WHERE ARE YOU HIDING, MR & MISS MOI?

By William Dekker
Unlike the past, my opinion now has verily changed and I wholeheartedly agree with those who say campus should be ruled and run by the seniors. By seniors, I mean 3rd years and above. Now with that statement I know I’ve just made a thousand and one enemies; my sincere apologies to the second years! I feel you! But before you crucify me upside down, here is my justification.

Just like the boring MUSO debate that has now become stale with virtually everyone turning into an activist for elections (predominantly second years), very soon we’ll hear people petitioning for Mr & Miss Moi competition. But before that, there will be Mr & Miss Culture with 2nd and 1st years joining the trend. Moha (Doyo) and Msee wa Gym will do their thing as kings and queens of beauty, style and trend are crowned.

Take for instance, last year’s similar events. Miss Culture went to a lady who was in 1st year then. Then came the big thing. Miss Moi still went to a 1st year, Tina Kalekye from the School of Arts and Mr Moi to Sammy Chacha, then a 2nd year from the school of Human Resource Development. People, these are not mere titles. They are not crowns that reward individuals of their beauty and flair. These are crowns that come with responsibilities, responsibilities that the holders have to fulfil.

If you are having trouble understanding what I am taking about, take the case of one former Mr Moi, Kiziah Philbert, popularly known as “Supertall”. That dude is tall, way past Robert Wadlow. Since his crowning, the guy remains an enigma in championing for the eradication of hunger; call it project “Hunger below Zero”. Another one of his ventures is “Adopt a child.” Look at him, he is touring the world, not only making a fortune for himself but also significantly building the institution’s name as its product. That is besides the rewarding modelling contracts he got.

Consider the case of the former Miss Kenya who made news with the jigger campaign. These two examples know their noble duty. A crown of glamour is an onus bestowed upon you to do something that can change lives and for the general societal development.

Now come to the current king and queen of Moi glamour. Chacha, a friend I respect so much and his counterpart, Kalekye, the princess of magnificence. The two, since their coronation have literally done nothing! I mean nothing! Not even an acceptance speech or something. I know I put it brutally but that’s the way it is. A confidential source disclosed that one of them turned down a request to be hosted in the MU FM for an interview reason being “8.00 am was just too early, an ungodly hour to wake her JUST FOR A MERE RADIO SHOW” Lol! That was her beauty talking.

What if these seats were won by some senior, mature and enthusiastic comrades? These individuals have open minds and wide visions that see past the trophy to achieve public appreciation. Surprisingly, this is the same breed (juniors) that is fighting so hard to take over MUSO. They say it is their right. But what is right without responsiveness?

People, we must know these are not tools for individual self-fulfilment but for the general good of all! I will not fail to mention my hard-line stance: “The welfare of comrades as well as social shields shouldn't be awarded to juniors!” Watch and learn, then wait for your time.