buy 4 pairs of boots at just 10k, get a full body massage, pedicure, manicure and hairdo at another 10k, and take a trip down coast with the remaining 50k…why send it to ‘some’ man? Nkt!)
Now ladies, work with me here. You can actually send such a sum to a man you have never met? How? My mother tells me to let a man be a man. Do not feed him, don’t pay rent, don’t take him out not unless you’re splitting the bill and are legally married. Ladies you might not be conned like Alice but making a boyfriend comfortable that you can foot his bills shows nothing but DESPARATION in you. Let a man be a man.
Alice is a fool who should serve as an example to many of us women. I don’t pity her, God forgive me, but no matter how desperate one can be, African beauty, please let a man come out for you. Let him struggle to prove he can take care of you way before things get serious. That’s why they are men.
As much as there’s power to the modern woman, certain things remain unchanged; a man should peruse you, he should provide and yes, he is the head of the house.
(The writer is a fourth year student in the school of Information Sciences)
ruthaomondi@gmail.com
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