By Mohammed Doyo
A suspected thief escaped death on Saturday afternoon after students caught him stealing in Hostel J. Comrades attempted to lynch him only for the University’s security men to rescue him.
The suspect, 27 year old Bernard Maluha, had broken in a room in hostel J and was in the process of stealing when the room occupant ambushed him forcing him to flee. Beryl Onyango, the room occupant screamed prompting students to intervene. Students apprehended the suspect while trying to escape.The suspect, also an Eldoret town resident was later interrogated for over 2 hours at the University’s security office.
Organized Crime
The suspect confessed he was part of a larger network comprising of students and non students who steal laptops in the university and sell them at cheap prices in Eldoret Town. He says a group of over 10 individuals in the university, with a well coordinated network carry out the stealing and hand in the stolen gadgets to a group leader based in Main campus (Name withheld) who in turn ferry the items to town.
In town, He adds, the electronic gadgets are sold to a group of 5 people who pose as electronic technicians and dealers.
The suspect has since been arrested by the Kesses Police officers where he is undergoing further interrogation. By the time of going to press, a security committee composed of students, Muso Security Director, campus Media and University security officers had been formed to investigate the case in cooperation with the police.
This is the latest of such case. In the past few weeks, rampant theft of laptops has hit Main Campus with at least 10 cases being reported daily at the Security office.
By Kinyua Njeri
About 70 male students residing in Veecam Hostel were moved to Comfort Hostel (Block G) yesterday following a prolonged power problem. The power fault was caused by overloading and sparking at the main switches and meter box.
The Kenya Power is said to have insisted that a three-phase power system be installed to prevent such faults in future. However, that would take time to fix, prompting the relocation of the residents.
The Veecam residents now join ladies at what has been a ladies' hostel. On the other hand, the ladies who lived in Block G have been relocated to other blocks within the hostel to create room for their male counterparts.
In the past fortnight, persistent blackouts in the hostels have inconvenienced students in the varsity.
By Christine Muhia
I woke up to the sounds of “Mwizi, mwizi….uuuiii!” Partially scared, I shot out of bed, grabbed my 'kanga' and my faithful hockey stick in case self-defence was necessary. I was determined to aid my fellow comrade and be the day’s heroine. But woe unto me, my brevity was put to shame when I came to the realization that I was the only intended heroine. Most of my fellow house-mates chose to stick to the confines of their rooms and peep through the keyholes as drama unfolded.
I followed the scream to the opposite wing and teamed up with Nyambura and Njeri as they were from the region bestowed with ladies who face problems with a good fight, literally. Unfortunately, by the time we reached the supposed floor from where all the chaos was emanating from, the culprit was long gone. He had fled towards the students’ centre. Apparently, the thought of him being beaten to a pulp by Nyamburas and Njeris and being apprehended had crossed his mind and he opted to flee and save his life.
By this time everyone in J was up and asking what had happened. “Mimi nilitaka kutoka tumpate tumchape,” one student retorted echoing many others.I just gave a smirk wondering where the backup was when Nyambura, Njeri and I needed it most. Security arrived a little too late for the action but investigations are ongoing. After an amateur personal investigation, it came to my understanding that the culprit did not get away with anything.
However, he is still at large and lucky to have got away before facing our wrath. Well, actually my wrath mainly. This goes out as a warning to those kleptomaniacs out there who think they can just walk into our rooms and get away with our valuables.
Mark my words, next time you decide to go on your little so-called adventure, BEWARE!!! We will have no more sleepless nights because of you. If we catch you, well, just be sure you will face the full wrath of an injured lioness. Trust me, we are so angry right now.
A group of students who were reported to have fled the scene of the accident at Chepkiit falls (Mlango Falls) yesterday where a fellow student drowned to death have refuted the claims, adding that they were part of the rescue team.
The deceased student who has been identified as Geofrey Kibet Kirui (Department of Kiswahili and Other African Languages) and a fourth year in the School of Arts and Social Sciences in Moi University – Main Campus, slipped into the water. He clung to a rock for some time in an effort to stay afloat before he gave in. Speaking to the 3rd Eye this morning, Kericho University Students Association (KEMUSA) officials stated that there was miscommunication over the incident.
The association members had visited the site for a picnic. Efforts to rescue him from fast flowing river were futile. His body was swept away by the water and was found floating two kilometres away from the drowning point, with fatal head injuries.
The group called upon the Red Cross team which helped retrieve the body from the river.