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.