The former Chair, Kenya Universities Student Union (KUSO) and University of Nairobi Student Association (UNSA), Mr Anthony Manyara this afternoon held a press conference to address issues affecting the youth nationwide and the much anticipated Building Bridges Initiative- BBI report. The event brought together youths from all universities and political…
The current Kenyatta University Student’s President, Mr Ayika Joshua, has been trending for what most would call ‘the wrong reasons.’ The passionate student leader has been on the spot for allegedly inciting the University’s students to boycott classes until their demands are met, adding that students who attend classes should…
The University of Nairobi’s Institute for Development Studies (IDS) on Tuesday (October 8, 2019) celebrated the institute’s (IDS) Founder’s Day, exactly 54 years after it was founded in 1965. In the small event that brought together Directors, Professors, former Directors, alumni and current students, media and other associates of IDS,…
Back in the days when I was a teenager, I was addicted to music to an extent that I wouldn’t stay for an hour without it. Most of the times,you’d find me with my earphones, singing along not caring if the lyrics were right or whether the tune was right.…
Days after the University of Nairobi (UoN) council rejected Prof Peter Mbithi’s bid for automatic reappointment as VC for a second term, the University of Nairobi (UoN) council has appointed Prof Isaac Mbeche as acting vice-chancellor. Council chair Julia Ojiambo in a communication to staff and students reassured the University…
I love meeting new people, that way I learn one more thing or revise my opinions. A few days ago, I got onto this Matatu and sat near the back. After waiting a whole twenty minutes, a light skinned gentleman with thick rimmed glasses sat beside me; boiled maize in…
Yesterday, the council chaired by Prof Julia Ojiambo held a meeting where the letter by Prof Mbithi seeking a second term was tabled. The University of Nairobi council will today make a major decision on whether to hand Vice-Chancellor Prof Peter Mbithi another term. However, Prof Ojiambo declined to discuss…
It Always Seems Impossible Until It Is Done* Do you remember Mike Tyson? The unbeatable and undisputed boxing heavyweight champion? For a while he held that title. He won his matches with frequent knock-outs making him the darling of his fans. However, at some point, he became so notorious that…
On Friday June 21, 2019, JKUAT Chancellor, Prof. Joseph Mathu Ndungu conferred degrees and awarded diplomas to 3545 graduands during the institution’s 33rd graduation ceremony 118 were awarded doctorate degrees In the backdrop of such enviable achievements, the University’s attention has been drawn to news items, commentaries and opinions in…
“…But the human tongue is a beast that few can master. It strains constantly to break out of its cage, and if it is not tamed, it will run wild and cause you grief.” Unknown. I couldn’t agree less with these words! Time and again we have been asked to…
