I AM PROUD OF MOI

By Wesonga Quintas

Such a title as it appears may attract very few readers in Moi if any. This is so even for me because of the unbearable evils being witnessed in the varsity currently. With the coming of double intake, the situation has worsened and the same is set to persist up to around 2015. That notwithstanding, I go ahead. I am proud of Moi.

We have complained so much such that I bet if our grievances were to be consolidated, we could come up with yet another book of lamentations. I have consoled and persuaded myself to look at bad things with a good eye. So today I try to find a good grain from a heap of chuff. Sincerely, there are some good things in Moi that are not to be found anywhere with same magnitude. Here we go:

Of all the old and mushrooming universities in Kenya, only Moi University was established as a university from the onset. This followed the recommendation by the Prof. McKay commission of 1981. All others were either colleges or TTCs which were later converted to start offering degrees. Whether these colleges-turned universities are doing better than us or not, this fact still holds water. This is the same professor after whom a building is named at the School of Technology in Ngeria.

If still not satisfied that Moi has something good, the University has the largest number of campuses in the country. In every former province in Kenya, the colours of Moi University are evident. Hate it but that is the case.

The mention of campuses could cause someone to feel like throwing up as they ask of what importance it is to them. Simply learn to look at bad things with a good eye. Still, we have, if I may say, given birth to the highest number of universities and university colleges in the country so as to expand university education as targeted in vision 2030. Starting from 1990 with Maseno, the reproduction rate has accelerated with the recent giving birth to 3 universities in one week. This included University of Eldoret, Maasai Mara University and University of Kabianga. However, care should be taken so as not to allow children to outgrow their mother as they may.

Visit other universities and you will come back smiling! In Moi, water is never a problem. We can afford to let water run for 48 hours without even realizing. There is plenty. In addition, we have serene sites where one can visit just to relax and have a picnic. Falls, Kesses dam, and Ngeria Forest are all at your disposal. In other places such are only available at a fee.

If you are such a hater who still cannot find anything good, complete studies then present your papers for employment and see the respect they attract. Just the name of Moi alone! This is so despite the low amounts of fee we pay here compared to our counterparts in those other places some people wish they were. This is the place to be.

Talk of lenience and you are synonymous to Moi. It is only here that both GSSP and PSSP students are treated almost equally. Accommodation in hostels for PSSP students and those on mature entry is not just a dream but impossible elsewhere. In fact in some universities, JAB and PSSP students have separate student bodies. Here, our useless MUSO unites us all.

Should anyone need freedom, this is the place to be. Attending classes is generally optional. This is where lecturers have a huge smile. In other varsities, at the end of each semester, students evaluate lecturers and errant ones are sent packing. In Moi, whether they teach or not, lecturers smile all the way to the bank. No lecturer should complain of anything while teaching in Moi. It is suicidal.

Whenever you cook in your room, thank God it is in Moi. The “No cooking” rule is only existent in the green book. In KU, there is a common kitchen whereas elsewhere, there is no cooking at all.
Still not satisfied? Campus media like this one is to be found only in Moi. Imagine of such anywhere else and it is a dream. Just learn to see bad things with a good eye.

The 3rd Eye wishes to convey heartfelt condolences to the writer for the loss of his father.