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By Sheila Alice, Pascal Mumuli and Diana KEPSA Chief Executive Officer and USIU-Africa Trustee Ms. Carole Kariuki, addressing the 3rd Private Sector Meso. Conference on Sustainable Inclusive Business on Friday, May 4, 2018. Photo: Victor Mshindi On Friday, May 4, USIU-Africa in Ms. Kariuki challenged Kenyan businesses Chairman of BIDCO Africa, USIU-Africa partnership with the Private Sector to cut down on waste, be more alumnus (IBA ‘80) and University Council Alliance (KEPSA) and the Kingdom of the environmentally conscious and focus on member Mr. Vimal Shah, spoke extensively Netherlands , held the 3rd Private Sector people within and outside the organization, on sustainability and inclusiveness, Conference on Sustainable Inclusive adding that business partnerships are key and the role businesses should play Business (SIB) themed ‘New Economy, in pushing the sustainability and inclusivity particularly in lobbying the government Transformation and Future Proof Business’ agenda. to partner with private sector to invest in at the auditorium. proper waste management solutions that Former Prime Minister of the Netherlands lead to circularity and reduce the negative The conference provided a platform and a senior CSR Partner at Ernst & Young impact on the environment. for participants to discuss the benefits Mr. Jan Peter Balkenende, noted that of having an inclusive business that is businesses need to shift towards shared Also attending the conference was USIU- sustainable and benefits low-income values and align their investments to the Africa Chancellor Dr. Manu Chandaria, communities. United Nations’ Sustainable Development who encouraged entrepreneurs to run Addressing participants, KEPSA Chief Goals (SDGs). sustainable, inclusive businesses that will empower the youth. Executive Officer and USIU-Africa This was backed up by His Excellency Trustee Ms. Carole Kariuki, highlighted Amb. Frans Makken of the Embassy of the Other notable participants were the United the successes experienced by KEPSA Kingdom of Netherlands who highlighted Kingdom’s Deputy High Commissioner to in promoting Sustainable and Inclusive the Kingdom’s passion for sustainable and Kenya Mrs. Susie Kitchens, who is also her Business practices, expounding how inclusive businesses, and the Embassy’s country’s Permanent Representative to the the organization has managed to create contribution towards the initiative in Kenya United Nations Environment Programme. an awareness of business sustainability through its Corporate Social Responsibility and inclusivity in over two thousand strategy. businesses in Kenya. Bidco Africa Chairman Vimal Shah (IBA, ‘80) who also sits on the University Council, expounds on a point he made Former Prime Minister of The Netherlands Mr. Jan during a panel discussion on the “Great Minds Challenge” break out workshop, that was part of the 3rd Private Sector Peter Balkenende, delivers remarks during the Conference on Sustainable Inclusive Business (SIB). PHOTO: VICTOR MSHINDI opening session of the 3rd Private Sector Conference on Sustainable Inclusive Business (SIB). PHOTO: VICTOR MSHINDI

In addition, the study investigated whether in the Westgate attack. the coverage of the two terror attacks was When it came to the attribution of episodic or thematic in nature. Relatedly, it responsibility, the Kenyan police were Ireri: how examined any significant variations in the blamed most (33%), followed by terrorists use of the most-prevalent framing type (23%), and the executive wing of the Kenyan media (episodic vs. thematic) between the two government (19%). The major sources of incidences of terrorist attacks. Through news in the reporting of the terror attacks the lenses of attribution frame, the study framed terror were government officials (32.1%), ordinary examined who the media assigned the citizens (27.7), and politicians (6%). attacks blame for the two terror attacks. Lastly, the research investigated the major news The conference was held on April 24 to sources (actors) in reporting of the two April 26 at Windsor Golf Hotel & Country Dr. Kioko Ireri, Associate Professor of attacks by journalists from the three Club in Nairobi. It was organized and Journalism and Mass Communication newspapers. sponsored by HORN Institute, a Nairobi- has presented a research paper at the based organization involved in strategic The findings indicate that the human International Conference on Terrorism and studies. Violent Extremism. The paper titled, “Media interest frame was the most common Framing of Westgate and Garissa University frame at 55% in the coverage of the two Terror Attacks: News Frames, Responsibility terror cases, followed by attribution of and Major Actors” examined how Daily responsibility (15%) and the quest for Nation, The Standard, and People Daily security (9.4%). Human interest coverage covered the Westgate Mall and Garissa gives a human face (empathy or sympathy) University College terror attacks in 2013 to an issues being covered by the media. and 2015 respectively. Because human interest was the most prevalent frame, its use between the two Specifically, the study explored the media terror cases was statistically significant frames that were employed by journalists where it occurred more in the coverage of in reporting the twin terror attacks. the Garissa University College attack. The The eight frames explored included coverage of the two terror attacks was attribution of responsibility, conflict,overwhelming episodic (70.9%). Episodic economic consequences, human interest, coverage involves storytelling in which international co-operation, justice, morality an issue is presented in a specific event and quest for security. or case – for example – a victim of terror In the same vein, the research examined attack narrating his experience. The use of any significant variations in the use of episodic framing (the most common) was the most-common media frame between statistically significant between the two Westgate and Garissa terror incidences. terror incidences receiving more coverage Right: Dr. Kioko Ireri School to colloborate with CADFP Fellow on low- cost water treatment research

By Dan Muchai The School of Pharmacy and Health This community will benefit from this projects they conducted in previous years. Sciences has been selected to host D. research since it experiences severely The Carnegie African Diaspora Fellowship Emilly Obuya, a Fellow from Sage Colleges, dilapidated sanitation services which has Program, now in its fifth year, is designed New York as part of the Carnegie African led to disease outbreaks consequent to to increase Africa’s brain circulation, Diaspora Fellowship Program (CADFP). microbial water contamination. build capacity at the host institutions, and Dr. Naumih Noah (Assistant Professor of The research will involve working with develop long-term, mutually-beneficial Analytical/Bioanalytical Chemistry) will lead undergraduate and graduate students collaborations between universities in Africa the project in which she will collaborate at from USIU-Africa, on a longer-term and the United States and Canada. with Dr. Obuya to develop simple, efficient collaboration in the proposed research and low cost water treatment technologies, area, while faculty from both institutions It is funded by the Carnegie Corporation of for use in areas that lack municipal water participate in mentoring the students. New York, and managed by the Institute of treatment facilities, or areas where the In addition, Dr. Obuya will also teach one International Education (IIE) in collaboration centralized water distribution systems have Chemistry course. with USIU-Africa, which coordinates the activities of the Advisory Council chaired by been compromised due to a natural water The USIU-Africa project is part of a broader the Vice Chancellor Prof. Paul Zeleza. disaster. initiative that will pair 55 CADFP scholars Their research is seeking to improve the with one of 43 higher education institutions Fellowships match host universities with solar disinfection (SODIS) method, and and collaborators in Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, African-born scholars (individually or in explore the potential for employing it as a South Africa, , and to work small groups) and cover the expenses for point-of-use household water treatment together on curriculum co-development, project visits of between 21 and 90 days, technology, and then field-test the materials research, graduate teaching, training, and including transportation, a daily stipend, on drinking water from the Obunga informal mentoring activities in the coming months. and the cost of obtaining visas and health settlement situated in the northwest part To deepen the ties among the faculty insurance. A total of 335 African Diaspora of Kisumu, on the edge of Lake Victoria members and between their home and Fellowships have now been awarded The region is known for its poor water host institutions, the program is providing for scholars to travel to Africa since the distribution, poor sanitation infrastructure, support to several CADFP alumni to enable program’s inception in 2013. and high density of housing. them to build on successful collaborative

New employees pose for a group photo with the Director of Administration Mr. Jared Raburu (extreme right, Security Manager Mr. Peter Omusula speaks to new middle row) and Senior HR Officer Mr. Brian Sande (extreme right, back row), following the New Employee employees on University Security Protocols, uring Induction Workshop held on Tuesday, May 15, 2018. PHOTO: DAN MUCHAI his presentation in the New Employee Induction Workshop held on Tuesday, May 15 in the Freida Brown Student Center. PHOTO: DAN MUCHAI Incubation and Innovation Center hosts annual Scratch Day celebration By Max Musau On Saturday, May 12, Scratch Day - a global network of events that celebrates the release of the Scratch software and accomplishments - was celebrated by a gathering of technology enthusiasts both young and old at the Incubation and Students from Carleton University pose with their instructors (Prof. Pius Adesanmi, and Dr. Wandia Njoya) Innovation Center. outside the library on Tuesday, May 15. The group is the first cohort of students from Carleton to participate in Scratch is a visual programming tool and an exchange program at USIU-Africa. Photo:Dan Muchai online community used by students to learn and share computer science concepts. The Student exchange program with tool was created by the MIT Media Lab in 2007 to enable students to engage in Carleton University launched programming while allowing them to think By Dan Muchai creatively, reason systematically and work media and its intersections with culture, Students from Carleton University’s Institute collaboratively. of African Studies are on campus for a politics, economics, governance, social month, to study “Social Media & the Public issues and youth culture in Africa. This year a total of 900 scratch day events occurred around the world. During a Sphere in Africa”, which will be taught Noted social commentors and influencers typical event, attendees of varying abilities jointly by the Institute’s Director Prof. Pius such as columnist Mr. Patrick Gathara, collaborate on computer science projects, Adesanmi, and Dr. Wandia Njoya (Head of digital strategist and story teller Mr. while sharing their ideas and experiences. Department Languages and Performing Mark Kaigwa, and Ms. Nanjala Nyabola Arts, Daystar University). (Political analyst, writer and author of the This is an intensive three-week course that forthcoming “Digital Democracy, Analogue will explore the rise and explosion of social Politics: How the Internet Is Transforming Politics in Africa”). International Committee of the Red Cross announces two essay competitions

By Dan Muchai States armed groups” or “Migration-related of armed conflict and situations of large The International Institute of Humanitarian detention”. scale violence has led some commentators Law and the International Committee of Each submission must be authored by one to call into question the relevance and value [humanity, neutrality, impartiality the Red Cross have announced the launch individual in either English or French, who of these and independence] ”. These their very first Sanremo“ New Voices in is thirty five years old or younger; or enrolled principles principles, it declares, are at the heart of International Humanitarian Law” essay in a doctoral program. The essay should not the Committee’s work. competition. exceed 2500 words, and must be received Given that the topic of theThe winner will on or before June 15, 2018. Essay submissions, which must not exceed 4000 words, must also be received at the be invited to present at the Round Table in The other essay competition is directed at ICRC Regional Office in Nairobi by 15 June Sanremo (Italy)on September 2018 6-8 and East African universities. The International 2018. to publish the essay in the Conference Committee of the Red Cross in inviting proceedings. will be “Deprivation of liberty essays that present a considered opinion Posters with additional information on both and armed conflicts: exploring realities on “the relevance and/or value of principled competitions will be available on posters and remedies”, entries for the competition humanitarian action in today’s world”. and on the university website, shortly. must address either “Detention by non- According to the ICRC, “the evolving nature New leaders learn the ropes during spring break retreat

By Dan Muchai The annual student leadership rereat was held from April 18-20 at the Elementaita Country Lodge, where over 300 student leaders were familiarized with university New student leaders confer during the annual Student Leadership Retreat held from April 18 -20 at the Elementaita policies and procedures, as well as Country Lodge. The retreat is organized by the Department of Student Affairs to familiarize participants with university equipment them with skills essential to their policies and procedures, as well as equipment them with skills essential to their new roles. new roles. PHOTO: DAN MUCHAI The retreat was organized by the Department of Student Affairs for the leaders elected for a new one-year term towards the end of the spring 2018 semester. University officials from various line departments and members of faculty facilitated various sessions, dealing with the specific services offered by their respective departments. Associate DVC - Academic Affairs Prof. New Student Council Chair Kisenet Efrem addresses fellow Dean of Students Mr. Robert Onsarigo listens as a student leaders during the Student Leadership Retreat held participant shares his view during the annual Student Munyae Mulinge in his opening remarks from April 18-20 at the Elementatia Country Lodge. Leadership Retreat held from April 18-20 at the described the weight of leadership and Elementatia Country Lodge. responsibility to be shouldered by the new leaders, as well as the expectations of the rest of the student community, including their constituents. Various topics were tackled by speakers from Marketing & Communications (Developing efficient communication tools), Finance (Finance policies, budget and procurement policies), Legal Services (Legal policies and procedures (contracts)), Counseling Services (The soft skills package Student leaders participate in a team building exercise on Chandaria School of Business Associate Dean Dr. for student leaders), and Housing (Leaders the first day of the annual Student Leadership Retreat held Teresia Linge addresses making presentation on from April 18-20 at the Elementatia Country Lodge. strategic planning to student leaders, during the annual as role models). Student Leadership Retreat held from April 18-20 at the Dr. Teresia Linge (Associate Dean - Elementatia Country Lodge. Chandaria School of Business) spoke on (Developing highly efficient and motivated working team), while Dean of Students Mr. Robert Onsarigo, described to his audience the value of “Interfacing academic and co- curricular program in student life and role of patrons”. The new Student Council leadership and members of the Electoral College, were introduced, and provided with a chance Assistant Professor of Psychology Dr. Oscar Githua (third International Relations major Kimberley Champagne to briefly eleborate the plans they have for left) poses with new student leaders during the Student plays her violin for her fellow student leaders at the their electorate. Leadership Retreat held from April 18-20 at the Elementatia conclusion of the annual Student Leadership Retreat Country Lodge. held from April 18-20 at the Elementatia Country Lodge. PHOTOS: DAN MUCHAI New students warmly welcomed by the university community

By Ernest Anguru and Victor Mshindi On Friday, 27 April 2018, USIU-Africa received new graduate students as part of the Summer 2018 intake, who were then guided on a tour of the University, to familiarize them with the facilities and International Business Administration junior Felix Okil volunteered to guide parents and guardians, on a resources that they will use in the course campus tour on the first day of the Summer 2018 Undergraduate Orientation on Wednesday, May 2. of their studies. PHOTO: TONY BATCH Computer Technology freshman Tatenda This was the first time the event was held on Also joining the USIU-Africa community Dennis from Zimbabwe described how the campus, thus providing a much smoother were Class of 2022 freshmen, accompanied great standards, wide range of resources interaction between the new students and by their parents and guardians, on Tuesday, and quality graduates at USIU-Africa drew the freshman class. May 2. him to Kenya. The group discussions focused on life During the three-day orientation, students The Student Council organized a student skills, where the freshmen had ample and parents were guided through the recruitment Freshtival (formerly known opportunities to interact with student University’s programs, facilities and as Freshmen’s Bash) on Friday, May 11, leaders, and receive insight into USIU- procedures,as well as the opportunities where various clubs and sports teams were Africa’s history, multi-cultural environment that be available to students during their provided with opportunites to explain their and mission goals. academic career at USIU-Africa. organizational goals and activities, and Speaking during the orientation, Applied recruit from the freshman class.

Media mentions block deportation for ‘unlawful stay’ in from jail as Butali teach USIU a lesson.” Compiled by Diana Meso Kenya.” May 13: The mentioned USIU- May 16: USIU-Africa was mentioned by the May 14: USIU-Africa was mentioned by the Africa in an article titled “Show cause letter Business Daily in an article titled “Why ban Standard Digital in an article titled “Former to all university chiefs.” on executive MBA does not hold water.” champs Gladiators celebrate first victory of May 12: USIU-Africa was mentioned by the May 15: USIU-Africa was mentioned by the season.” YallAfrica in an article titled “Kenya: Co-Op Daily Nation in an article titled “Strathmore Bank Sides Risk Axe From League.” May 14: Citizen Digital mentioned USIU- Gladiators lie in wait for Police.” Africa in an article titled “USIU Falcons May 12: The Star mentioned USIU-Africa May 15: The Daily Nation mentioned USIU- targeting UCFL glory.” Africa in an article titled “Co-op bank sides in an article titled “Three teams put their risk axe from league.” May 14: USIU-Africa was mentioned by unbeaten run on the line.” the Standard Digital in an article titled May 15: The Star mentioned USIU-Africa May 11: USIU-Africa was mentioned by “Handshake has implied three centres of Daily Nation in an article titled “Tigers tackle in an article titled “Raila’s charm, Fighting power” graft, NBK scam: Your breakfast briefing.” new-look Thunder side.” USIU-Africa was mentioned by the May 14: May 9: The Daily Nation mentioned May 15: USIU-Africa was mentioned by Citizen Digital in an article titled “Thunders The Star in article titled “Sigh of relief as USIU-Africa in an article titled “Kenyan roar past Tigers, rejuvenated Umoja stop international joins Storms.” Parkroad Badgers record first win.” KCA.” May 14: The Star mentioned USIU-Africa May 6: USIU-Africa was mentioned by The May 13: The Daily Nation mentioned USIU- San Diego Union-Tribune in article titled in an article titled “Two Nigerian students Africa in an article titled “Kenya Police break “Kevin Bradshaw’s journey: from USIU stardom to homelessness to high school assembly approves Caroline Karugu as over Ali Kiba wedding show after one month principal.” deputy governor.” of absence.” May 5: USIU-Africa was mentioned by May 1: USIU-Africa was mentioned by April 20: The Daily Nation mentioned USIU- Standard Digital in an article titled “KPA Pulse Live in an article titled “Brenda Africa in an article titled “Fake is not cheap, take on Masaku Sparks” Wairimu reveals how she performed in her let’s embrace honesty and avoid steeper May 5: The Daily Nation mentioned USIU- KCSE exam.” cost.” Africa in an article titled “Lit 360: Meet the May 1: The Daily Nation mentioned USIU- April 19: USIU-Africa was mentioned by newest popping show’s hostesses.” Africa in an article titled “KPA teams to the Daily Nation in an article titled “I was May 5: USIU-Africa was mentioned by Tuko launch league title defence on Saturday.” diagnosed with osteoarthritis when I was a teen.” in article titled “Industrialist Vimal Shah April 29: USIU-Africa was mentioned by blasts government for banning plastics, Tuko in an article titled “USIU Kenya courses April 19: Capital FM mentioned USIU-Africa says country faces an even greater risk.” and fees 2018” in an article titled “Black History Month at April 28: The Daily Nation mentioned USIU- USIU.” Africa in an article titled April 17: The Star mentioned USIU-Africa May 4: The Daily Nation mentioned USIU- “Lifting the lid on the state of our minds.” in an article titled “Firms exposed as cyber Africa in an article titled “KPA tackle sector lacks skilled staff.” newbies in league openers.” April 28: USIU-Africa was mentioned by the Daily Nation in article titled April 16: USIU-Africa was mentioned by May 4: USIU-Africa was mentioned by “Of handshakes, Matiba and the fear of losing our memory YallAfrica in an article titled “Kenya: Champs Citizen Digital in an article titled “Oilers out as we gracefully age.” Kenya Police, Butali in Winning Starts.” to crown season with Championship title.” April 27: The Daily Nation mentioned USIU- April 16 The Daily Nation mentioned USIU- May 4: The Star mentioned USIU-Africa in : Africa in an article titled “A peek into a Africa in an article titled “Champs Kenya an article titled “Nursing mums can take digital forensics expert’s job.” Police, Butali in winning starts.” babies to meet.” April 27: USIU-Africa was mentioned by the April 16: USIU-Africa was mentioned by May 4: USIU-Africa was mentioned by Daily Nation in an article titled “This is how Hivisasa in an article titled “Who is she? Tuko in an article titled “Award-winning our big break came about.” Meet the incoming Nyeri deputy governor.” corporate guru takes over as Nyeri County’s deputy governor” April 25: The Star mentioned USIU-Africa April 14: The Daily Nation mentioned USIU- in an article titled Africa in an article titled May 4: USIU-Africa was mentioned by “Kenyatta University face “Deputy governor Impala in midweek Super League duel.” nominee Karugu to prove what she has.” Tuko in an article titled “Unique Nairobi conference where nannies, babies and their April 21: The People Daily mentioned USIU- April 14: USIU-Africa was mentioned by mothers will be allowed.” Africa in an article titled “Bulls host USIU-A Citizen Digital in an article titled “Homeboyz May 3: The Standard Digital mentioned in KRU scruff.” rally to knock Harlequins out of Enterprise Cup.” USIU-Africa in an article titled “Nyeri gets April 20: The Star mentioned USIU-Africa in new deputy governor as allegations over an article titled “Bulls battle Usiu as hunt for April 13: USIU-Africa was mentioned by her credentials fly.” Kenya Cup slots intensify.” Pulse Live in an article titled “Meet 25-year May 2: USIU-Africa was mentioned by the April 20: USIU-Africa was mentioned by old activist with an eye on 2022.” Daily Nation in article titled “Nyeri county The Star in an article titled “Joho trolled Upcoming Events

TUESDAY, MAY 22 FRIDAY, MAY 25 USIU-Africa Rugby attend Centrale Sevens Career Peer Advisors Training Workshop tournament in Paris, France. Peer Counseling Room (1st Floor, Freida WEDNESDAY, MAY 23 Brown Student Center) | 9am “Break Free from Coal Investment in USIU-Africa Rugby attend Centrale Sevens Kenya” Photo Exhibition tournament in Paris, France. Library Lobby | 9am THURSDAY, MAY 24 Migration Conversation : Children on the Move in East and Horn of Africa Auditorium | 11am