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  • Her Love Was A Rainbow But Gone Too Soon

    Her Love Was A Rainbow But Gone Too Soon

    Wangui Njau

    njaucatherine3@gmail.com

    The memorial of the late Carol Wayua Mueni, who passed away on 13 November 2021, was held yesterday 22 November 2021.

    The service was held at the Daystar Auditorium from 12:00 pm – 2:10 pm was presided over by Nairobi Lighthouse Church and the Daystar University Chaplaincy.

    Carol Wayua Mueni was among four other staff members working for Mvita MP Abdulswamad Nassir involved in a road accident on Saturday evening while heading to Lamu. She was just but beginning her life, being an Alumni of Daystar having graduated with a B.A in Communication on 13 November 2020. She had also just turned 24 on September 5 this year. A kindred spirit with everyone she crossed paths with Carol’s Memorial attested to just that.

    The Service started with an opening prayer and at the entrance of the auditorium’s concourse, there was a condolence book for people to sign and say something small to the family. The M.C. was distinctive by nature compellingly upheld order and time. The sermon began immediately after the opening prayer with the minister reminding us that “sometimes the people we want to stay with us are the ones who are most needed by God, for we are not here to mourn but to celebrate a life that was lived in God and in good.”

    We then proceeded to the speeches by the Main campus school governor Walter Nalwa and the head of the Daystar Alumni followed by the tributes by both her closest friends and the family respectively. Albeit engulfed with grief and heartache with some breaking down amid their speeches, the dolorous family and friends soldiered through in memory of Carol Wayua.

    A candlelight moment of silence followed the eulogium. A video tribute was also played in honor of Carol’s memory and the service reached a culmination with a vote of thanks and a final prayer for the family.

    Carol was actively involved in Daystar University as she served in DCCC from 2016 – 2018 and in the corporate affairs office from 2019 – 2020. Being a philanthropist at heart, she spearheaded a number of giving back to the community activities and charities particularly to the Lukenya Pillars children’s home around Daystar Athi-River Campus. Equally engaged in Shine FM as an anchor and presenter and a reporter for both The Involvement Newspaper and Shine FM she volunteered as a peer counselor which saw a number of students confide in her.

    Her passion for journalism was greatly fostered by her time at Daystar and continued on while working for Mvita MP Abdulswamad Nassir saw her develop an ever vehement love for political journalism. She also enjoyed watching soccer and was a die-hard fan of the Chelsea football club. She loved her family even more and never missed staying in touch.

    It was a good service that left most if not everyone in attendance a little devastated at the loss of an angelic soul for those we hold in our arms for a little while, we will always hold in our hearts forever.

  • ALL WORK WITHOUT PLAY MAKES JACK A DULL BOY

    ALL WORK WITHOUT PLAY MAKES JACK A DULL BOY

    By Lewis Njeri

    (gichunjilewis2@gmail.com)

    Thumbnail Photo Courtesy of Seth Wambui 

    Daystar University Student Association (DUSA) through the office of the Secretary-General
    organized a fun day event held at Stedmark gardens and recreational center in Karen on
    November 20.

    The main purpose of the event was for the students to enjoy the day and relieve their minds
    from their busy schedules that they normally have. “Today being a Saturday we have an event
    for students to come and have fun, refresh their minds and be ready to do their course work when
    they are fresh” said Caleb Paul Msando; DUSA’s Secretary-General.

    The event was for the first time a blend of both campuses that is Valley Road and Athi River.
    This was to help students from both campuses know each other and socialize hence creating
    networks. In addition, this helped them unite and challenge each other to know their strengths
    and weaknesses.

    Collins Nyamburi a Biomedical student and a member of the fun day committee made sure travel
    arrangements were in order and had the following to say “We thank God for today’s event as
    everything went as planned. We expected 1,200 students. There were 5 buses from Athi River
    campus and 2 buses from Nairobi campus and so everything went on as planned.”

    In addition, he thanked all students who participated and encouraged those who did not to do so next time.
    Students engaged in topspin, which was a machine equipped to rotate students at a fast speed up
    and down amongst other activities such as rope pulling, swimming, chuchu and dragon trains
    together with paddle boat rowing.

    In the rope-pulling challenge, Athi emerged as the victors as a result of team work and determination. They challenged their counterparts to’ eat more ugali’ and come back prepared next year as they weren’t challenging enough.

    By midday, everyone had arrived and was having fun with a slight downpour which forced
    students to continue with the fun indoors especially swimming which was warmed up. “Planning
    the event had been a bit hectic but we are glad the event successfully happened and we hope
    better plans for the future fun day event,” said Joel the poet, a valley road student.

    In yet another interview with the Sec-Gen, he added that students should all expect great plans
    from DUSA and clearly indicated the following, “We have a big event in February come next
    year, Student of Excellence Award (SOEA) and also have Mr. and Mrs. Daystar chosen”.

    It was indeed a job well done and especially from everyone who participated in the event

  • INVOLVEMENT NEWSPAPER ISSUE 242

    Use the link below to access the Involvement Newspaper issue 242 which features a range of articles written by our writers to ensure that you stay informed on News within and outside Daystar.

    Issue 242

     

  • SET FORTH IN HONOR ASPIRING TO BE UNREALISTIC.

    SET FORTH IN HONOR ASPIRING TO BE UNREALISTIC.

    By Wangui Njau

    Njaucatherine3@gmail.com

    Thumbnail Photo Courtesy of Christine Wambui

    Pageantry, reverence, honor, and bliss dawned on the blazing 12th of November 2021 in celebration of the 44th Daystar University graduation ceremony and the class of 2021.

    Graced by the presence of distinguished guests amongst them several Vice Chancellors of different universities like our former acting chancellor, Professor Kombo, now the Vice-Chancellor of St. Paul’s University, The President of the University of Northwestern, USA, Dr. Alan Cureton, The CEO of the Kenya Film Commission, a Daystar Alumni Mr. Tom Owase, few representative members of the diplomatic community and a representative Alumni’s of the graduating class 2001 amongst others.

    Rising stars shining beyond all impossibilities was the theme for the day as Daystar accoladed all the Integral parts of the university who ensure the smooth running of Daystar as a whole and the 1400 graduates with their respective diplomas, Bachelor’s, Masters, and PhD’s.

    The Vice-Chancellor professor Laban Ayiro left us with some powerful words “The people who change the world, the people who change institutions, the people who change homes are the people who, one, put God first and two, choose to be unrealistic in their approach to life,’’ said the Vice-Chancellor.

    This was the most powerful and key takeaway of the day as truly the confidence you gain or perfect at Daystar leads you to a conviction that comes with your strengths, your character, and when you set foot in a room there is precedence all around you because you are a Daystarian.

    All in all, the 44th Daystar graduation ceremony was definitely one to be revered as the speeches were illuminating and thought-provoking, it was also a celebration of not only the graduands but also the people who mould us on our day to day life, the people who ensure we have a seamless learning experience, the people who work tirelessly and perform their duties that make our lives at Daystar simpler. However, the greatest acknowledgment is to God who has brought us this far and will continue blessing everyone especially our graduates in abundance.

    To the graduating class of 2021– Go shine your light and remember you are unstoppable.

  • Halloween Cultural Expo Theme Banned

    Halloween Cultural Expo Theme Banned

    By Evelyne Kioko  

    Thumbnail Photo Courtesy of pinterest.com

    The dean of students sent out an email on Monday on 8 November raising concerns on the Halloween Wednesday theme for Cultural Expo.

    The Cultural-Expo kicked off on 8 November at Daystar Nairobi Campus with the Halloween as one of the themes to be worn on Wednesday 10 November. This raised concerns among students in the Daystar Communication Group on why the theme is there yet the institution is a Christian Institution.

    ‘’Well, I thought we are supposed to celebrate an event because we know its origin, history and significance. An African theme is not only the cloth you wear. It’s an identity and a culture as well. For Christians, Christmas is to celebrate the birth of Christ. If someone else celebrates it because it’s a period for free things and an excuse to go out partying, they’re wrong. That’s why as an African student studying at a Christian university, I don’t identify with an event which has “Halloween” as one of its themes,’’ stated Hilmelda Tenkeu a Communication student Public Relations major.

    In the email, the dean stated that historically those who celebrated the festival believed that the souls of the dead returned to mingle with the living.

    ‘’Historically, celebrants of this festival believe that the souls of the dead – including ghosts, goblins, and witches – return to mingle with the living. In addition, they hold that in order to scare away the evil spirits, people should wear petrifying masks and light bonfires. Such teachings are contrary to not only what Daystar stands for, but also the Bible itself,’’ stated the email.

    The email went on to state that the Nairobi Campus Governor Brian Achoka, had been advised on the matter by the University Chaplain and the Dean of the students.

    ‘’Halloween is purely and absolutely evil and there is nothing we ever have, or will do, that would make it acceptable to the Daystar Himself. Any such practice will therefore be considered as a deliberate rebellion with consequent repercussions,’’ stated the email.

    When asked for a comment the Nairobi Campus governor had none.

  • ‘Unconstitutional’ Student Budget Suspended by University Management

    ‘Unconstitutional’ Student Budget Suspended by University Management

    By Evelyne Kioko

    The DUSA government 2021/2022 budget has been suspended effective immediately, following a meeting between student leaders and the University’s management on November 8.

    The DUSA budget was declared unconstitutional for having no approval from the Congress and lacking the speaker’s signature.

    “This is to let you know that the DUSA budget has been suspended after a fruitful meeting involving the congress and the Daystar University Management Board,” reads an email from the DUSA clerk Eunice Siameto.

    The Dean of Students Reverend Mutinda Musyimi acknowledged the decision stating that it was the right thing to do although it comes a little late because the budget in place had already been used. “This means going back to the drawing board. It means that the DUSA council should not draw a budget and start actioning on it without it passing through the congress,” says the Dean.

    Congress Speaker Noel Shimba says he is shocked to find out that a budget, which did not include the congress benefits, had been drawn by the DUSA Council and had been approved without his signature. There has been a push and pull between the congress and the management for a while concerning the submitted proposals of their benefits, with the two having had several meetings that culminated in today’s verdict.

    “The DUSA budget should be one and it is supposed to be one and cover the two bodies. The budget drawn by DUSA lacked the Congress activities and benefits. However, the budget was still approved even with it lacking the speaker’s signature and was not approved by the congress,” states Shimba.

    The congress speaker further assured that a new budget whose drafting will involve all constitutional procedures shall be put in place by the end of the week. “It was only right to suspend it until we draft another budget this week. The management has agreed the budget is null and void since it did not follow the right channels. The budget requires the president’s, treasurer’s and speaker’s signature for it to be released.”

    The Secretary-General Caleb Paul alais refuted claims of the budget suspension claiming that Congress leaders are being led by their personal interests.

    “The Congress are suspending the budget because they want a benefit that they feel they school is not giving them : a benefit that they wish to have…that’s not fair that is an injury to comrades and as a council we are not going to accept that and we are not going to move backwards,” commented Msando.

    According to the speaker, this means that all events remained on hold until the issue is resolved.

  • IEBC EXPERIENCES LOW VOTER REGISTRATION TURN OUT IN DAYSTAR

    IEBC EXPERIENCES LOW VOTER REGISTRATION TURN OUT IN DAYSTAR

    By Lewis Njeri

    (gichunjilewis2@gmail.com)

    IEBC conducted a voter registration activity at the PAC in the main campus,Athi River,  from October 19th to 25th.

    The  IEBC clerks – Caroline Mbinye and Milcah Nduku, were surprised to register 147 students out of a targeted 1000. This represented a total of 15% of the expected numbers which was a big disapointment to them. In addition, most of those who registered were from other counties.

    According to the two clerks the reason for the low turnout includes students (especially first years) not having ID cards but only waiting cards, others willingly refusing  to conduct the process while others not being aware of it.”Most ID’s haven’t been released hence couldn’t be registered for lack of a serial number,” says Ms Mbinye

    Most of the freshmen are still young hence there is no way they could get registered without an identification card. Surprisingly, some of them were not interested in the process with some of them claiming to be already registered as voters. Others who live off-campus were not aware of the ongoing process.

    As of October 27th, the total number of voters that had been registered countrywide was 760,000 out of a target of 4.5 million. This represents 17% of the total targeted by IEBC.

    The next destination of the two is Kinanie where they will continue with registering voters from Mavoko constituency.

  • First Money Scams in Kenya a.k.a “Wash Wash” in the rise among the youth

    First Money Scams in Kenya a.k.a “Wash Wash” in the rise among the youth

    By Lewis Njeri

    (gichunjilewis2@gmail.com)

    Wash wash as it is popularly known is the use of brain washing mainly related to money matters or has to involve the same. In Kenya this has been happening because the youth want to make quick money in an easier way. They mainly want to use shortcuts and not work hard for the money, most are blaming unemployment as the root cause of it.

    The conmen are always smartly dressed in a nice suit and a pair of shoes but with no money and to make matters worse all those might be borrowed with the intend of creating a certain impression. They may look like they have made it in life. One is tempted to find out their secret to success giving them an opportunity to use their trickery on you.

    The con will end up deceiving you to accept their offer. The game proceeds then you are told to buy some chemicals from abroad and some black notes which will eventually turn into real money; something which is false. Getting the chemicals and the fake money comes at a cost of ksh50,000 which tends to be a burden to whoever is being tricked into the same. Eventually the whole process does not work and one may get set up by the same guys getting into bigger trouble.

    Other forms of wash wash include fake government tenders and gold scams. One may get some random advertisements on government tenders, decide to pay for one and get invited to some government office for the whole process to look serious. A bribe is offered in cash form cash  for the tender to be approved. It may as well be in the form of a gift that you should get from home. One agrees then the conmen tries to be nice saying they will come for it themselves from home.

    The victim enjoys it since it appears like the conmen have saved transport costs. What they do next is to come with government vehicles and sometimes with police escorts. Afterwards, they recommend the victim to visit them after two weeks and unfortunately find they are nowhere to be found. The offended decides to get justice which they do not get.

    Generally, that is how it works and this leads to depression or even suicide hence should forever be avoided. The gold scam on the other hand involves people buying imaginary gold which involves presidents who are in the same way conned into buying gold that does not exist. Surprisingly the culprits never get caught hence the continued rising of the practice.

  • Photo Story : Culture Week

    The culture week event was brought back by the Daystar University Students Association this semester and was held form Monday 18 October to Thursday  21 October.

    Each day had its own theme with Monday being back to school, Tuesday -Vintage, Wednesday -Combat, and Thursday – African wear also with gala night being held on Thursday.

    Students turn up and turn out for this week’s event and the participation was great.

    Photos Courtesy of Primelens Media

     

     

     

     

     

  • DUSA Treasurer Wambui Njoroge Voted Out Of DUSA

    DUSA Treasurer Wambui Njoroge Voted Out Of DUSA

    By Ken Andrew

    kenakikenyi@gmail.com

    Thumbnail Photo Courtesy of Instagram (daystar_uni).

    The Daystar University Student Association (DUSA) Council on the 14th of October 2021 voted unanimously to remove Wambui Njoroge from her seat as the Treasurer of DUSA.

    The vote was unanimous as six out of the seven Council members voted to have her dismissed citing dissatisfaction with her services. As per an email sent out by the Secretary General Caleb Paul, the DUSA Council will have one of their qualified members take the treasurer’s seat in acting capacity as they await official dates for a by election from the Electoral Commission of Daystar.

    The lead up to this decision involved Wambui Njoroge, at one point, being ejected from her seat as per an Email sent by the Secretary General Caleb Paul on 1 September, 2021. On resuming her duties on 13 September 2021, the other members of the Council and Congress were still unimpressed by how she went about her duties which led to her removal.

    Congress Speaker Noel Shimba, welcomed the decision from the Council as he explained to Involvement the frustrations involved with her in office. She did not honor the summon from congress who were seeking answers on why the budget was taking too long to be dropped.

    Her accounting skills were also brought into question by Congress. “We gave the ECD fourteen days to give us her accounting skills which were not provided and after fourteen days, she had to step aside [Sic],” explained Shimba, “there is no budget presented by Wambui, she has been missing in action for far too long and she has been absent for some important events requiring her signature for funds to be released.”

    Ms Wambui Njoroge when asked said she will appeal the decision since she feels this is not in line with the constitution.

    As Wambui leaves office, she leaves behind a questionable legacy as treasurer.  Once again prove that holding office is about delivering to students, owning up to the oath of office, and not enjoying the ride in the park.