It is almost 8 p.m. I am typing an article in a dark room. The computer has issued a warning already-20% battery remaining. In addition, I have an assignment that must be handed in tomorrow. I have to write it through the night or else the lecturer will grace my Transcript with the infamous Grade ‘D’. Then an idea hits me. I will log in face book from my phone and pour my heart out on the 3rd Eye wall.
Unfortunately, the phone misbehaves and angrily shuts down after issuing several low battery warnings. I can hear curses from the next room. A comrade complains that all shops are closed.The chips café too is of no use now. He wants to go to Stage but the rains have the final authority over the decision. The heavens open up confirming he has to involuntary fast for another day.
This is a sad tale of what students have to go through each day with the increased black outs. For those who live at the infamous ‘Diaspora’ their case is even worse. Some have accepted blackouts as part and parcel of their campus life. Yes, Blackouts can persist for a whole week. And calling out for help can only be as effective as Singing at the top of your lungs for a deaf individual. What do you do then if not to accept and move on? At this rate, I won’t be surprised if ‘Diaspora’ guys call for Secession from the larger 'main campus'.
On a serious note though, Almost everyone acknowledge power blackouts are everywhere in this country. However, when they occur every day at one particular place, There is a problem somewhere. And a Big problem for that matter. Some people somewhere must be sleeping on their job.
Few weeks ago, the university administration insisted that students should pay full accommodation before getting rooms. We obliged. But this time round, abiding by all rules of fair play. It is the students' turn to insist the right to ‘power’ in the rooms. And this is not negotiable.
Over the years, we have become used to the cliche ‘We will fix a bigger and a larger transformer to address the Power problem’ with no actions forthcoming. And now some of us are left wondering, is the idea of ‘the transformer’ another vision 2030 flagship project?
I know the concerned authorities will always respond with ‘' Students cook and use coils to warm the rooms during the rainy cold season" infamous excuse to ‘justify’ the power blackouts whenever students demand answers but then again, what are the students expected to do when Foods served in the mess cannot meet the quality and the quantity they want?
Let the authorities address this problem. Mr. Vice chancellor, DVC student affairs, dean of students, Mr. Chesang, Mrs. Tanui, Director Ogega Students are suffering.
Unfortunately, the phone misbehaves and angrily shuts down after issuing several low battery warnings. I can hear curses from the next room. A comrade complains that all shops are closed.The chips café too is of no use now. He wants to go to Stage but the rains have the final authority over the decision. The heavens open up confirming he has to involuntary fast for another day.
This is a sad tale of what students have to go through each day with the increased black outs. For those who live at the infamous ‘Diaspora’ their case is even worse. Some have accepted blackouts as part and parcel of their campus life. Yes, Blackouts can persist for a whole week. And calling out for help can only be as effective as Singing at the top of your lungs for a deaf individual. What do you do then if not to accept and move on? At this rate, I won’t be surprised if ‘Diaspora’ guys call for Secession from the larger 'main campus'.
On a serious note though, Almost everyone acknowledge power blackouts are everywhere in this country. However, when they occur every day at one particular place, There is a problem somewhere. And a Big problem for that matter. Some people somewhere must be sleeping on their job.
Few weeks ago, the university administration insisted that students should pay full accommodation before getting rooms. We obliged. But this time round, abiding by all rules of fair play. It is the students' turn to insist the right to ‘power’ in the rooms. And this is not negotiable.
Over the years, we have become used to the cliche ‘We will fix a bigger and a larger transformer to address the Power problem’ with no actions forthcoming. And now some of us are left wondering, is the idea of ‘the transformer’ another vision 2030 flagship project?
I know the concerned authorities will always respond with ‘' Students cook and use coils to warm the rooms during the rainy cold season" infamous excuse to ‘justify’ the power blackouts whenever students demand answers but then again, what are the students expected to do when Foods served in the mess cannot meet the quality and the quantity they want?
Let the authorities address this problem. Mr. Vice chancellor, DVC student affairs, dean of students, Mr. Chesang, Mrs. Tanui, Director Ogega Students are suffering.
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