Now This is it Egerton, The ultimate end year cum New Year hangout

 I know you wiil be there, wait,   mmmmm, You  wanna know who will be gracing the event?

hehe, here they are people

 And that's just not enough, three venues for the same, all happening at the very event, check this out

 mmmmmmm, now this is it people

Tukutane pale tujinyc ndani ya Jesus, donge!!!!!!!!!

The Diary of a Freshman: An assembly that never was

The village calls me the hope that be, my comrades call me a freshman but you who is reading this should just call me Francis Umar Nyamwandha Daniel, or better still Funda if you so please. Francis because my mother Pascalia believes I should be a bishop like bishop francis himself, Nyamwandha because my grandfather was so, Umar because my father somehow realized that Barrack Obama’s middle name is Hussein,(did I mention any relations ? Hope not) and finally Daniel because.., well I can’t really trace its origin. All the same I am Funda, the freshest freshman in town, and this………, is my diary.

I thought I heard the bell, or better yet, an imitation of it. Just as the senior student had implied, we were to wait for the bell that morning. I check my phone and spring from the bed upon meeting the digits 7:50, in ten minutes I would be late. The memories of Mr. Ochar, my high school physics tutor (he preferred to be called that way) only made it worse especially when I remembered the days he had the first lesson in the morning, here was a teacher who taught physics in Luo and set exams in English. ‘’….. rao ogwande rabbet, mano ema omiyo onyalo wuotho e chuodho mayoom mohingo dhiang’ ….’’  (…., hippopotamus wide feet enable it to comfortably tread on muddy areas unlike a cow.. ) Thus would go a physics class discussion on pressure and area. How I managed a sublime but strong D+ in his subject is still a mystery to many, the paper had been tough and the practical bit, almost impractical in our tiny lab in Sigomre mixed secondary school. My long-time desk-mate Ajosi made six trips to the latrines during this one exam, yes it was one of those times an exam elicited diarrhea symptoms. He managed an A (that which is only found in a e i o u) and is currently putting up a good fight in chasing the Kenyan dream at Sigomre polytechnic: a certificate in metalwork.

I put on my corduroy trousers-which Dan says is a reserve of pensioners in his rural Murang’a locality. I am not offended by this as the degree of his color-clashing is a reserve of witchdoctors back in my village. I remember the senior student had said it happens anywhere one sees the famous sign. I had seen one somewhere near some mess I remember, off I leave and rush down the pavement, pass the lavington blocks and into the road. At this point if you ask me where I reside, the answer is obvious, whenever you see me advancing towards the lavi blocks, trust me when I say  I stay there, still trust me when you see me heading beyond the lavish hostels on assumption that am picking something from Maringo hostels, only stop trusting me when I mysteriously disappear in between Maringo and lavi.

I arrive at the place and as surprise beckons, am the first arrival. Now this is funny, 8:00 a.m and yet nobody arrived? I step on the grass and wait, this is campus anyway, nobody’s in a hurry. The green sign post staring directly at me, am between Thornton hostel and lower mess. So I stand, my face bearing the conscientious serenity of an innocent freshman. Am amused Dan and Joss haven’t made it to this place yet, I made sure I patted them and pulled away their blankets before I hurriedly left. Ten minutes passed, twenty…, oh no I decide to gather up courage and inquire from these ladies making trips with sufurias n kettles to and fro behind me. ‘’excuse me..,’’ I turn and approach one, she halts hesitantly .., stops, ‘’leo hakuna parade?’’ I ask.

What follows is a hearty laughter (no it was not a giggle) that doesn’t answer my question, ‘’seriously??’’ she queries, I turn and look at the signpost perhaps not able to verbally explain myself, her laughter amplifies as she stares at the green post that reads ‘’ASSEMBLY POINT’’. This isn’t helping, matter of fact getting embarrassing with many ladies stopping to listen. ‘’There is no morning assembly in the university’’, she finally says. Should you get wind of information that oxford is updating their dictionary, please contact me, I have the best definition for embarrassment.

Now I know, assembly point sign is for safety purpose whenever there is a fire outbreak, so that ‘continuing student’ we meet yesterday actually lied about morning assembly. The ‘bell’ I heard in the morning was actually Dan’s phone alarm, okay am not implying the make of the phone, all I mean is that it actually sounded like an actual bell in the morning.

 I was admitted on Friday last week, and this is my fourth day in this place. I  invoke my ‘disappearing’ skills and enter the J.F Kennedy Mess where I spend a whooping 50 shillings on breakfast, now that’s much…..,isn’t it?

Gladiators do it again

Train like a beast and play like an animal, a sportsman once proclaimed, and so does the Egerton Handball team manifest this rare spirit. Everyday moulded in their natural handball court  just adjacent to the pavilion, the Gladiators are the new kings of the rift valley handball.

 The team outclassed other varsities within the rift valley region to clinch the Annual Rift valley KUSA games. They will now join other sports disciplines like Basketball and Football in their new quest that is to lift the National titles during the National varsity KUSA games scheduled for December, after which all roads are bound to lead to Rwanda for the quenching of the regional title thirst.

The team boasts of a variety of individual talents in the name of sidesteppers Peter Ndung’u, Fabian Odhiambo, Peter Mwangi and Kajulo Gilbert, defensive heghts that are Andala Levi, Oyugi Kelvin an Hillary Munialo, the most flexible pivoter Mwangi Eric and in between the posts is the man who lives up to the name shotstopper, one Geoffrey Oloo. These are only but a fraction of who the real Gladiators are, like the neck that carries the head, there are players worth a mention too. But all the same they make up what is fast coming to be known (by other rival universities) as `the berlin wall of Njoro`

The arena of victory was The Maasai Mara university, formerly Narok University college.The who`s and who`s of the rift came droves to represent. With a tough fixture ahead of them as all teams present were to play a round robin fixture hence ensure that a team played all teams that honored the tournament , the gladiators laid out a strategy that as to see them wallop the hosts 20-12 in a tournament opener. This of course sent out signals the they were ready to continue with their unbeaten form in the region. Next was Egeton Nakuru Town Campus who paid homage to the gladiators even before the match began, they bowed 17-26 to the big boys of the main campus. Egerton perennial rivals Kabarak University proved a threat in the first half but the introduction of Peter Mwangi and expert  fast-breaker Ben Too silenced kabarak and ensured the head to head record between the two teams remained tilted to Egerton’s favour-100% winning record, 23-19 was the score.

To wind up the business for the day, The University of eldoret, formerly chepkoilel, which had won all their matches but one was to face Egerton in what appeared to be the tournament’s final match. A see-saw trend is what could best characterize the first half, though Egerton led 11-9 at the break. The stern touchline touch by Egerton Coach Mr.Gikari inspired the boys to a thrilling second half that led to Eldoret side technically give up and pave way of a 25-19 victory for the big boys from Njoro. The kings were henceforth crowned.

Aiming for the national and subsequent continental titles, the gladiators are well aware that Kenyatta university’s Trojans have become the first varsity side to beat the top club in the country’s league-NCPB, hence they face a tough fixture come December. We wish them the best. Go Gladiators!! Go!!

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Why Chemisto? Here are the reasons.......

My name is Geofry Chemisto (Freeboy), a third year student and a recording/performing musician. I seek your vote so as to get to serve you as the Director Gender Sports and Entertainment. I have served as a peer counselor, I am the Public Relations Officer with the Gender League of Egerton University and A Campus Change Agent with I Choose Life Africa.

I wanna see Egertonians shine through their different talents, I went through the pain of striving to record music without the support of the institution, I know how it feels to have a talent but lack the support, nurturing and platform to showcase the same. Through you vote, I will have a chance to represent us all and present our request to both the administration and to institutions and companies that take up then nurture talents up from modelling, acting/drama, comedy, singing/rap, spoken word, artistry, writing, graffiti, designing as well as organize forums where students can be mentored by the successful talented personalities.
My aim remains making our own talents get out there and shine for we have this potential. So as to achieve this, I will work hand in hand with the existing clubs and societies that are talent based.

Secondly, our sports department is ill equipped. Our players do not have adequate kits to train and play in whereas other disciplines such as martial arts do not have appropriate training venues. Others are left out  of participation in tournaments. Here, I purpose to think outside the box by writing proposals to the corporate world, we have a lot of companies out there willing and able to support sports in institutions, Egerton included. Again I pledge to be selfless with regards to opportunities that come up such as the Zuku tournament and corporate with them so as to make our sporting environment favorable to all students and also invite other tournaments to have Egerton host them too. Lastly, I will push for better remuneration for our sports persons. Together with these teams, I purpose to adopt other ways of raising funds such as concerts to aid their activities. I purpose to closely work with the Sports Congress

Thirdly, we have the Gender League in campus. Most students miss out of the much it offers ranging from life skills to social awareness with regard to gender responsiveness. How many of us know that each year we have Gender Awareness Day? My aim is to make the Gender Agenda a part of all students ready to be part of this worthy cause of making Egerton Gender friendlier.

My fouth point is Entertainment. First, I choose to believe it's time to have university official public address system (sound). This will not only make events affordable but also help facilitate platforms where we can all get to appreciate the talents amongst us . Events like Mr and Miss Egerton, Freshers Night and culture week have for long been taken for granted whereas Talent week only exists in the SUEU budget. I pledge to make these events worth identifying with as well as honestly dedicate all the funds allocated to the same for them to be better trendier. Additionally, I promise to organize gigs that are safe, responsible and student centered where value for the charges charged plays is respected and ensure all events funded by the University remain Free. On the DSTV facilities, I intend to ensure the projections of major matches on as well as have better facilities (seats) in all TV halls around campus including the re installation of the Dstv in Tatton. It's time we have karaoke nights and theatre in FT2 to keep students entertained over the weekends

Lastly, we have needy students in campus. I purpose to ensure we have at least two Charity Concerts each semester where we will raise funds to help needy students get to get a reprieve from the struggles of everyday campus life.

PLEASE VOTE, NOT ONLY VOTE BUT VOTE FOR GEOFRY CHEMISTO AS THE DIRECTOR GENDER SPORTS AND ENTERTAINMENT.

God Bless you and may His Will prevail

GEOFRY CHEMISTO
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GIFT OF A GIRL,LADY AND A WOMAN.............

This goes out to all young girls,and ladies out there.The ambitious,focused and determined girls of my age who Believe in themselves and have a positive take about the capabilities,talent and Uphold Personality.

I still remember My Lecturer once saying in a lecture that...He is ready to make a mistake if someone assures him that he is going to learn from the mistake made.This made me wonder why we should be that doubtful  that there must be an evidence to prove a mistake. 


Most of Us complicate our lives with so many issues that we  can avoid at all cost.
I sometimes love Mr Cross's song...that we shall never die till we achieve our dreams,if its education we Must study to our level best no matter what happens or the circumstances.

We tend to believe that we cannot make it on our own.The Biggest Mistake we Girls make is that of relying on other people to determine our happiness,our achievements, on how we do things...That you must always explain yourself to someone,that you are afraid to take that Move because it makes someone sad...Come on, its yourlife, take that risk.

Love...<3*
This word is a Noun, a simple word that can be defined in many versions.Its a virtue that each one one of us must have..A fruit of the Holy Spirit, also in the ten commandments...

Loving yourself is the greatest thing you can ever do to yourself.It does miracles to your inner and outer beauty.Learn to accept yourself...when I look into my mirror I see A great Lady, A lovable kind and hardworking Person..that's YOU.

The Past.....
This is a GREAT challenge to us, burying the past, it has never been easy for Us. A friend once told me...Fai, just assume you've never lived in your past, take the happy moments you had and great things you learnt and Thank God for giving you that chance. This works out like a miracle...Each day is a bright,new day.... 

 Trusting God is the greatest reward in your plans put God first, let Him see you through.
You will Never Regret it.

Keep company with those people who make you feel accepted and Important. 

Life is Easy your great and unique. 

It is Blessed to Be A girl,A daughter,Aunt,A mother and a Grand mum....Make sure you live life to the fullest.
 
It isn't a rehearsal you are the Decision Maker take the Right Measures. 



Your loving and caring sister,

Faith

All for Laughs..................

Amazing....Leokoe Titus Has Been Up To This......................Accra, Ghana

Ain't That Guy............

“He drinks silly that he sleeps in the trenches, by the roadside and when on his worst, at the bar not to mention the curse words that embarks from his mouth. Each mama in the bar is beautiful and a probable one night stander and falls prey of any seductive talk that the month’s salary contributes half of the sales in the very hangout joint that pay day”. That aint me at all, it’s only the source of this opinion on me didn’t get to be at a table with me. Frankly!!!!!!

“He is a player, a definition of a heartbreaker,  a hit and run fanatic. He flirts so much and a pro in sexual harassment. The number of ladies he has messed up with can make up a whole arsenal fan base. The best he does is treat you for a favour and after you give in, he gets to hot heels never be be seen, heard of ever again”. Interestingly, she who said this failed to get my heat after all means of enticing and sweet talking, her relentless efforts bore no fruit in having me for a soul mate!!!!!!

“He fails to be a father figure in the family, his wife’s hair goes unkempt and children sleep on empty stomachs. He does not care of the family’s wellbeing; all he concentrates on is his parents, his clique of boys with big toys and of cause mpango wa kando. He gets home late in the night and leaves before the break of dawn, never keeps an eye whether his children get to go to school and whether they complete their homework, those sums that need his guidance to tackle them yet he yells at them each and every end term after the fall victim of the poorest of grades.” But, is the source of this tainting gossip not the one who ran to me for help in footing the electricity and water bills after he was manhandled by a prostitute in the hotel room he booked in and emptied of all the investment from his savings?

“he is a hypocrite, a part of the Pharisees of today. Never does he remit the 10% tithe expected for the smooth running of the affairs of the church, he leads praise and worship so as to been seen and adored at the expense of God the father and gives testimonies for the congregation to get a feel of how wealthy he is and how needy he may be a times”. Is this very person not the brother who was found guilty of misappropriating sadaka and offerings? Is he not that mastermind of that scandal that got the church to its knees with regard to the repaying that loan taken years back?

So, next time you wanna know me up and close, just get to interact with me on a personal level, get to discover who I am from an individual point of view, I am just tired of all the gossipers in the world today. Most a times we are mistaken just because a friend or “enemy” gave a completely misplaced information or view on us

It’s a fact that very few people give the positive part of our lives for their own selfish reasons and its for this very reasons that the betterment of our lives is on go slow. My prayer is that we all purpose to be that positive brother’s and sister’s keeper, that who wishes for the best for the other for if I get the best out of my life and you the best out of your life, in one way or another we will all be successful, the world will be filled with harmony and the world will be peaceful. Above all the heavens will rejoice.

                                                            I just ain’t that guy!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The Egerton Kitchenette I Know

This is a haven, a darling, a bargain, a school, a nightmare, a no-go zone or better still a cupid joint depending on the unique makeup of each student in our campus. From the small background I got to unravel from the alumni of this university, this was a shock to most of them when its introduction dawned on them some years back; it meant no more heat in the room, no more delicacy aroma in the hostels.

But, I choose to read from a different script all together. In as much as this facilities ain’t reciprocal to the student population especially with the completion of hostels ongoing near the Ng’ombe plaza, we got swallow our pride and look at this from the brighter side. I choose to relate to these kitchenettes as grounds that we can get to experience the social world, that place where we can get to explore the social component of us.

A lot of us can get to shed the feathers of being shy, get rid of that talking phobia if we embrace the cooking time opportunity that can make us have lots of friends, after all none of us knows where or who our fellow comrades will be in future. That moment that we get to talk to the other, that person who is totally a stranger to you can bring up a complete make-over, that moment where you will get to up your esteem unknowingly. Again, we can get to up our cooking prowess by taking notes from others and also based on the fact that cooking in the midst of other students makes us cook better- no one wants to carry the tag of a ‘bad cook’

Interestingly, those of us still single can also get to meet their better halves in this very place, you never know for you cooking can draw a heart close for the better, or, get to meet that matchmaker. Again this is one place where behaviour is shaped especially where both ladies and gents cook together for the environment will most likely force one to be at his/her best in the course of cooking. Nonetheless, the waiting for one’s turn to cook gets to create the virtue of patience in us whereas the aspect of personal grooming for efficiency in ‘borrowing of coils’ is necessitated in this case.

But again, we need to fight this vice- tribalism for a better kitchenette experience and for fairness in the ‘borrowing’ process.

 

My Campus, My Life, My Responsibility

A Wake Up Call to Egertonians

 

I bet that by now we all know the % in HIV prevalence in Egerton University Njoro. This is the moment we all need to be cautious and take life seriously for no one will come to your rescue once you get into this trap.

 How many of us take precautions before getting into any act? How many of us have decided to believe that fun without sex isn’t fun? How many of us sleep around in the name of love? How many of us take up abstinence as the best weapon against HIV or better still being faithful? How man yof us attend sessions by groups and organizations in campus that help sensitize on healthy living? How many of us visit the counseling department for guidance and counseling?

 It’s a dawn that must be in each and every one of us as a student’s body. We ought make our future and not break it for it’s not worth the struggle to get good grades alongside the dreaded grade. We will not be the best labour force in Kenya if we stoop too low for every Harry and Dick with regard to sex. It is time to stop attending bashes that you know not of its aim. It is time to be part of a generation that chooses to live life to the fullest responsibly. It is time to be well armed with information on safer sex if this is what you must engage in. As a matter of fact, if you love each other, you will WAIT and the best parties are those that all guys leave the party happy and refreshed and not feeling used, wasted and high.

This said and done, may we all heed to the wake-up call that HIV is real in our campus, that we are all vulnerable and at risk even if you are the most saved student, shit happens but we all have to rise to the occasion and be each other’s keeper, let have responsibility partners to whom we will be accountable to all through our campus life, lets make the best use of our counseling department, the sanitarium and organizations such as I Choose Life.

We have to live, we have to fight for our healthy being, we got to be safe. Remember the best weapon still stands-ABSTAIN TILL THE RIGHT TIME for you will loose nothing by doing this but will be at your health’s best. If you choose not to Abstain, then better protect yourselves!!!!!!!!!!