By Wesonga Quintas
Of all the entries in the dictionary, reforms and love are the two words that are the most misused. Today let me dwell on the former and set the latter for another day. Often I look at what people refer to as reforms and I want to cry. However, my age does not allow me to cry erratically.
Long ago, Martin Luther King Junior fought for the rights of African-Americans. He had a dream that came to pass. Obama is president which is a clear fulfilment of that dream. Now some blacks have gone a notch higher in their demands. My friend was asking why certain parts of the road whereaccidents are common are called black spots. Why not blue or white?
Satan is portrayed as black whereas Jesus and anything good is portrayed as white. These are some of the complaints by my black colleagues. If you visited the Catholic National Marian Shrine at Subukia, you will be shocked to find the statue of Mary, the mother of Jesus, depicting her as an African. In fact looking at the statue, you may think she could have been born somewhere around Butere. This is where we go wrong. Save for Jesus whose genealogy is unknown, is there any chance that Mary could have been black?
Another reform that marked a trajectory in the wrong direction is one initiated by Martin Luther back in the 18th century; the beginning of Protestantism. Back then, Luther had very good reasons and I swear had I lived in those days I would have followed him. The continued religious schism today has no basis whatsoever. We now have briefcase churches. I know a mother whose four sons are all pastors in different churches. Someone starts a church with his family members and no outsider. There are as many churches today as they are political parties in Kenya.
Churches come up on a daily basis without any meaning. This is one area I will want to deal with first when I join parliament. There is a church called Heaven Chopper International. It is neither the same as Helicopter Ministries nor that of Finger of God. Faith Gospel Church, Gospel of Faith Church, Gospel of Christ and King Jesus Faith Gospel are all different groups. What is the sense here?
There is this guy who wondered why he was being forced to worship a “foreign God.” We worship the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob. Why not a local God? Why not God of Njoki or God of Chirchir? These are the funny questions that arise all in the name of reforms.
After revising all books and making new constitutions just for reforms, I bet these people are likely to turn to the Bible for more “reforms.” To ensure gender and regional balance, don’t be shocked to find the disciples of Jesus now comprise 7 men and 5 women where 2 must be Africans and at least some from Asia!
Saturday, May 4, 2013
COMRADES STUCK!!.
A section of Moi University students who had gone for the burial of the late Geoffrey Lagat are currently stuck@at Chebilaat in Kaptel,Nandi county.
There has been an outcry from the locals over the impassable road especially the Kimondi River which has been swept by floods.
The county has been receiving heavy rains.
There has been an outcry from the locals over the impassable road especially the Kimondi River which has been swept by floods.
The county has been receiving heavy rains.
STUDENT DELIVERS IN MALE HOSTEL
A female student delivered a healthy baby earlier on today in Hostel H. The medical and security departments have confirmed that she is in stable condition and is currently admitted at the Moi Teaching & Referral Hospital.
The student is reported to have given birth in one of rooms in Hostel H. She was later rushed to the dispensary. However, due to heavy blood loss, she was transferred to the hospital in town.
Efforts to acquire more details on the incident did not bear much fruit.
Meanwhile, the medical department has called on students to be alert over emergency cases to avoid such incidents. The emergency line is 0727056705.
The student is reported to have given birth in one of rooms in Hostel H. She was later rushed to the dispensary. However, due to heavy blood loss, she was transferred to the hospital in town.
Efforts to acquire more details on the incident did not bear much fruit.
Meanwhile, the medical department has called on students to be alert over emergency cases to avoid such incidents. The emergency line is 0727056705.
POWER GLITCH ENTERS SECOND DAY
The Chief Security Officer, Maj. (Rtd) Kiplagat, has promised to send an electrician to look into the power interruption that has affected some hostels. Sections of Hostels K, L and M have been in the dark since yesterday.
This has not been the first time this is happening this year. The situation seems to get worse by the day, curtailing student activities which are heavily reliant on electricity. Students from the School of Engineering are currently preparing for end of semester examinations set to commence next week.
Efforts to contact the Security and Accommodation Director, Mr. Enock Ogega over the matter were futile.
This has not been the first time this is happening this year. The situation seems to get worse by the day, curtailing student activities which are heavily reliant on electricity. Students from the School of Engineering are currently preparing for end of semester examinations set to commence next week.
Efforts to contact the Security and Accommodation Director, Mr. Enock Ogega over the matter were futile.
Friday, May 3, 2013
MORE THAN MEETS THE EYE
By Dun Kimaru
With the temperatures having cooled down I decided to read the Miguna’s book as an unbiased reader. Contrary to the media and critics, there is more to this book than just mere spread of hate. It is a series of eight books in one and it’s a pity how everyone concentrated on the last one ‘Peeling Back the Mask’. The title itself doesn't give this book the deserved justice. Because the truth is that it’s a lifelong story of African struggle with a personal touch but spoiled by its ending.
There are many controversies of leaders previously held in high esteem like Ngugi wa Thiong’o and Dr. Robert Ouko. Thus there is no denying that the writer comes across as self-righteous, accusing the rest of liberators as traitors. However it’s prudent that every student leader and aspirant read the first of this series: THE BEGINNINGS because it’s easy to relate to.
The book starts by explaining the challenges one had to undergo to get a good education. It goes on to illustrate the lack of development and progress long after our independence and the disillusionment of Kenyan people. I have always wondered why the compulsory NYS enrollment before joining public universities was scrapped off. In my ignorant and naïve mind I had assumed it was for a good cause.
The writer explains that it was meant to disillusion and turn them into government sycophants. During the three months exercise the recruits were beaten, humiliated and starved. But instead of giving up, many hardened and this explains why in the 1980s we had such a fearless crop of student leaders. It is a far cry to what we have today.
The SONU of then and our very own MUSO have a lot in common. Sponsored projects and weaklings during elections is one such similarity. The fight for a new constitution is another and the frustrations while at it are things we can all identify with. But unlike today, there were honest and dedicated leaders then who were ready to sacrifice their lives and education for the sake of the common good. They would take time to inspect water and other amenities used by the student fraternity. Well, just the other week when we had to make do with brown water in the hostels ours were busy collecting revenue from the chips cafes and M-Pesa outlets.
The writer also asks a very interesting question: why do we assume that eloquent and good orators make good leaders? Each year a good speaker convinces us to part with our votes and then betrays our trust. Maybe it’s the high time we looked beyond the words. Let someone explain what he has done before giving us a whole hour lecture of what he will do. The book also goes on to explain what happens when leaders allow power to get into their heads. Attacking the administration blindly is suicidal as the writer and company came to painfully learn. It’s paramount that one be tactical, cautious and to get the facts right.
The book provides great inspiration to young, ambitious students. It’s important to note that this first book keeps clearly off the controversies associated with the rest of the series and is therefore acceptable to all, irrespective of political affiliations. The quote at the beginning is one to be engraved in each of our hearts. "I’m for truth, no matter who tells it. I’m for justice, no matter who it is for or against. I’m a human being first and foremost, and as such I’m for whoever and whatever benefits humanity as a whole." - Malcolm X
With the temperatures having cooled down I decided to read the Miguna’s book as an unbiased reader. Contrary to the media and critics, there is more to this book than just mere spread of hate. It is a series of eight books in one and it’s a pity how everyone concentrated on the last one ‘Peeling Back the Mask’. The title itself doesn't give this book the deserved justice. Because the truth is that it’s a lifelong story of African struggle with a personal touch but spoiled by its ending.
There are many controversies of leaders previously held in high esteem like Ngugi wa Thiong’o and Dr. Robert Ouko. Thus there is no denying that the writer comes across as self-righteous, accusing the rest of liberators as traitors. However it’s prudent that every student leader and aspirant read the first of this series: THE BEGINNINGS because it’s easy to relate to.
The book starts by explaining the challenges one had to undergo to get a good education. It goes on to illustrate the lack of development and progress long after our independence and the disillusionment of Kenyan people. I have always wondered why the compulsory NYS enrollment before joining public universities was scrapped off. In my ignorant and naïve mind I had assumed it was for a good cause.
The writer explains that it was meant to disillusion and turn them into government sycophants. During the three months exercise the recruits were beaten, humiliated and starved. But instead of giving up, many hardened and this explains why in the 1980s we had such a fearless crop of student leaders. It is a far cry to what we have today.
The SONU of then and our very own MUSO have a lot in common. Sponsored projects and weaklings during elections is one such similarity. The fight for a new constitution is another and the frustrations while at it are things we can all identify with. But unlike today, there were honest and dedicated leaders then who were ready to sacrifice their lives and education for the sake of the common good. They would take time to inspect water and other amenities used by the student fraternity. Well, just the other week when we had to make do with brown water in the hostels ours were busy collecting revenue from the chips cafes and M-Pesa outlets.
The writer also asks a very interesting question: why do we assume that eloquent and good orators make good leaders? Each year a good speaker convinces us to part with our votes and then betrays our trust. Maybe it’s the high time we looked beyond the words. Let someone explain what he has done before giving us a whole hour lecture of what he will do. The book also goes on to explain what happens when leaders allow power to get into their heads. Attacking the administration blindly is suicidal as the writer and company came to painfully learn. It’s paramount that one be tactical, cautious and to get the facts right.
The book provides great inspiration to young, ambitious students. It’s important to note that this first book keeps clearly off the controversies associated with the rest of the series and is therefore acceptable to all, irrespective of political affiliations. The quote at the beginning is one to be engraved in each of our hearts. "I’m for truth, no matter who tells it. I’m for justice, no matter who it is for or against. I’m a human being first and foremost, and as such I’m for whoever and whatever benefits humanity as a whole." - Malcolm X
OREM DECLARED THE NEW TSA CHAIR
Mr. Fredrick Orem is the new chairperson of the Technology Students' Association (TSA). He beat his rivals in today's hotly contested poll by garnering 37% of the total votes cast. This represents 464 votes out of the total 1177 cast.
The newly elected leader could not hide his joy when he spoke to the 3rd Eye this evening. He was grateful for the massive support from his supporters.
"I would like to thank my fans for voting me. For those who didn't vote for me, I tell them the election is now over and we should work together," said Mr. Orem.
Mr. Samuel Mokaya, a fourth year civil engineering student, came in second with 311 votes. Mr. Brighton Kithendu was 3rd with 245 votes while Mr. Oliver Mandila garnered 157 votes.
Other results are as follows:
SECRETARY GENERAL RESULTS
Linda Chelah Rotich 946 votes
Duncan Ombeche 229 votes
ASSISTANT SECRETARY GENERAL RESULTS
Chelal Kiptoo Leonard 626 votes
Otieno Kevin Ouma 532 votes
TREASURER RESULTS
Olando Renald 612 votes
Frankline Langat 406 votes
Ogeto S. George 158 votes
PROJECTS COORDINATOR RESULTS
Hilary Cheruiyot 605 votes
Nixon Mugah 573 votes
ASSISTANT PROJECTS COORDINATOR RESULTS
Sheriff Mahsen Mohamed 884 votes
Obuya Odhiambo Benard 290 votes
PUBLICITY SECRETARY RESULTS
Annette Nitah Aming’a 906 votes
Edward Otieno 262 votes
Meanwhile, students in Moi University - Town Campus are preparing for their MUSO 2013/2014 elections. Campaigns are currently in full gear. The first Kamukunji is set for tomorrow 03/05/13 at Pioneer Hostels (Brookside).
The newly elected leader could not hide his joy when he spoke to the 3rd Eye this evening. He was grateful for the massive support from his supporters.
"I would like to thank my fans for voting me. For those who didn't vote for me, I tell them the election is now over and we should work together," said Mr. Orem.
Mr. Samuel Mokaya, a fourth year civil engineering student, came in second with 311 votes. Mr. Brighton Kithendu was 3rd with 245 votes while Mr. Oliver Mandila garnered 157 votes.
Other results are as follows:
SECRETARY GENERAL RESULTS
Linda Chelah Rotich 946 votes
Duncan Ombeche 229 votes
ASSISTANT SECRETARY GENERAL RESULTS
Chelal Kiptoo Leonard 626 votes
Otieno Kevin Ouma 532 votes
TREASURER RESULTS
Olando Renald 612 votes
Frankline Langat 406 votes
Ogeto S. George 158 votes
PROJECTS COORDINATOR RESULTS
Hilary Cheruiyot 605 votes
Nixon Mugah 573 votes
ASSISTANT PROJECTS COORDINATOR RESULTS
Sheriff Mahsen Mohamed 884 votes
Obuya Odhiambo Benard 290 votes
PUBLICITY SECRETARY RESULTS
Annette Nitah Aming’a 906 votes
Edward Otieno 262 votes
Meanwhile, students in Moi University - Town Campus are preparing for their MUSO 2013/2014 elections. Campaigns are currently in full gear. The first Kamukunji is set for tomorrow 03/05/13 at Pioneer Hostels (Brookside).
1st YEAR BBM CLASS TO REMAIN IN MAIN CAMPUS
By Mohammed Doyo
No single class in the school of business and economics will be relocated from main campus. While speaking to The 3rd eye who sought clarification on the issue, Mr silas, a senior administrator in the school of business and economics refuted the claims and termed them as baseless.
In the past few days rumors have been rife that plans are underway to relocate the current first year students to either town campus or annex school of law.
“We are unaware of any reports that a section of our students are to be relocated outside main campus. The school of business and Economics office has not received such communication” Silas said.
However, the administrator acknowledged that construction of a multi million building in the outskirts of Eldoret town to house the school of business and Economics is expected to kick off soon. The project is expected to take a minimum of 2 years to complete.
“Moi University has already embarked on a 90 million shilling project construction of an 8 storey building to house the school of business and economics. The project is expected to take 2 to 3 years to complete” said Mr. Silas
He also added that the Vice chancellor presided over the ground breaking ceremony held late last year.
This information comes at a time when a section of first year students in the school of Business and Economics have continued to express concerns over their fate after they were treated to an impromptu holiday together with their colleagues in the school of Arts and Social Sciences.
No single class in the school of business and economics will be relocated from main campus. While speaking to The 3rd eye who sought clarification on the issue, Mr silas, a senior administrator in the school of business and economics refuted the claims and termed them as baseless.
In the past few days rumors have been rife that plans are underway to relocate the current first year students to either town campus or annex school of law.
“We are unaware of any reports that a section of our students are to be relocated outside main campus. The school of business and Economics office has not received such communication” Silas said.
However, the administrator acknowledged that construction of a multi million building in the outskirts of Eldoret town to house the school of business and Economics is expected to kick off soon. The project is expected to take a minimum of 2 years to complete.
“Moi University has already embarked on a 90 million shilling project construction of an 8 storey building to house the school of business and economics. The project is expected to take 2 to 3 years to complete” said Mr. Silas
He also added that the Vice chancellor presided over the ground breaking ceremony held late last year.
This information comes at a time when a section of first year students in the school of Business and Economics have continued to express concerns over their fate after they were treated to an impromptu holiday together with their colleagues in the school of Arts and Social Sciences.
Thursday, May 2, 2013
CONTINUING EDUCATION STUDENTS TO FINISH THE OLD CURRICULUM
By Kirong Shadrack
All education students from first year to the outgoing final fourth years will have to do all the common courses as per the old curriculum. Confirming the new changes acting dean in the School of Education, Dr. J.K Chang’ach, added that the school will now be offering its own courses. However the newly introduced curriculum started with the first years that are currently in session.
Dr. Chang’ach was responding to questions by fourth year education students over the delay in registration of their common courses in the School of Human Resources and Development (IRD 400 and IRD 407). These were missing on the timetable. He reassured the students that everything was in order.
Speaking separately to the 3rd Eye, Timetable and Examination Officer in the School, Mr. George Kegode, admitted the omission of the courses citing a planned joint-class programme for students in both schools. However, he has promised that he will draft new timetables which include all the courses that were left out by this Friday.
In the past, most courses in the School of Education were offered in collaboration with other schools. However this might be a thing of the past according to Dr Chang’ach as the School is now independent and can offer its own courses.
The new changes include change in course titles and introduction of common courses. All IRD courses previously offered by the School of Human Resources and Development will be offered by the Department of Curriculum, Instructions and Media (CIM). The rest of the courses; Mathematics, History, Geography, Religion and Literature will be titled EDM, EDH, EDG, EDR and EDL respectively.
The new changes will also affect the post graduate students, especially those who are under the new curriculum as they will strictly be taking their lectures from the school. However students who are under the old curriculum will be flexible to do their post graduate studies from the School of Arts and Social Sciences as has been the tradition.
All education students from first year to the outgoing final fourth years will have to do all the common courses as per the old curriculum. Confirming the new changes acting dean in the School of Education, Dr. J.K Chang’ach, added that the school will now be offering its own courses. However the newly introduced curriculum started with the first years that are currently in session.
Dr. Chang’ach was responding to questions by fourth year education students over the delay in registration of their common courses in the School of Human Resources and Development (IRD 400 and IRD 407). These were missing on the timetable. He reassured the students that everything was in order.
Speaking separately to the 3rd Eye, Timetable and Examination Officer in the School, Mr. George Kegode, admitted the omission of the courses citing a planned joint-class programme for students in both schools. However, he has promised that he will draft new timetables which include all the courses that were left out by this Friday.
In the past, most courses in the School of Education were offered in collaboration with other schools. However this might be a thing of the past according to Dr Chang’ach as the School is now independent and can offer its own courses.
The new changes include change in course titles and introduction of common courses. All IRD courses previously offered by the School of Human Resources and Development will be offered by the Department of Curriculum, Instructions and Media (CIM). The rest of the courses; Mathematics, History, Geography, Religion and Literature will be titled EDM, EDH, EDG, EDR and EDL respectively.
The new changes will also affect the post graduate students, especially those who are under the new curriculum as they will strictly be taking their lectures from the school. However students who are under the old curriculum will be flexible to do their post graduate studies from the School of Arts and Social Sciences as has been the tradition.
Wednesday, May 1, 2013
THE CRY OF A TEACHER
By Kirong Shadrack
Yesterday I stumbled upon yet again another disturbing headline on our national dailies. The ad hoc decision by a clique of people to withdraw hardship allowance for teachers in some areas and suspension of promotions up to January, does not only annoy, but also ignites the very unending residue of fading fame among some irrational personalities in search of cheap publicity by treading on the rights of teachers.
The conspiracy to undermine this noble profession has been a deliberate and conspicuous attempt since time immemorial. It’s not news that teachers have always been in the headlines for very obvious reasons; remuneration.
History has it that teachers in Kenya have a common language, that of “we will down our tools” or “solidarity forever”. And why would it not if what you carry home after dedication to service are simsims and peanuts? It seems it’s the only language the Government is accustomed to.
I take it as an insult and serious joke when some mediocre individuals can’t differentiate matters of national interests and what is of interest to them. When teachers downed their tools last time, I remember it was a protracted war that elicited a lot of public clamour, pushing the Government to heed to teachers’ demands. As always, it was not a deal without bringing into the limelight the Collective Bargaining Agreement that has not been honoured in the past, a stark reminder of the long trek that teachers have taken in their quest for better remuneration.
When Karl Marx forewarned of consequences of the unbalanced distribution of resources between the bourgeoisie and the proletariat during the industrial Revolution in Europe, nobody took it seriously. However some years later when the strikes swept the whole of Europe, most governments were left reeling in shock, digging for all desperate means to avert the disaster.
It’s so ironical that our so-called MPs take us through the usual formal ritual of rubber-stamping their salary increment in public view without genuine cause as teachers engage in efforts to defend either the little they have or the little they want added.
Kenyan teachers have indeed learnt Fidel Castro’s saying that revolution is not a bed of roses. For over a decade the teachers’ fraternity has been victim to reneged agreements, a tactic that has been an impediment to the progress in offering quality education in this country.
As the country marks the Labour Day, it’s pertinent and urgent that the government adequately and expeditiously address the matter. The 14-day ultimatum issued by the KNUT should not be taken as a passing mania. We cannot afford to slip into another season of strikes, when solutions are unlimited.
The writer is a fourth year education student and Vice Chairperson, The 3rd Eye
Yesterday I stumbled upon yet again another disturbing headline on our national dailies. The ad hoc decision by a clique of people to withdraw hardship allowance for teachers in some areas and suspension of promotions up to January, does not only annoy, but also ignites the very unending residue of fading fame among some irrational personalities in search of cheap publicity by treading on the rights of teachers.
The conspiracy to undermine this noble profession has been a deliberate and conspicuous attempt since time immemorial. It’s not news that teachers have always been in the headlines for very obvious reasons; remuneration.
History has it that teachers in Kenya have a common language, that of “we will down our tools” or “solidarity forever”. And why would it not if what you carry home after dedication to service are simsims and peanuts? It seems it’s the only language the Government is accustomed to.
I take it as an insult and serious joke when some mediocre individuals can’t differentiate matters of national interests and what is of interest to them. When teachers downed their tools last time, I remember it was a protracted war that elicited a lot of public clamour, pushing the Government to heed to teachers’ demands. As always, it was not a deal without bringing into the limelight the Collective Bargaining Agreement that has not been honoured in the past, a stark reminder of the long trek that teachers have taken in their quest for better remuneration.
When Karl Marx forewarned of consequences of the unbalanced distribution of resources between the bourgeoisie and the proletariat during the industrial Revolution in Europe, nobody took it seriously. However some years later when the strikes swept the whole of Europe, most governments were left reeling in shock, digging for all desperate means to avert the disaster.
It’s so ironical that our so-called MPs take us through the usual formal ritual of rubber-stamping their salary increment in public view without genuine cause as teachers engage in efforts to defend either the little they have or the little they want added.
Kenyan teachers have indeed learnt Fidel Castro’s saying that revolution is not a bed of roses. For over a decade the teachers’ fraternity has been victim to reneged agreements, a tactic that has been an impediment to the progress in offering quality education in this country.
As the country marks the Labour Day, it’s pertinent and urgent that the government adequately and expeditiously address the matter. The 14-day ultimatum issued by the KNUT should not be taken as a passing mania. We cannot afford to slip into another season of strikes, when solutions are unlimited.
The writer is a fourth year education student and Vice Chairperson, The 3rd Eye
THIS MADNESS IN THE NAME OF SWAG
By Stanley Kimuge
Swag is deemed to be something that makes us unique in one way or the other. It is basically about identity. Each day, designers spend time performing surgery on what we wear. But of late, even language has not escaped it.
Interestingly, last evening, a 12-lettered message found its way to my phone's inbox. It read "xaxa claxx e ko?" I must admit I spent time decoding it. Before, I could understand what it meant the lady sent another "xi unixhow plx" text.
But why should someone who had nappies stripped from her, mutilate the Queen's language? Eye brows have to be raised on the level of maturity and I blame this double intake. At least, those still evolving should have been given ample time to do so.
I realized this disease is very contagious. Some dudes have fallen ill too. A lady friend disclosed to me that it is not business as usual with such suitors. To her, she equates them to the class one pupils-to-be, the intellectually unripe lot to benefit from laptops. In other words, they are not husband material!
I don't dispute that letter X could have romantic connotations. However, my linguistics lecturer can easily link this madness to ancient times when an illiterate man used the 24th Roman letter as a signature. He would then kiss it as an oath.
Ladies, I have observed that you like pimping your bodies; even discolouring your skin, all in the name of raising the bar. However decorating your communication won't make you heroine. Next time, before you hit the "send" button, make sure you write a more sober message.
Swag is deemed to be something that makes us unique in one way or the other. It is basically about identity. Each day, designers spend time performing surgery on what we wear. But of late, even language has not escaped it.
Interestingly, last evening, a 12-lettered message found its way to my phone's inbox. It read "xaxa claxx e ko?" I must admit I spent time decoding it. Before, I could understand what it meant the lady sent another "xi unixhow plx" text.
But why should someone who had nappies stripped from her, mutilate the Queen's language? Eye brows have to be raised on the level of maturity and I blame this double intake. At least, those still evolving should have been given ample time to do so.
I realized this disease is very contagious. Some dudes have fallen ill too. A lady friend disclosed to me that it is not business as usual with such suitors. To her, she equates them to the class one pupils-to-be, the intellectually unripe lot to benefit from laptops. In other words, they are not husband material!
I don't dispute that letter X could have romantic connotations. However, my linguistics lecturer can easily link this madness to ancient times when an illiterate man used the 24th Roman letter as a signature. He would then kiss it as an oath.
Ladies, I have observed that you like pimping your bodies; even discolouring your skin, all in the name of raising the bar. However decorating your communication won't make you heroine. Next time, before you hit the "send" button, make sure you write a more sober message.
Tuesday, April 30, 2013
SWIMMING POOL TO BE CONSTRUCTED
Moi University is set to construct a multi-million sports complex which includes a swimming pool in Annex - School of Law.
A copy of the proposal also reveals that the management had earlier on set out the programme to be rolled out in two phases.
"Phase one which includes the construction of soccer and rugby pitches is almost complete," disclosed a source at the sports department.
The source added that the University will soon embark on the construction of a pool, hockey murram pitch and basketball courts. The swimming pool is expected to cost a whopping 35 million. The sports complex, estimated to be over 40 million, also includes a modern hockey grass pitch.
The reasons behind the selection of Annex as the preferred location are outlined in the three-page document. This includes its proximity to town and centrality.
The facilities will also be used by students pursuing sports management, a course in the School of Business and Economics. The course is currently being offered in West Campus.
The department has on several occasions suffered vitriol from students for doing little in sports sector. However, the former blames the University for allocating it insufficient funds. A source revealed that, unlike other Universities like Kenyatta University which receives more than 10 million in budgetary allocation, it gets 2 million.
A copy of the proposal also reveals that the management had earlier on set out the programme to be rolled out in two phases.
"Phase one which includes the construction of soccer and rugby pitches is almost complete," disclosed a source at the sports department.
The source added that the University will soon embark on the construction of a pool, hockey murram pitch and basketball courts. The swimming pool is expected to cost a whopping 35 million. The sports complex, estimated to be over 40 million, also includes a modern hockey grass pitch.
The reasons behind the selection of Annex as the preferred location are outlined in the three-page document. This includes its proximity to town and centrality.
The facilities will also be used by students pursuing sports management, a course in the School of Business and Economics. The course is currently being offered in West Campus.
The department has on several occasions suffered vitriol from students for doing little in sports sector. However, the former blames the University for allocating it insufficient funds. A source revealed that, unlike other Universities like Kenyatta University which receives more than 10 million in budgetary allocation, it gets 2 million.
I JUST WANT TO BE LIKE YOU
By Lilian Bonareri
Yes, I just want to be like you. I don’t care who I was meant to be. I feel I was not made the best I could want to be. I don’t want to take time and know me. I don’t care what they will think. I have made up my mind; I want to be like you. I even want to change my name and be called you, but I am afraid. Ooh no…I am not afraid. I am just too proud to let you know that I want to be you. I am too proud to let the people who think I am me realize that I am just being you. I want to effortlessly enjoy the title and status that took you years to build.
I don’t want to accept the title is too heavy for me; I want to make them believe I am this old and “good”. Yes, as good as you are. I even disagree with you so many times. I write badly about you. I want to pretend I am the opposite of you, but I just want to be like you.
I like it that being you earn me so much fame. I have managed to gain some undeserved respect, they now fear me. They think I am this bad boy, they think I am this intelligent “literati”. They talk about me; they cannot afford to ignore me on social media. They read my posts every time I deliver them, even when I know it’s just a bunch of English words, terms they probably have never see. They still read and comment. They praise me even when I know I don’t deserve it. They will leave a thousand likes even when I am abusing them. All because I have learnt to be you, I have done it so well that I am slowly becoming better than you.
I want to get that MUSO seat, yes; I still want to be like you. I will tell them I hate the way you ruled, I will tell them I want to change the constitution that you used in your reign, but at least me, myself and I still know I want to be like you. Yes, I will tell them I will give the shops to associations and not individuals. I will taint my words so well so they can see the different me from you. But I still want to be like you, yes, I want to be the shop owner. I want to be the talk of campus. I want to be the director you were.
I will pay any price to be you. I will use the few hearts I have won to climb up the ladder. Yes, I will be like you. I will betray them all to gain the bigger hearts. I will not remember their efforts to get me there. I will not even pick their calls. I will keep my word to be like you. I will shut my mouth and fill my wallet. I will not lose my voice in a “kamukunji” as I did in the cross fires. I will walk with the high and mighty. I will realize the power in the senate and not the comrades. Yes, I will be like you. I will faithfully follow your steps.
Yes, I just want to be like you. I don’t care who I was meant to be. I feel I was not made the best I could want to be. I don’t want to take time and know me. I don’t care what they will think. I have made up my mind; I want to be like you. I even want to change my name and be called you, but I am afraid. Ooh no…I am not afraid. I am just too proud to let you know that I want to be you. I am too proud to let the people who think I am me realize that I am just being you. I want to effortlessly enjoy the title and status that took you years to build.
I don’t want to accept the title is too heavy for me; I want to make them believe I am this old and “good”. Yes, as good as you are. I even disagree with you so many times. I write badly about you. I want to pretend I am the opposite of you, but I just want to be like you.
I like it that being you earn me so much fame. I have managed to gain some undeserved respect, they now fear me. They think I am this bad boy, they think I am this intelligent “literati”. They talk about me; they cannot afford to ignore me on social media. They read my posts every time I deliver them, even when I know it’s just a bunch of English words, terms they probably have never see. They still read and comment. They praise me even when I know I don’t deserve it. They will leave a thousand likes even when I am abusing them. All because I have learnt to be you, I have done it so well that I am slowly becoming better than you.
I want to get that MUSO seat, yes; I still want to be like you. I will tell them I hate the way you ruled, I will tell them I want to change the constitution that you used in your reign, but at least me, myself and I still know I want to be like you. Yes, I will tell them I will give the shops to associations and not individuals. I will taint my words so well so they can see the different me from you. But I still want to be like you, yes, I want to be the shop owner. I want to be the talk of campus. I want to be the director you were.
I will pay any price to be you. I will use the few hearts I have won to climb up the ladder. Yes, I will be like you. I will betray them all to gain the bigger hearts. I will not remember their efforts to get me there. I will not even pick their calls. I will keep my word to be like you. I will shut my mouth and fill my wallet. I will not lose my voice in a “kamukunji” as I did in the cross fires. I will walk with the high and mighty. I will realize the power in the senate and not the comrades. Yes, I will be like you. I will faithfully follow your steps.
Monday, April 29, 2013
THE UNIVERSITY I CHOSE
By Remington Miheso
One of my new year’s resolutions was that I would try as much as possible to be serious with life, in fact it was a vow. But I had to break that vow. I broke it the moment I stepped foot in the so-called Moi University. I wonder why I liken Moi university to my village school than to other universities. I think initially it was meant to be a secondary school but as some people will say, 'they' had to change their minds. (I wonder if it was replacing the minds they initially had or it was something else.) Believe me, that was the worst mistake ever done to this institution.
I heard (before the election results were announced) someone say that it would do us good if Kenya was sold and each one of us given their own share. I agree and disagree. Kenya should be sold but in bits, starting with Moi High School a.k.a Moi University. In as much as we brag of producing some of the best brains in Kenya, we literally have nothing to pride ourselves in.
I am made to understand that Moi university is among, if not the richest public university in Kenya. (I stand to be corrected.) Shame on us! How can it even be mentioned and yet the one writing this article was denied accommodation just because he had not cleared a tuition fee of just eight hundred and fifty shillings, not dollars!
When the president we elected was sworn in on 9th, I thought everything would change to digital, just as one lights up a bulb. I was in for a rude shock when I was told I had to queue, just like I did when I had to beg Moi university to accommodate me in first year, to be accommodated again.
I couldn't understand why a mzee like me could be subjected to that kind of torture, a continuing student queuing for eight hours! Give me a break! How different am I from that ‘freshman’ who doesn't know where frakaz is? How will he know that I am not just ahead of him academically but also by age? In fact, if I had called my mum to tell her what I was going through I am sure she would tell me to leave school and help her sell mitumba in Gikomba market.
I wonder, do those guys who sit at the administration building think about us students? Do they know we exist? If a mere hostel can be built for twenty three years, what if they were to build a new administration building, how many centuries would it take? If those guys really think of us, they would have changed Margaret Thatcher Library to Margaret Thatcher Hostel a long time ago. What is the use of having a library with books older than itself? I nearly died laughing last week when I dragged myself past it in the evening and saw a guard trying something that I thought was checking students as they enter the library. Surely, even a class three pupil will confidently tell you there is nothing in that building to interest the most broke thief in the world.
I later purposefully passed by the administration building to check if the same was going on and as expected; nothing of the sort was taking place. So, the chief security of Moi University wants to convince us, beyond any doubts, that the library is more important than the white building we call the administration building, and my school! Wacheni mchezo!!
Some will say instead of criticizing I should be acting. Come on, I am a journalist. I am only allowed to give advice to these guys. Next time, instead of allocating a room to first years, give them small pieces of land. They seem to be in a better position to utilize it than the school is. And by the way if hostel M is so hard to finish, kindly allocate the rooms as they are to us, we will do the finishing ourselves. Moi University ni Kenya!!
One of my new year’s resolutions was that I would try as much as possible to be serious with life, in fact it was a vow. But I had to break that vow. I broke it the moment I stepped foot in the so-called Moi University. I wonder why I liken Moi university to my village school than to other universities. I think initially it was meant to be a secondary school but as some people will say, 'they' had to change their minds. (I wonder if it was replacing the minds they initially had or it was something else.) Believe me, that was the worst mistake ever done to this institution.
I heard (before the election results were announced) someone say that it would do us good if Kenya was sold and each one of us given their own share. I agree and disagree. Kenya should be sold but in bits, starting with Moi High School a.k.a Moi University. In as much as we brag of producing some of the best brains in Kenya, we literally have nothing to pride ourselves in.
I am made to understand that Moi university is among, if not the richest public university in Kenya. (I stand to be corrected.) Shame on us! How can it even be mentioned and yet the one writing this article was denied accommodation just because he had not cleared a tuition fee of just eight hundred and fifty shillings, not dollars!
When the president we elected was sworn in on 9th, I thought everything would change to digital, just as one lights up a bulb. I was in for a rude shock when I was told I had to queue, just like I did when I had to beg Moi university to accommodate me in first year, to be accommodated again.
I couldn't understand why a mzee like me could be subjected to that kind of torture, a continuing student queuing for eight hours! Give me a break! How different am I from that ‘freshman’ who doesn't know where frakaz is? How will he know that I am not just ahead of him academically but also by age? In fact, if I had called my mum to tell her what I was going through I am sure she would tell me to leave school and help her sell mitumba in Gikomba market.
I wonder, do those guys who sit at the administration building think about us students? Do they know we exist? If a mere hostel can be built for twenty three years, what if they were to build a new administration building, how many centuries would it take? If those guys really think of us, they would have changed Margaret Thatcher Library to Margaret Thatcher Hostel a long time ago. What is the use of having a library with books older than itself? I nearly died laughing last week when I dragged myself past it in the evening and saw a guard trying something that I thought was checking students as they enter the library. Surely, even a class three pupil will confidently tell you there is nothing in that building to interest the most broke thief in the world.
I later purposefully passed by the administration building to check if the same was going on and as expected; nothing of the sort was taking place. So, the chief security of Moi University wants to convince us, beyond any doubts, that the library is more important than the white building we call the administration building, and my school! Wacheni mchezo!!
Some will say instead of criticizing I should be acting. Come on, I am a journalist. I am only allowed to give advice to these guys. Next time, instead of allocating a room to first years, give them small pieces of land. They seem to be in a better position to utilize it than the school is. And by the way if hostel M is so hard to finish, kindly allocate the rooms as they are to us, we will do the finishing ourselves. Moi University ni Kenya!!
THE SUPREME LAW
By Quintas Wesonga
Kenya's constitution is lauded as being one of the best in the world today. However most Kenyans have little or no idea what the noble document contains. All they know is that they either voted yes or no on 4th August 2010. This is what makes it rank so highly:
For the Kiswahili lovers, today you can use your language in any official function or even make an application for a job in Kiswahili. Article 7(2) provides that both English and Kiswahili are official languages but only Kiswahili is the national language. Wapi nduru?
Article 258(1) allows any Kenyan to institute a proceeding in court if you feel the constitution is being contravened or threatened. In fact to give more powers to the people, article 22(3) (c) provides that no fee shall be charged by court to institute such a proceeding.
If anybody arrests you, you have to be duly informed on why such action is taken on you and taken to court in not more than 24 hours. There is no imprisonment before trial. Article 49(2) states that one cannot be remanded in custody for an offence punishable only by fine or imprisonment of less than six months.
MPs who do not perform by the end of the first two years can be recalled by voters. Law making is not only for MPs. Public participation is guaranteed and any Kenyan can propose an amendment of the constitution by popular initiative by collecting 1 million signatures of registered voters. Read article 251 and get surprised for free!
When I hear people talk of the police force, I wonder whether they are Kenyans. Article 243 establishes the National Police Service., not the police force. The difference is that the former exercises professionalism but the latter doesn't. To achieve gender balance, no body shall comprise of more than two-thirds of same gender and in article 250 (11) the chair and vice-chair of any group shall not be of same gender. This is the most misinterpreted clause. Whoever said that women should comprise a third and be vice-chairpersons I wish to know. Women can also be two thirds and hold the chair and it would still be constitutional.
I overheard my friend say Raila will not vie for presidency again because of his age which the constitution prohibits. Such a thought is nowhere in the wonderful document. The only limit is the minimum age of 18 years. There is no maximum anywhere. The only specific qualification is that one must be a Kenyan by birth.
Are you aware that article 231 (4) requires that the Central Bank of Kenya prints money (notes and coins) with images depicting Kenya and not the portrait of any individual? However, item 34 in transitional clauses which is the last item in the constitution provides that money available on effective date shall remain valid.
There are those who come from poverty-stricken areas and worried that their county government may not be able to collect any substantive revenue. Article 204 is a relief. One half per cent of the total revenue by the national government will be put in an equalization fund for this purpose in the first 20 years.
Just as a matter of clarification, the term central government should be unheard of but instead use national government. Likewise use devolved government for local government and national revenue authority for Kenya revenue authority. Get used to cabinet secretaries not ministers, deputy president not vice president and principal secretary instead of permanent secretaries.
Just to conclude, the 47 women reps do not just represent and present issues of women in parliament but is just an affirmative action to increase the number of women in the house. They are just ordinary members of parliament.
Kenya's constitution is lauded as being one of the best in the world today. However most Kenyans have little or no idea what the noble document contains. All they know is that they either voted yes or no on 4th August 2010. This is what makes it rank so highly:
For the Kiswahili lovers, today you can use your language in any official function or even make an application for a job in Kiswahili. Article 7(2) provides that both English and Kiswahili are official languages but only Kiswahili is the national language. Wapi nduru?
Article 258(1) allows any Kenyan to institute a proceeding in court if you feel the constitution is being contravened or threatened. In fact to give more powers to the people, article 22(3) (c) provides that no fee shall be charged by court to institute such a proceeding.
If anybody arrests you, you have to be duly informed on why such action is taken on you and taken to court in not more than 24 hours. There is no imprisonment before trial. Article 49(2) states that one cannot be remanded in custody for an offence punishable only by fine or imprisonment of less than six months.
MPs who do not perform by the end of the first two years can be recalled by voters. Law making is not only for MPs. Public participation is guaranteed and any Kenyan can propose an amendment of the constitution by popular initiative by collecting 1 million signatures of registered voters. Read article 251 and get surprised for free!
When I hear people talk of the police force, I wonder whether they are Kenyans. Article 243 establishes the National Police Service., not the police force. The difference is that the former exercises professionalism but the latter doesn't. To achieve gender balance, no body shall comprise of more than two-thirds of same gender and in article 250 (11) the chair and vice-chair of any group shall not be of same gender. This is the most misinterpreted clause. Whoever said that women should comprise a third and be vice-chairpersons I wish to know. Women can also be two thirds and hold the chair and it would still be constitutional.
I overheard my friend say Raila will not vie for presidency again because of his age which the constitution prohibits. Such a thought is nowhere in the wonderful document. The only limit is the minimum age of 18 years. There is no maximum anywhere. The only specific qualification is that one must be a Kenyan by birth.
Are you aware that article 231 (4) requires that the Central Bank of Kenya prints money (notes and coins) with images depicting Kenya and not the portrait of any individual? However, item 34 in transitional clauses which is the last item in the constitution provides that money available on effective date shall remain valid.
There are those who come from poverty-stricken areas and worried that their county government may not be able to collect any substantive revenue. Article 204 is a relief. One half per cent of the total revenue by the national government will be put in an equalization fund for this purpose in the first 20 years.
Just as a matter of clarification, the term central government should be unheard of but instead use national government. Likewise use devolved government for local government and national revenue authority for Kenya revenue authority. Get used to cabinet secretaries not ministers, deputy president not vice president and principal secretary instead of permanent secretaries.
Just to conclude, the 47 women reps do not just represent and present issues of women in parliament but is just an affirmative action to increase the number of women in the house. They are just ordinary members of parliament.
BLACKOUT HALTS TSA DEBATE
The Technology Students Association (TSA) held a debate for aspirants of various seats this afternoon. This was the second of its kind after the first debate in the last academic year. However, unlike the first where students asked questions at the debate, questions were submitted to the Students Electoral Commission (SEC) prior to the debate.
Today's debate was cut short by a blackout. Speaking to the 3rd Eye, Mr. Opudo Jeckonian confirmed the postponement of the debate to a later date; either tomorrow or Wednesday. The latter day is a public holiday and holding it then depends on agreement by the students.
Today's debate was cut short by a blackout. Speaking to the 3rd Eye, Mr. Opudo Jeckonian confirmed the postponement of the debate to a later date; either tomorrow or Wednesday. The latter day is a public holiday and holding it then depends on agreement by the students.
Sunday, April 28, 2013
MOI VARSITY STUDENT PASSES ON
A sombre mood has engulfed Moi University following the pronouncement of the demise of Geffrey Cheruiyot Lagat. Lagat, a fourth year student in School of Business and Economic, Marketing Option was found dead at around 10pm by a passer-by along the road at Huruma Estate in Eldoret, where he had gone to visit his sister.
Confirming the incident to the 3rd Eye, Miss Sally Cherobon, a fourth year Education student and a cousin to the deceased reveals that cause of his death is still unknown, contrary to the reports that he had been knocked down by a car. Adding the family are waiting the post mortem report from Moi teaching and Referral Hospital where his body is being kept.
The late Geffrey known to many as ‘Geff,’ hails from Kaptel in Nandi County. Previously he was residing at Rima Residential at Stage, before he transferred to KPA West Campus this year. He has been a part time employee at Coca Cola Company in Eldoret, after he was retained by company after his attachment last year.
However he has been doing his exams at Main Campus.
Confirming the incident to the 3rd Eye, Miss Sally Cherobon, a fourth year Education student and a cousin to the deceased reveals that cause of his death is still unknown, contrary to the reports that he had been knocked down by a car. Adding the family are waiting the post mortem report from Moi teaching and Referral Hospital where his body is being kept.
The late Geffrey known to many as ‘Geff,’ hails from Kaptel in Nandi County. Previously he was residing at Rima Residential at Stage, before he transferred to KPA West Campus this year. He has been a part time employee at Coca Cola Company in Eldoret, after he was retained by company after his attachment last year.
However he has been doing his exams at Main Campus.
Most of his friends remember ‘Geff’ as a humble and hardworking man. Some of his friends confirm to have spoken to him last evening via Facebook. His last status update at around 9.12pm was a condolence message to the late Makueni Senator Hon Mutula Kilonzo, who passed on yesterday.
Condolence messages
“I received the sad news through a friends’ Facebook post. The entire marketing students' fraternity will dearly miss Geff for his humour and Company. The marketing students condole with the family at this trying time,” said Mr Ochieng George Bush, a classmate of the late Geff.
“I am shocked by the news and I still can’t believe it.Geff has been Residing at Rimma Hostels since his since he came to Moi University. I have known him to be an obedient and respectful gentleman,” said William Ketter, Rimma Landlord.
Condolence messages
“I received the sad news through a friends’ Facebook post. The entire marketing students' fraternity will dearly miss Geff for his humour and Company. The marketing students condole with the family at this trying time,” said Mr Ochieng George Bush, a classmate of the late Geff.
“I am shocked by the news and I still can’t believe it.Geff has been Residing at Rimma Hostels since his since he came to Moi University. I have known him to be an obedient and respectful gentleman,” said William Ketter, Rimma Landlord.
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