MOI UNIVERSITY CHANCELLOR SERMONED
By Don Owino
The current Moi University Chancellor, Prof. Richard Kiprono Mibey was this week summoned by the parliament committee on security due to the unrest which has been experienced in the institution a week ago. He was accompanied by his deputy Prof. Nathan Ogechi and the Dean of students Moi University.
This marks the start of summons layed forthwith on the agenda of the security committee on heads of government parastatals. Moi University had experienced mayhem as a result of the murder of one of them, Charity Maina Muthoni. The students claimed the university had a defective security apparatus and were exposed to seasonal dangers of rapists and killers.
The University was given a month to bring before the committee the culprits and those who torched police vehicle in the same institution.
Saturday, 7 March 2015
Wednesday, 4 March 2015
"COMRADES ARE RIGHT"
By Don Owino
Peaceful demonstrations turning into riots, when comrades put up demands; they are a regular occurrence in campus. Stones flying from the blue and bonfires skilfully set in two minutes flat are both mysterious and terrifying parts of them. There are several techniques you have to know if you want to make it in one piece.
COMRADES POWER
Ensure you are in the midst of comrades, unless you are an activist and prepared to face the consequences. Wear dull colored clothes so that incase you offend someone you won’t be conspicuous enough to be found. Leaves will help you cover your face and keep mobile to avoid being singled out for a one on one confrontation! WATER As teargas is a necessary evil in riots, identify source of water or carry your own bottle of because that gas is Not happy gas. Water is life, enough said.
NEVER FALL DOWN
Hang onto a fellow comrade until you can stand up again.Once you fall down it won’t be easy to get up as it will be every comrade for himself and MUSO chair for us all, with a side dish of broken bones and a topping of blood to match.
DON’T. GET.CAUGHT.
Remember you were not striking until you are caught by the police. They will ever faithfully get you up and going with well-aimed clobbers. It might be that they enjoy the chase.
MONEY
Last but not least have some money in case things go awry and you may need to quickly exit the campus and realize the fare has been doubled.
REMEMBER: A comrade is always right; except when he is wrong.
AT THE HELM OF MUSO POLITICS
By Don Owino
MUSO is me and you! Today I attempt to reveal the hidden facets and tenets of 2015 MUSO politics. In this piece I will not spare anyone. I will not spare funeral politicians, I will not spare watermelon directors, I will not spare a certain cohort calling itself ‘concerned’ comrades. If you think I will spare school based vindictive ‘poli-tricians’, then you are in for a rude shock! This is the day of revelation.
They say a comrade is always right. They also say ‘ADMIN’ is always wrong! Yes! They always say that. But who are ‘these’ they? But before I reveal them, I will first of all warn them. The first group are the ‘funeral’ politicians. They are upbeat close and candid. They offer quick fix solutions to crises in the union. But honestly, where are they during ‘calm’ moments? I noted with painful concern as the funeral arrangements of our beloved Charity was characterized with sufficient politics. TRIBAL politics for that matter. Do you know what makes the difference in this scope of political trend-setting? Some get to leadership through politics, others get to politics through leadership. You know where you belong. Be warned. Next time I will not warn, but I will duly expose.
During this past week I also realized one thing. In MUSO politics, there are those who want things to happen, there are those who see things happening and ultimately, there are those who make things to happen. For those sitting directors, you know where you belong. But for those vibrantly ‘eyeing’ MUSO seats, choose where you belong wisely. Very wisely. Sooner or later you will stand before us to sate your political case. We will not judge you by your vibrancy during crises but by the content of your character and understanding of student leadership. Be keen. Be warned. For today I will only warn. But next time I will expose you. Eddy Ashioya, in his MEMO INSTITUTION categorically stated that, until a time when we will be served with memos that are accompanied with steadfast actions, comrades will remain a disturbed lot.
Our administration must henceforth learn that without students there is no university. That rings only one tune. Our welfare first. And if you want to optimally handle students’ welfare, involve the students themselves. Because we will not run away from the fact that students are the key players and steadfast stakeholders in this expanse of academic dispensation. Involve them. Work with them. Learn from them. Next time I will not warn, I will expose. Lastly, are you an aspiring MUSO office holder? I have free advice for you. One, don’t be subjective, but remain objective in your course of relevance in student leadership.
Don’t be cheap, don’t be in the habit of seeking audience in the most unlikely places. Yes, you know the places am talking about. Comrades are keen people, they are quick to judge and hard to impress. In the dispensation of 21st century student politics, one group of politicians are no longer relevant. Yes that group that seeks relevance through tribal algebra. Be keen. Be warned. Next time I will not warn, I will reveal.
By Don Owino
MUSO is me and you! Today I attempt to reveal the hidden facets and tenets of 2015 MUSO politics. In this piece I will not spare anyone. I will not spare funeral politicians, I will not spare watermelon directors, I will not spare a certain cohort calling itself ‘concerned’ comrades. If you think I will spare school based vindictive ‘poli-tricians’, then you are in for a rude shock! This is the day of revelation.
They say a comrade is always right. They also say ‘ADMIN’ is always wrong! Yes! They always say that. But who are ‘these’ they? But before I reveal them, I will first of all warn them. The first group are the ‘funeral’ politicians. They are upbeat close and candid. They offer quick fix solutions to crises in the union. But honestly, where are they during ‘calm’ moments? I noted with painful concern as the funeral arrangements of our beloved Charity was characterized with sufficient politics. TRIBAL politics for that matter. Do you know what makes the difference in this scope of political trend-setting? Some get to leadership through politics, others get to politics through leadership. You know where you belong. Be warned. Next time I will not warn, but I will duly expose.
During this past week I also realized one thing. In MUSO politics, there are those who want things to happen, there are those who see things happening and ultimately, there are those who make things to happen. For those sitting directors, you know where you belong. But for those vibrantly ‘eyeing’ MUSO seats, choose where you belong wisely. Very wisely. Sooner or later you will stand before us to sate your political case. We will not judge you by your vibrancy during crises but by the content of your character and understanding of student leadership. Be keen. Be warned. For today I will only warn. But next time I will expose you. Eddy Ashioya, in his MEMO INSTITUTION categorically stated that, until a time when we will be served with memos that are accompanied with steadfast actions, comrades will remain a disturbed lot.
Our administration must henceforth learn that without students there is no university. That rings only one tune. Our welfare first. And if you want to optimally handle students’ welfare, involve the students themselves. Because we will not run away from the fact that students are the key players and steadfast stakeholders in this expanse of academic dispensation. Involve them. Work with them. Learn from them. Next time I will not warn, I will expose. Lastly, are you an aspiring MUSO office holder? I have free advice for you. One, don’t be subjective, but remain objective in your course of relevance in student leadership.
Don’t be cheap, don’t be in the habit of seeking audience in the most unlikely places. Yes, you know the places am talking about. Comrades are keen people, they are quick to judge and hard to impress. In the dispensation of 21st century student politics, one group of politicians are no longer relevant. Yes that group that seeks relevance through tribal algebra. Be keen. Be warned. Next time I will not warn, I will reveal.
THE WAILING CRIES OF OUR SISTERS
Down from the hills of Ngeria they come. Walking tirelessly to at least get a solution to their menace. Down from the falls of Kipyegit they lament, the lose of their colleague. A humble generation is under siege in Moi University.
They are the target of the extortionists. They are the target of manipulation. Indeed they are the less fortunate lot of our generation. Who shall come to the rescue of our sisters, here in the Orkoiyot land of Moi University.
It will not go unanswered. It will not go unnoticed. Truth be said, justice must be done to our sisters. Not merely poetic justice but real and permanent justice. I have a dream for my colleague sisters herein.
IN THE MIDST OF A CHAOTIC GENERATION
By Don Owino
The 21st Century it is. With the 21st generation in it, a truly chaotic generation. Moi University is situated within the confines of Hon. Bett territory, Kesses Constituency. Within the heaves of Moi University exists students also known as comrades. Their fundamental rule remains "a comrade is ever right". It sounds sarcastic but for once let me say it, that it is the most misleading comments from an elite of this generation, an indeed chaotic generation.A sideways view of Moi University Administration
My crystal balls has told me yet that there exist million ways of coming up with solutions to our problems, but the administrators of this century are too silent to exploit even a single. As a result, together with the ever right comrades, the entire situation remains a chaotic experience.
The generations to come will blame fully the 21st Century for adoring to negligence. Laziness and failure to take the fastest responsibility is numbing through us. We shall die, days will pass, the best will come but the flame of ignorance to tackle our ever emerging issues soberly shall be passed from one generation to the other.
Don Owino is a Human Rights Activist.
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