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Vol. 238, A Daystar University Student Publication since 1989, *Not For Sale*, Monday June 8, 2020

NEWS CAMPUS Vice Chancellor: Grants Daystar goes only for the scholarly digital as pandemic continues to bite I am committing myself to sacrifi ce and intensify my campaign [and] fundraising eff orts so that I can “cushion these bright Kenyans who just happen to come from disadvantaged backgrounds.” Said Professor Laban Ayiro, the Vice-Chancellor Daystar University. >> Page 2 NEWS CAMPUS Corona Eff ects On The Education Sector

n Friday the 13th of March, the fi rst Corona case was reported in Kenya and what followed was Oa series of events which ultimately led to the closure of schools from kindergarten to the universities. >> Page 3 >> Page 2 Message from the Vice-Chancellor. PHOTO | daystar.ke INDEX Campus News: Page 1-3 National News: Page 4 Editorial Page 5 Jamvi: Page 6-8 Souvenir: Page 9-11 Features: Page 12-13 Sports: Page 14-16 Join us today 2 MONDAY JUNE 8, 2020 | INVOLVEMENT

NATIONALCAMPUS NEWS NEWS Vice Chancellor: Grants only for the scholarly and Applied mathematics. at achieving excellence after he promised an “You cannot get a scholarship here and have undisclosed reward for any student with a 3.7 a Grade Point Average (GPA) that is depressing.” GPA and above. He also told the awardees to Said the VC. In his speech, the vice-chancellor show greater commitment to God through challenged the students to live up to the involvement in the spiritual nurture programs expectations of the University and show intensity that the University offers, and to be good citizens in the work-study programs. of the University. The minimum cumulative GPA is 2.5 for any The Daystar University Financial aid is a plan student who wishes to apply for the Daystar designed to help students who are financially financial aid. However, the vice-chancellor challenged. A total of 293 students have benefitted disputed this standard of subsidy eligibility from this scholarship in the 2019/2020 financial saying it was too low for any scholarly applicant. year which includes 221 getting the work-study Professor Ayiro warned the students with poor scholarship, 67 awardees of one-time scholarship GPAs that things are going to be tougher in the and five students supported by the vice chancellor’s future. Library attendance, according to the VC, scholarship fund. Professor Ayiro intents to, has not been promising since the opening hours however, raise this number to 600 students. changed from 9 am to 6 am on the main campus. According to the rationale on the financial He also pleaded with the students to maximize aid application form, successful applicants of The Vice-chancellor convining a meeting at the ICT thearter Athi-river. PHOTO | courtesy the opportunities that Daystar University offers. these academic grants are required to work at “You are privileged in the eyes of God to get least 10 hours a week throughout the regular BY AARON KITUKU raise more than 160 million Kenya shillings for [email protected] the scholarship fund. This amount exceeds the a scholarship. […] I want my students in the academic year. The Human-resource department usual allocation, which has also prompted Daystar scholarship program to stand to be counted in assigns students work-study stations within the he vice-chancellor convened a meeting U.S to raise their donations by 25%. He said that terms of their character […] you must have a strong university upon which a daily and monthly report on the 19th of February 2020 at the although it is a physically and mentally exhausting mind to give us the grades we are looking for. is demanded. Tmain campus with all students under course which takes about 40% of his time as [And] I want you to flourish” Said professor Ayiro. The work-study doubles as a mentorship the scholarship program to make clear his vice-chancellor, he was dedicated to approaching He emphasized that it was the students’ program which is meant to instill the core values expectations and plans on these grants. potential sponsors who are willing to support obligation to be kind-hearted and embrace an that the University ascribes to – Excellence, “I called this meeting to remind all of you that scholars in Africa. attitude of gratitude as a wholesome gesture for transformation, and servant-leadership. this University this year has subsidized your In an effort to boost the University’s intake, these academic privileges. Getting good grades [school] fees by 134 million Kenya shillings.” Professor Laban Ayiro said that through will be the only way to give back to Daystar Said Professor Ayiro. He further added that the the Kenya Universities and Colleges Central University. He also mentioned that the policy scholarships were open to benefit all successful Placement Service (KUCCPS), he would bring on financial assistance, which is restricted only applicants irrespective of their nationalities. in more government-sponsored students this year. to undergraduate students, would be reviewed In April this year, Professor Laban Ayiro will In addition, he said that he would re-introduce to also benefit post-graduate students in need. be visiting Seven U.S states for a campaign to courses that were frozen like Pure Mathematics Professor Ayiro urged the students to aim IBM-Daystar syndicate set to benefit leaners at zero cost

partnerships that will benefit students as she academic initiative provides online tools for added that the initiative was an enhancement to data sampling and manipulation. The main learning outside the classroom, urging students to software for data analysis housed in IBM is the make use of it to widen their scope of knowledge. Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) “There are courses that run for a week, others was acquired in 2009. for two hours [and] for as long as you have a It offers advanced statistical analysis, a vast Daystar email, then you are able to log in, self library of machine learning algorithms, text –register and access content.” Said Alice Chemtai. analysis, open-source extensibility, integration There will be an IBM badge for learners who with big data and seamless deployment into complete a particular package. From the Daystars applications. end, Alice says that the collaboration is here to stay. Within the SPSS software family of products, Due to increased risks around data and the package supports the SPSS statistics and information security, IBM is offering cybersecurity SPSS Modeler. Both applications were built to pieces of training through guidance on protocol, help users perform complex statistical analysis awareness programs on security measures, to solve business and research problems quickly security on networks and insight on tools and efficiently. to have on your device for data security. It is SPSS is a user-friendly software. Its defining policies in dealing with data protection, flexibility and scalability make it accessible to

IBM logo. PHOTO | opportunitydesk.org cyber-warfare and cyber-terrorism to its critical users of all skill levels. Also, it is suitable for infrastructure, and working with laws within a projects of all sizes and levels of complexity. BY AARON KITUKU interpersonal skills, professionalism, solving specific country. [email protected] problems with critical skills among others. An analysis conducted by the World Economic How to log in. “There is more to it than computer science. Forum reveals that more than 60 percent of the To access this program, all you need to do is log aystar University entered into a There are many other courses that students collaboration dubbed IBM academic global GDP will be digitalized by 2023. This is, onto the Academic Initiative website http://ibm. can tap into, content outside the scope of the therefore, prompting all enterprises to do more biz/academic and register using your university Dinitiative with an American traditional degree.” Said Alice Chemtai Muraguri, than just focus on their adoption of technology, email address. At the point of agreeing to the multinational technology company early this year, the Ag. ICT Manager Daystar University. following partnership conversations through the but also consider how their clients use technology terms of service, first select the links for ‘Academic According to Alice, this initiative is tailored to and their services-products-consumer behaviors. Initiative Terms of Service’ (and agree) then ICT department in October 2019. benefit all learners across the board. She added The International Business Machines Among the milestones that IBM has taken is ‘Privacy Consent’ (and agree). that students needed to take advantage of such Quantum mechanics, which is a branch of science Remember you have access to full software for Cooperation (IBM) headquartered in Armonk, opportunities to widen their knowledge outside New York, has been creating partnerships with that deals with the studying of small or isolated academic purposes (research & learning), so you class. details. According to the IBM website, Quantum need to use your university-issued email address. learning institutions to offer online content on “Daystar is committed to providing quality IBM Cloud, Data Science, Blockchain, Quantum, science creates possibilities and new ways of In case of any difficulties in plugging into the teaching and learning and as ICT, we must dealing with complex problems that classical website and access of the resources, Kindly visit IBM security among others. Daystar University plug into that goal.” Said Alice Chemtai. In this Students and faculty can now access all these computers have difficulty doing. the ICT department or the DITA lab for assistance. regard, therefore, the ICT manager says that All academic disciplines deal with data. This services, including non-technical courses like as a department, they are trying to look for INVOLVEMENT | MONDAY JUNE 8, 2020 3

CAMPUSCAMPUS NEWS NEWS Daystar goes digital as pandemic continues to bite Road campuses midway through the semester, in compliance with the government’s directive, as learning shifted online. Those who had paid for hostel or dining hall services were to have the unused monies credited to their accounts by 27th April. A further 1000 Kenya Shillings was be credited to students to cover the costs of attending online classes. Online classes have not been without challenges though, as several students were not able to make the transition from physical learning to the e-learning platform due to lack of access to the necessary gadgets, or lack of amenities or money to buy bundles or get wifi. “I really feel for students who for genuine reasons can not access e-Learning and will not be able to do exams. Those students to whom the solution is not an open book exam since they don’t have that smart phone, that laptop, WiFi, reliable electricity or even network,” DCF Athi River Chairperson Moses Wisdom Tibagye said. Vice Chancellor Laban Ayiro however, pledged that the the university will make arrangements for those continuing students who have been unable to make use of the University’s e-learning platform, and or sit exams for the online January 2020 semester Daystar goes digital. PHOTO | infospot exams. “My assurance from the Vice Chancellor’s office is that nobody BY ANDREW E. K. MAINA campus. With this no longer possible, due to ongoing restrictions [email protected] on physical distancing, the University decided to move the program will be left behind.” the Vice Chancellor said in a Youtube message to students. “Those who have been on the [e-learning] platform online. According to a draft programme seen by Involvement he effects of the Covid-19 global pandemic continue activities such as departmental meetings, class registration, should prepare for exams. Those who are not on the platform, to be felt on the calendar of Daystar University, as the conmputer lab and library orientation, team building activities we have special arrangements, for your to come for seminars TSenate decided that class registration, fees payment and and even chapel services will be conducted via a combination of and make up classes and we shall have special exams for you.” even orientation of freshmen for the 2020 May Semester will be Zoom webinars and live Youtube streaming. The programmes The Covid-19 pandemic has required educational institutions conducted online. The decision was arrived at during a meeting will be administered by the university staff and faculty members the world over to shift to online teaching and learning, as well th on the 16 of April and made public through and the Infospot in charge of Daystar University’s various schools. as home schooling in some circumstances. In Kenya, Cabinet st Newsletter of the 21 of April. “These are new uncharted waters, I am not sure anyone knows Secretary for Education Professor George Magoha extended the “News students will be admitted and oriented online effective how this will go.” Newly elected DCF Athi Chairperson Moses order to keep schools closed by one month effective from May th th May 18 , 2020; orientation materials will be provided online.” Wisdom said. “Even before we go to orientation though, e-learning 4 2020. the Senate’s communique read. has failed to be effective and all-inclusive, however exams are still “You have eyes and ears and you can ask yourselves whether Under normal circumstances new students (freshmen) would scheduled to happen despite the concerns raised by students.” in your considered opinion the past week has been good or bad have been physically received for a week long orientation program Continuing students will be ‘welcomed’ back for the start of the as far as coronavirus is concerned.” The Cabinet Secretary said in a press briefing earlier in the month, explaining his decision at the Main campus and Valley Road campuses. The week would semester on 25th of May, when online classes for that semester culminate in a freshmen dinner and Sunday Service in the main will begin. Students were sent home from both Main and Valley to extend school closures. Centum Learning Welcomes Daystar were on personal branding and Curriculum Vitae (CV) writing. that Centum had to offer. These are two examples of the kind of courses Centum Learning offers for training. What is Centum Learning? Disha, the speaker, touched a little on how one can brand Centum learning is a training organization that focuses on themselves effectively by first of all, knowing themselves personally. corporate training, vocational education training and skills for This included strengthening their strengths and weakening their schools and colleges. It is located in 15 countries, one being India weaknesses. She later on added that one could seek feedback from and the rest of the 14 are African countries. Through the courses friends, family or their mentors, so as to know how other people they offer, they are able to train people and equip them with skills brand them. That way, one can know what you’d like to change that are needed in the job market today. or improve about their branding. Disha encouraged students to showcase their attributes by always What role does it play? taking initiatives and responsibilities. These include volunteering The organization partners with many others to provide vocational to take on new challenges like being a class representative, for training to students in colleges and universities in order to bridge the instance, as this could be beneficial for one. She asked students gap of campus to corporate. They offer a total of 24 courses, each not to shy off from doing things, even though one is introverted, taking 3 hours, totaling to 72 hours of training. After completing they should be willing to step up and take hold of opportunities. the courses, the issue out certificates of Centum learning to the In light of personal branding, the students were reminded that students which gives them an upper hand in the job market. education is very important since knowledge plus action is equal Centum learning Daystar University. PHOTO | Courtesy to success. Also, Disha encouraged the students to work hard as How can I join Centum Learning? well as work smart in order to succeed. Those interested in signing up for the training are advised to BY SUMAYA HUSSEIN [email protected] In regards to CV writing, she let the students in on some of the send a text with the word ‘INTERESTED’ to 0751315312. The things that employers look for in a good CV such as simplicity courses are set to begin on 20th March 2020. Each class can have a n March 4th, a career talk was held in Daystar University and shortness. She mentioned that it in fact, takes an employer maximum of 35 students from different universities and colleges. Athi River in the ICT theatre in the afternoon. Centum a maximum of 30 seconds to go through a CV! Therefore, having The total fee amounts to Ksh 12,500 and on top of that, Centum will OLearning took an initiative to offer an introductory s long CV is a turn off. be fully sponsoring three Daystar students for the entire training. program for free to the students in the campus. Also, still on CV writing, Disha added that the colors used should After the career talk, the students in attendance were grateful The event was organized by Daystar Placement office and the key be a simple black with the same font throughout. Headings, on the to Daystar Placement Office for organizing such a successful event speaker was Disha Rana, head of operations in Africa from Centum other hand should be in bold and underlined. It is important to and for providing such incredible opportunities to the students. Learning. The 2-hour work-readiness program was attended by have a nice cover letter as well since it creates a good impression Students, on the other hand, are encouraged to turn up for such students from all schools, who enjoyed the talk and were further to the employer. events since they are the reason for organizing them. Moreover, interested in enrolling for more training courses. With that, she welcomed all students that were interested in such talks are very beneficial for them. The topics that were discussed on that Wednesday afternoon enlisting for more of such courses with Centum learning. Students responded quite positively and were excited about the more courses 4 MONDAY JUNE 8, 2020 | INVOLVEMENT

NATIONAL NEWS Corona Effects On The Education Sector which sent out communication that fee charges remain the same despite moving the learning to online platforms. After this report, the institution trended on social media for a considerable time with many calling them out on their stand. The vice- chancellor, Prof Paul Zeleza, as quoted by the Standard Newspaper justified the move by saying that it was necessary since the university is a non-profit institution and mainly relied on international donors as well as the students’ money to keep the institute running. Students of Mount Kenya University also took to twitter where the trend ‘Shame MKU’ was trending after the institution sent out a memo to have school fees arrears paid despite the pandemic affecting most people’s source of income. Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology (MMUST) was caught unawares by the pandemic but the institution was financially stable as most students had cleared their balances as told by the registrar Prof Thomas Sakwa to the Standard Media. Students from Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology who were scheduled to go on industrial attachment have had to reschedule until new directives are issued by the institution. Dedan Kimathi University will be the first Corona effects on the education sector. PHOTO | Patrika.com to carry out an online graduation in this pandemic. This move on this e-learning experience. Institutions which had already as explained by the Vice Chancellor, Prof Ndirangu Kioni, is to BY JOY NG’ETHE instituted e-learning platforms had a smooth transition whereas enable the nursing students as well as the I.T students to serve [email protected] some had to start from scratch to establish an elaborate plan the country in the fight against COVID-19. for their students. This pandemic has been able to sieve through institutions he school term was abruptly cut short a few weeks to the Institutions such as Daystar University and KCA University bringing out the great divide that exists between students some April holidays break for the primary school pupils and engaged their students online on their e-learning platforms as of which in normal times are overlooked since there is provision the high school students. The universities had a month or T well as other provided learning spaces. The University of Nairobi of free Wi-Fi within school grounds. The institutions have also two to the end of the semester examinations. The first university has been conducting classes on Google Classroom as well as been put to task in ensuring that all students are integrated into to close was Africa Nazarene University since it was located in Zoom in a bid to cover the semester’s syllabus. Online exams as the new system for online learning prompting them to seek ways the initial ground zero where the first case was reported. well as assignments have been issued to students in a revised in which all students can access internet by working together Learning after closure of classes, was pushed to online platforms course outline to encompass the changes as initiated by the with telecommunication companies. where E-learning portals, WhatsApp, Zoom and Google Classroom COVID-19 pandemic. became some of the choice platforms for dispensing information to As some institutions transitioned to online platforms, a the students at home. This then was met with a lot of complaints number of institutions have come under fire due to the policies from students since not everyone is in a place to access internet and measures they have taken during this pandemic. One such due to varying reasons. A number of students would miss out institute is United States International University- Africa (USIU) Thousands Displaced by Heavy Rains And Flooding In Western Kenya river Nyando. In Rift Valley Baringo County, flash floods swept away a truck transporting 12 police officers on 1st May. Five of the officers survived the tragedy while seven of the officers died due to the heavy floods. A fortnight before this tragedy, Chesegon Police station lost two of their officers in a similar flash flood incident. Nakuru County has not been spared by the flood effects as the residents woke with sections of George Momanyi Road caved in. This destruction was caused by a heavy rain in the early Sunday of 3rd May. Nakuru motorists using the road have been cautioned to stay alert with threats of rivers bursting their banks and overflowing bridges during this rainy season by their deputy governor, Eric Korir. Flood victims are lamenting over the sorry state of the evacuation centres, which are mainly the cold classrooms floors. These victims are in need of food and medical supply as well as clothes and bedding, which are all scarce resources. The evacuation centres are also congested overlooking the 1.5-meter social distance rule provided by the ministry of health in Kenya. These people are also at the risk of contracting malaria since they have no access to mosquito nets in the camping centres. The flooding situation in some parts of the country is likely to get worse as the Kenyan Meteorological department warns of more rains in this Month of May. The department further warns that

Thousands dispaced at Siaya. PHOTO | kenyannews.co.ke hilly in the Western region, Mt. Kenya and the slopes of Aberdare ranges are likely to be hit by landslides. Other parts like central the world in in the middle of fighting a pandemic, Covid-19. Already and Southern Rift, parts of Lake Victoria Basin, Central Kenya BY GRACE MUTHONI by the end of last month–April, more than a hundred people died graciellenov@gmailcom regions and Nairobi are likely to experience increased rains. The and a hundred thousand others displaced in the ongoing rains. director of Meteorological Services, Stella Aura, further warned In Kisumu, more than 30,000 people have been displaced after enya is in its peak of the long rains season that began that contingency measures should be put in place to avert the loss rivers broke their banks broke and caused heavy flooding. Prof. pouring early March this year. These rains are now causing of life as well as property during the last phase of the long rains. Nyong’o warned that the county of Kisumu was faced with the heavy floods and mudslides in some parts Western, Nyanza K problem of rising water levels in their lakes and rivers, such as and South Rift regions despite the fact that Kenya and the rest of INVOLVEMENT | MONDAY JUNE 8, 2020 5

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EDITORIAL SANITIZE YOUR MIND, THE INFODEMIC IS AMONGST US or most of the year 2020 much of the world has been in some form of restriction of movement, and trade, Fand physical contact as a result of the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. With global infections in the millions and deaths in the hundreds of thousands, this novel Corona virus (Covid-19) is proving to be the biggest disease epidemic to hit the globe since the Spanish flu epidemic that began in the dying days of the First World War. Even Daystar has not been spared with physical learning, substituted for virtual learning for the time being. Unlike previous epidemics of the past, this outbreak has also come with an accompanying spike in conspiracy theories, hoax remedies, and misrepresentation of data, all spread through social media, public figures (mostly fringe but some mainstream). It even extends to cyber attacks and physing for personal information, in what the World Health Organisation calls an ‘Infodemic’ of fake information. In times before the internet democratized the means through which information is broadcast, traditional media gatekeepers generally (not always), reviewed, edited and revised information before putting it out to the public. Consumers could expect a certain level of accuracy and reliability to the information put out by these media platforms, so long as the media institutions maintained their own independence and valued their integrity. Additionally, where inaccuracies, or libels and slanders were alleged, there were and still are defamation laws through which individuals Enviromental club logo. PHOTO | facebook.com and organisations could be held accountable. In these times of social media, anyone can broadcast whatever they want from anywhere and often anonymously. On the whole it given a powerful voice to many people, and ideas that would never have seen the light of day, while increasing transparency in WHY THE DAYSTAR many places where traditionally closed media systems suppressed and lied about. Yet this same access has given rise to waves of ‘fake news’ around events where informed decision making is critical such as general elections, referenda, and now dealing with the Covid-19 pandemic. ENVIRONMENTAL CLUB In such times we are forced to be our own gatekeepers, judging for ourselves what information deserves our acceptance, belief and sharing, and what deserves to be thrown away. Though most social media platforms have taken measures to weed out false IS FOR YOU information about Covid-19, the problem of fake news continues to loom large over the global community. To accomplish this we must all adopt a keener sense of skepticism, and alertness to towards an environmentally conscious Kenya. information that may look enticing at the surface level, but is BY CHRIS WAWERU (GUEST) misleading, or untrue. Together with taking time to corroborate the [email protected] As Daystar Environmental Sustainability Club, we envision an ‘factual’ dimension of what we see online, we must also examine environmentally conscious and sustainable Daystar University and the truth of the narratives that such information builds up around aystar Environmental Sustainability Club was founded, in it is through our individual and collective efforts that we will achieve Covid-19. As Daysterians, we must remember that we have not October 2018, with the aim of promoting environmental ethics this goal. Join us today by sending in your name, admission number, been given a spirit of fear (as Paul says in a letter to his protege Dand awareness within the school and the community at large. the campus you are in and phone number to mazingira@daystar. Timothy) but of power, love and a sound mind. Since its inception, the club has been at the frontline of championing ac.ke to be part of this remarkable journey. environmental sustainability, by launching and spearheading various THE TEAM projects to set the school and community towards a greener and The writer is the current chairperson of Daystar ANDREW E K MAINA - Editor-in-Chief sustainable path. AARON KITUKU- Managing editor Environemntal Sustainability Club, and is presently pursuing VALYNE LAIBUTA - Online Editor Through our five thematic areas: Afforestation, Waste Management, a degree in Communications (Public Relations). News Editor SHARLEEN KANANA MUTHURI- Water Management, Energy Efficiency and Sustainable Agriculture, WANGU KANURI - Swahili Editor CLAUDINE AKOTH OTIENO - Features Editor we are advocating for the Introduction and use of Clean and Green STEPHANIE KASHOSI - Sports Editor Energy (LED Lighting, Solar Water Heating Systems, Solar Roofing SCOTT MURIUKI - Marketing Manager and Solar Street Lighting), to help reduce Daystar’s energy costs at FRANCIS GITONGA - Photographer an estimated 70%, rain water harvesting to store rainwater for future use, introduction of colour coded dustbins to encourage students to BETTY KAMEMBA - Graphics Editor embrace re-using and recycling of waste and the planting of trees in COPY EDITOR and out of the campus to increase tree cover and boost food security. RUBY ORIMBA Through these projects, the club also intends to be the first in PUBLISHED BY THE VICE-CHANCELLOR’S Kenya to enable a low-carbon transition and be a benchmark for OFFICE THROUGH THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS other universities. Students and staff will also be able to see and To send: Feedback, complaints,story DEPARTMENT, DAYSTAR UNIVERSITY. understand the benefits of taking care of the environment, and be P.O BOX 44400-00100, NAIROBI. ideas and demands for corrections send TEL. 045-22601 EXT. 622. actively involved in working towards resolving future environmental an email to; [email protected] problems. This way, the students and staff can reach out, engage, PRINTED BY THE STANDARD GROUP influence and prompt their parents and neighbourhood communities TEL. 322211 to promote sound environmental behaviours further contributing BURIANI PROFESA WALIBORA MAJIBU YA TOLEO LA

Mwendazake Walibora atakumbukwa kwa 237 kung’ang’ana udi na uvumba katika kukitetea Kiswahili na kuhakikisha kimepewa hadhi. Isitoshe, uwezo wake wa kukikinga Kiswahili WANGU KANURI ni jambo ambalo wengi watakumbuka [email protected] kumhusu kwani alikuwa mlinda lugha ili isije ikaharibiwa haswa kwa matamshi na KULIA: CHINI: maandishi. Hali kadhalika, uwezo wake wa kubuni hadithi zenye mnato, zilizounganisha 1. DUSA 1. Danga tanzu nyingi za mapambo ya lugha ni jambo wengi watakumbuka kumhusu. Marehemu 3. Mary 2. Sagua Profesa Walibora kabla kifo chake alikuwa akisimamia kitivo cha Mahusiano ya Kimataifa 6. Noga 3. Mtaa na Masuala ya Kidiplomasia katika chuo kikuu Profesa Waliborai.PHOTO | facebook.com cha Riara, mwandishi wa Kauli ya Walibora 7. Ayiro 4. Raisha katika gazeti la Taifa Leo na nakala ambayo NA WANGU KANURI aliviandika vitabu nusura sitini huku vingine ilikuwa ikichapishwa kila Jumatano. 8. Asali 5. Mama [email protected] vikituzwa na vingine kutathiminiwa katika Ni mengi ambayo tunaweza dondosha kama kitengo cha fasihi, shule za upili. Siku masomo kupitia maisha yake marehemu 10. Chai 9. Salimika guli na mkota wa lugha ya Kiswahili, Njema ni kitabu ambacho kilimwangaza Profesa Ken Walibora hapo tena. Profesa Walibora lakini ombi letu kuu mwendazake kwa ulimwengu. Mamilioni ya kama wanalugha ni kuwa kazi aliyoanzisha 11. Ateri 13. Agania NHabari hizi zilipogonga vichwa vya watu walimnasibisha mwendazake na kitabu habari mnamo Jumatano, tarehe 15 mwezi wa mwendazake, sharti iendelee na aliyoyalenga hiki huku wengi wakifurahia alivyoisuka sharti yatimizwe kwani Kiswahili ni lugha 12. Alfa 14. Goigoi Aprili mwaka wa 2020, wengi wa wananchi hadithi hiyo na kuipamba. Kitabu hicho waliziporomosha sifa tele huku wengine ya kipekee iliyo na ukuu wake na mvuto kilitathminiwa wanafunzi wa fasihi mwaka unaonata. Isitoshe, ni jukumu la kila mpenzi 15. Globu / 16. Uashi wakipukurukwa na machozi kwa kumpoteza wa 1990. rafi ki, mfanyikazi mwenza na mwandishi wa lugha hiyo tukufu kuhakikisha kuwa Glopu 17. Dhiki Isitoshe, marehemu Walibora alikiandika Kiswahili kimepewa hadhi. mwenye tajriba ya kipekee. Marehemu Profesa kitabu Kidagaa Kimemwozea na hiki pia Walibora aliipungia dunia siku ya Jumamosi, Kwa kweli, Mungu ndiye mpaji na kwa 18. Mmea 19. Dhaa kikatathminiwa wanafunzi wa fasihi mwaka wakati ambao alitupa profesa Walibora tarehe 11 mwezi uo huo baada ya kugonga na wa 2014. Mwandishi huyu aliviandika vitabu basi la kampuni ya Double M, katika barabara mengi aliyatenda huku akishirikisha wengine 20. Smith vingi ambavyo viliimarika na kufahamika katika kazi zake kuntu. Mwendazake alitafuta ya Landhies, kaunti ya Nairobi. kote nchini kwa tajriba yake ya upekee ya Hali kadhalika, habari za kifo chake mdundo wa ngoma kwa upekee wake 21. Itika uandishi. Nasikia Sauti ya Mama, Kufa akadunda nalo. Hata ingawa mioyo yetu zilijulikana siku tano baada yake kutoweka Kuzikana, Ndoto ya Amerika na Mbaya Wetu huku ndugu, jamaa na marafi ki wakimtafuta inakovu kwa kuachwa na Profesa Walibora, pamoja na kushirikiana na waandishi wengine Mungu anajua mbona na jukumu letu bila ya kufanikiwa, marehemu Walibora katika tungo za hadithi fupi kwa mfano Damu alipatikana makavani ya hospitali kuu nikumpa sifa. Nyeusi, Kiti cha Moyoni, Tumbo lisiloshiba na Pumzika kwema Profesa Walibora! ya Kenyatta. Mwandishi huyu shupavu, nyinginezo. CHEMSHA BONGO WANGU KANURI 1 2 3 4 5 [email protected] KULIA: 1. Kamilisha methali: ______isiyo kipimo mwisho watu huteta. 3. Kiungo kilicho kifuani mwa binadamu au mnyama kinachotumika kwa kutolea hewa chafu na 6 7 kuingizia hewa safi mwilini. 6. Kuwa tamu. 7. Naibu wa makamu wa chansela 8. Kamilisha methali: ______pasi hodi huondoka pasi kuaga. 10. Jina la heshima la kumwita mwanamke. 8 9 10 11. Kamilisha methali: ______kitu cha mamba asifi ke majini. 12. Jifi cha kwa makusudi ya kushambulia kwa ghafl a. 15. Tukio la kushangaza. 11 18. Mvurungiko wa mawazo. 20. Mchoro au kitu cha kutambulisha kitu. 12 13 14 21. Umoja wa pepe. CHINI: 1. Nambari iliyo kati ya nane na kumi. 15 16 17 2. Pia tapakaa. 3. Isiyo nyembamba. 18 19 4. Mnyambuliko wa kitenzi fyuka katika kauli ya kutendea. 5. Kamilisha methali: ______pua uunge wajihi. 9. Fanya jambo kwa bidii. 20 13. Kamilisha methali: ______karibu na moto huandaliwa mwanzo. 14. Rais wa bodi ya wanafunzi wa bara chuoni Daystar anafahamika kama ______. 16. Kamilisha methali: ______ya shingo kukataa kulala kitandani. 17. Mahali panapochimbwa mawe kwa ajili ya kazi mbalimbali au panapovunjwa mawe kwa mashine ili kupata kokoto. 21 19. Mwanzilishi wa kike wa chuo kikuu cha Daystar anaitwa profesa ______.

MAUMIVU YA NZIGE NCHINI UNAUFAHAMU MKAHAWA WA TUUTI’S? Serikali inazidi kupambana na janga hili na hata kusema NA THERESA MWAWANGA kuwa jambo hili limeweza kudhibitiwa. Hata hivyo, licha ya [email protected] serikali kusema kuwa imedhibiti janga hili, ripoti iliyotolewa na tume ya kilimo (FAO) inaonyesha picha tofauti. atika kubobea na kumahirika kunakostahiki kwa ajili ya maakuli, Tume hii inayojihusisha na kilimo imetoa ripoti mkahawa wa Tuuti’s umevuliwa kofi a. Kama bado hujaweza kuufahamu inayoonyesha kuwa nzige hao wameanza kuzalisha upya Kmkahawa huu Tuuti’s, basi kaa ange upate kuudhukuru. Mkahawa na kuna uwezekano wa nzige hao kusambaa hata zaidi. huu u katika jengo la KIE Complex, kaunti ya Bungoma, karibu na kituo cha Msemaji wa serikali Colonel Cyrus Oguna alisema kuwa mafuta cha Hass kwenye barabara kuu ya Bungoma kuelekea Mumias. Vyakula serikali imeweka mikakati bomba ya kukabiliana na nzige vinavyopikwa na kutokota katika mkahawa huu ni anuwai, kulingana na takio hawa waharibifu. Cyrus Oguna alisema kuwa serikali la mhudumiwa. Vyakula vyenye asili ya Kiafrika na vyakula vyenye asili ya inatumia mbinu ya upulizaji wa kemikali za kuwakabili Kigeni huwepo. nzige kupitia ndege tisa. Vyakula vya Kiafrika ni kama: mboga za kienyeji ambazo ni mchicha au mnavu “Tangu wadudu hawa waharibifu waingie nchini tangu ama ukipenda managu, viazi vitamu, viazi mbatata, chai ya mkandaa, mihogo, Desemba, serikali kupitia tume ya kukabiliana na nzige magimbi, mahindi ya kuchemsha, ndizi mzuzu, ndizi mshale na kadhalika. wa jangwani na vitengo vingine ambavyo vina ujuzi wa Nzinge nchini. PHOTO | vaticanew.va Kwa watu wenye uraibu wa vyakula vya kigeni na watalii pia hawajasahaulika kukabiliana na wadudu kama nzige, imeongeza ndege wa katika menyu ya Tuuti’s. Vyakula vya kigeni ambavyo huandaliwa ni vile vyenye NA DOROTHY WAWERU kupulizia kemikali mashambani kutoka ndege mbili hadi [email protected] asili ya Kihindi, Kiitaliano, Kimeksiko na pia Kimoroko. tisa sasa hivi.”Oguna alisema katika kikao na wanahabari Mkahawa huo pia umetenga sehemu kwa wale wapenda mvinyo na wale Kenya inazidi kukabiliana na janga la nzige ambao katika kaunti ya Machakos wiki iliyopita. wapenda sharubati na juisi za aina zote. Mkahawa wa Tuuti’s pia huwapa watu wamekuwa wakiharibu vyakula na kukosesha Ndege hizo zinatumika katika kaunti zote kumi na tano nafasi ya kufanya sherehe mbalimbali kwa kuwatoza ada fulani kulingana na Iwananchi amani. Nzige hao ambao waliweza kupenya ambazo zimeathirika zaidi na janga hili. Colonel Oguna vyakula watakavyoagiza na chumba watakachotumia. Sherehe kama za kufurahia nchini kutoka nchi za Somalia na Ethiopia kupitia Elwak alionyesha matumaini akiwa katika kaunti ya Embu ambapo sikukuu ya kuzaliwa, makumbusho ya wanandoa na hata kuadhimisha siku na Mandera mnamo Desemba , wameweza kusambaa na alisema kuwa nzige watakabiliwa. Ni bayana kuwa janga husika katika makampuni mbalimbali hufanywa na kundi husika. kuathiri takriban kaunti kumi na tano. la nzige litahitaji fedha na utendakazi mkuu baina ya sekta Mkahawa huo hufunguliwa kila siku ya wiki kuanzia saa moja asubuhi na Miongoni mwa kaunti ambazo zimeathirika ni Mandera, mbalimbali za serikali. Tayari serikali imetumia fedha nyingi kufungwa saa nne usiku. Njia mbalimbali za malipo ambazo hutumika kwenye Wajir, Marsabit, Garissa, Isiolo, Meru, Samburu, Laikipia, katika upulizaji wa kemikali ili kuwakabili nzige hawa. mkahawa huo ni kama; kulipa pesa taslimu, M-pesa na kadi za benki. Isitoshe, Machakos, Baringo na Kitui. Kaunti nyingine ambazo Matumaini ya Wakenya ni kuwa janga hili liishe ili kuwe mkahawa wa Tuuti’s huwapa wateja wake huduma ya bure kupitia kuwepo zinazingira kaunti zilizoathirika zimo katika uwezekano na usalama wa chakula. Tayari Kenya imekuwa ikikabiliwa kwa mtandao wa WI-FI. Ukiwa ungependa kusafi ri kwa masafa marefu na mkuu wa kupatwa na janga hili kutokana na usemi wa na ukame ambao umeathiri watu hasa wanaoishi katika kuenda mahali pa kujivinjari mbali na jiji la Nairobi basi mkahawa wa Tuuti’s wataalamu. Kaunti ya Tharaka Nithi ndiyo ya hivi karibuni sehemu ambazo hupokea mvua ambayo haitoshi kufanya katika kaunti ya Bungoma ni chaguo bora. Tuuti’s ni sehemu ambayo watu kuwapokea wageni hawa wasumbufu ambao wanaharibu mimea ikue. wenye familia na hata watu binafsi wanaweza kufurahia huduma na haswa chochote kinachodhihirisha rangi ya kijani kibichi. Sehemu hizo zimeathirika pakubwa baada ya nzige kula mapochopocho ya mkahawa huo. Nzige hao wamefi ka kaunti ya Murang’a ambapo mimea ambayo ilikuwa inaonyesha dalili za kutoa mavuno Kwa kuwa tumetalii ki kalamu na karatasi, ninawasihi tuweze kutalii Tuuti’s mimea ilikuwa imeanza kunawiri baada ya mvua ambayo kwa wingi baada ya mvua nyingi kunyesha katika sehemu kihalisia ili tutie saini yale niliyowaeleza. Wewe uliye na mchumba na unatatizika imekuwa ikinyesha kutoka mwezi wa Desemba. Nzige hao hizo. Hata hiyo ni matumaini ya kila Mkenya ni kuwa njia ni mkahawa upi utamtembeza basi nimekurahisishia kazi kwani Tuuti’s ni wameharibu mimea katika kaunti hiyo hivyo kufanya mbadala za kupata vyakula katika kaunti zilizoathirika chaguo stadi kwako! Wewe pamoja na habibi wako mtafurahia huduma na wakulima kupata hasara kubwa. zitapatikana. mandhari ya mkahawa huo. UKAGUZI WA KITABU UFUGAJI WA VIPEPEO MBAYA WETU: PROFESA

Uingerezani katika miaka ya 1970. Vipepeo hufugwa katika KEN WALIBORA mabustani kwa sababu ya maua ya aina tofauti. Isitoshe katika Na Wangu Kanuri bustani hizi, vipepeo huzalishana kwa wingi na hata kuongezea [email protected] katika mandhari ya mazingira hayo. Licha ya kuzalishana na kupata chakula chao kwa maua, vipepeo pia husaidia maua Ukweli ni kuwa asiyefunzwa na mamaye katika kujamiana. hufunzwa na ulimwengu. Ukitaka kudhukuru Katika ufugaji huu, ni vyema kuzingira maua haya kwa uzio ukweli wa methali hiyo basi Mbaya Wetu ni ili wanyama wengine wasije wakaharibu sio tu maua lakini chaguo aali. Walio na busara hawakusitia hapo, mayai ya vipepeo hawa. Hii ni kwa sababu, kati ya mayai yote wakaeleza kuwa mwana mui heri kuwa naye lakini yanayotagwa msituni, ni asilimia mbili tu ambayo huanguliwa akigeuka shubiri kidondani tufanyeje? Matari, na kuwa vipepeo, ikilinganishwa na asilimia tisini ambayo mwanawe Mzee Tembo, amedekezwa sana na huanguliwa kwa vipepeo waliozingirwa kwa uzio. Ndiposa, tabia yake ya kuwaibia watu haikomi kwani wazazi ni vyema kuwa na mimea tofauti kwa bustani ili vipepeo hawa wake hufi dia aliyoiba. Isitoshe, jamii nayo imemhami Matari kwa kuwa yeye wazalishe idadi yao. huwanunulia buzaa kwa fedha alizoiba hivi basi usuhuba nao wadumishwa. Vilevile, mimea maalum inahitajika ili vipepeo waweze Kipepeo. PHOTO | sciencemag.org Hali kadhalika, ni vyema kufahamu kuwa ipo siku bubu atasema na akisema kuzaana na kustawi kwa kuwa vipepeo wa kike hutagia mayai yote yaliyofanywa machoni mwake atayafi chua waziwazi. Ndiposa itafi kia wakati NA: JOY NG’ETHE hapo na kuwalisha viwavi wake. Aidha, vipepeo waliokomaa [email protected] ambapo Matari atakamatwa na vilio vya waliomhami vitaambulia patupu. Lakini huvuta maji matamu kutoka kwenye mimea iyo hiyo. Hali je huyu bubu ni nani? Yeye ni rafi ki yake Matari au? Yatakayomsibu Matari kadhalika, kuna aina ya vipepeo ambao hutaga mayai yao kwenye napotembea humu shuleni utawaona viumbe hawa baadaye ni yepi? Haya ndiyo maswali yanayokitinga kichwa chake msomaji mmea wa aina moja tu, na viwavi wao hula mmea huo mmoja. anapopekua Mbaya Wetu. wakirukaruka kutoka ua moja hadi mwingine. Vipepeo wakiwa viwavi ndio wanaweza kuwa waharibifu na Viumbe hawa wanarangi zinazovutia macho kama Je ni vyema kumlinda mnayempenda hata ingawa mnazifahamu tabia zake U kukula mimea lakini wanapokomaa watayavuta maji matamu potovu kwa kuwa yeye pia anawalinda kwa kuyakidhi mahitaji yenu ama ni vyema vile manjano, nyeupe, samawati, urujuani, nyeusi na kahawia. yanayopatikana katika maua ya mimea hii. Ufugaji wa vipepeo Licha ya kupendeza macho, vipepeo wanaweza kufugwa na kumkunja samaki angali mbichi? Haidthi fupi hiyo ya Mbaya Wetu itamimina huwa na faida kwa jamii na pia kwa mazingira. Kwa jumla miale ya mwanga kuhusu hali hii tata. Japo kuafi kiana na kutoafi kiana na kuzalisha faida kwa mkulima yeyote yule. Ufugaji huu ambao iwapo yeyote ana uwezo wa kufuga wadudu hawa anaweza pata ni nadra sana, husaidia kurembesha mazingira na kuyafurahisha malengo ya mwandishi ni hiari yake msomi basi kila mtu atapaswa kuitathmini ongeza mafunzo yake kupitia mtandao na hata kwa wataalamu hali yake ajapojipata na Mbaya Wetu. macho haswa wanapopepea hapa na pale. wa wadudu ili kupata njia bora ya kulea vipepeo. Enzi za kale, Wachina walifuga vipepeo ili kuzalisha vipepepo Hadithi hii fupi imefungamanisha tanzu nyingi za lugha huku kipengele cha vya nondo na kuvikuza viwanda vyao vya hariri. Maonyesho ucheshi na masimulizi yenye mnato yakiwa kipaumbele. Vile vile, misamiati ya vipepeo pia yalifanyika ili kujulisha watu kuhusu aina kadha wa kadha imetumiwa ili kuboresha na kuimarisha msamiati wa msomaji tofauti ya viumbe hawa katika Guernsey mji wa kipwani kule na pia mtiririko aali wa mawazo unajidhihirisha katika kila onyesho. FACES OF Daystar

By Valyne Laibuta

>>pg 9 THE WOMAN BEHIND THE SPORT than a hobby because it has “It was the last game I played provided her with the platform in high school” describes where she has been able to find Kathambi when asked about herself and grow into the strong her most emotional match, “it woman she is. She adds, “Hockey was a goal that was meant to has become her outlet” when she determine if we would make has been experiencing a bad day it for nationals and I could not and needs to release that negative score”. She adds that she hopes to energy. Unlike other players, she redeem herself when she meets goes that extra mile such as going the goalkeeper from that last to train even on days that the match in their upcoming match team is not training, investing in against Jomo Kenyatta University the best hockey gear and going of Agriculture and Technology. for a morning jog to ensure that Lastly, she concludes by urging she is at the top of her game. the Ministry of Sports, culture “As females, our voices are and the Arts to invest more in not heard,” she said, “During hockey and encourage more high BY: VALYNE LAIBUTA tournaments, 16 male teams school hockey players to pursue [email protected] are enrolled while only 8 female hockey once joining universities. She hopes to see more aleigh Kathambi is and more people joining a student at Daystar her to train with the KUniversity who embodies Daystar Falcons. excellence. She is not only pursuing her degree in Marketing but she is also one of the most valued female players for the Daystar Hockey team. Outside school, she also plays for the Reiners Hockey Club. Her love for hockey began in high school when she was in form two and once she picked up that hockey stick, she has teams are enrolled”. This is one never looked back. She describes of the challenges she has faced hockey as being “thrilling” and as a female hockey player. It is unlike other sports, hockey puts saddening that female hockey more emphasis on the skill and players can put in the work but technique. Therefore, due to still not be valued as highly as her zeal and hard work she has men. Another challenge she perfected her skills and technique has faced is the injuries she on the hockey pitch, allowing her has sustained during training, to be able to go against the boys matches, and tournaments. She without even breaking a sweat. jokingly describes the injuries she For Kathambi, hockey is more has sustained such as “having Kaiaine Kathambi representing Daystar Falcons Hockey team during one of their cut my lip by the ball”. tournaments. PHOTO | Daystar University 10 MONDAY JUNE 8, 2020 | INVOLVEMENT RELATIONSHIP POEM Dear Ex: We were the FIGHTING POVERTY perfect love story your arms like I was the most precious thing in the world; at that moment you made me feel like I was. Your eyes, oh how they sparkled like the starry stars in the glorious heavens, the way they twinkled when you looked at me like I was the only thing that mattered. Oh, that smile, that would take my breath away in a heartbeat. That smile that would be my rainbow on a rainy day, it was a bottomless pit filled with Poverty. PHOTO | twitter.com rich laughter that would light up the room. The kind of laughter that could BY: FABISH OKEYO OGOLA melt an ice queen’s heart. [email protected] I remember the cozy nights we would spend planning our future together; the soft background music cocooned us, away from the noise and the hose who work should support the poor with no impossibilities the world would later make a harsh reality. I never thought jobs T Money to the poor I’d ever spend my nights without you. We used to dream of a life together, A good idea a generous heart is it so? of a beautiful home, made of picture-perfect memories and filled with the It helps them feed, house and clothe up sound of our children’s banter. The good heart but a sick mindset We are becoming slaves of the poor Tears threaten to spill, recalling these memories brings a surge of unbearable Some coins in their dirty containers. pain in my heart. Where did things go wrong? What did I do? Why did you So we do the work to support them, leave? While I desperately try to drown them out, these questions keep But does that uplift them out of poverty Just in a short time, it might help ringing in my mind; but how can I when everything reminds me of you? I call it the temporary setback. Maybe we got caught up dreaming of the future that we forgot about In the long term no the present. We forgot to live in the moment, to enjoy every second with It will cripple their initiative each other. Were we building dreams so far up the sky that we could never Make them more dependence and lazy Poverty is not related to currency A couple in love. PHOTO | pintrest.com reach, no matter how high we flew? It is related to the standard of living of people. I lie here, alone, tears staining my cheeks while crying silently into the They don’t know to use what they never sweat for BY VALYNE LAIBUTA pillow, hopelessly wishing to turn back time so that I can spend every Get into those begging life, create life-giving resources [email protected] Then let the community reap the benefits, great it minute showering you with my love. I wish I could spend every moment sounds basking in the warmth of your love. If the goal is to help the poor move beyond the poverty ome nights I lie in bed, staring up into the blank ceiling, the low Maybe it is a little too late, now all I can do is be grateful that I got to level hum of sweet melodies playing in the background, the cold night air read the bittersweet story of a love so fleeting, that I got bask in a love so They must be taught and willing to learn a trade or a nipping at my skin as I replay our memories like a broken record. I skill S strong that it shook me to my core, and for knowing someone like you, So they can become gainfully employed. can recall the nights we spent tangled up in each other’s arms flash across even if it was for a little while. Give a dog a lump of meat and it will eat for a day. my eyes. I can recall your scent, cinnamon mixed with a little spice, a scent And by days the dog will sleep lazily for another meat that used to remind me of you, a scent that could calm any storm, and a scent As long as the pet master lives that reminded me of home. Home used to be your strong, bulky, sincere Teach it how to hunt arms, where I not only felt safe but also loved. I reveled being wrapped in And you’ll save your little meat for tomorrow Through this, we can end poverty HEALTH Daily Exercises to Help After all, I am just a foreigner Cope with Anxiety Practice gratitude Find simple things to be grateful for. You could give thanks for the gift of life, gift of health and family. I would recommend keeping a Mason jar and everyday write down what you are grateful on a note and put it in the Mason jar. At the end of the year, go through and read all the wonderful things that have happened in your life.

Do one task at a time Do not overload yourself with too many tasks. Note down your tasks in a ‘To do list’ and do your tasks sequentially. Ticking off of tasks on your list brings about satisfaction on completion.

Lean into your anxiety One way to lean into your anxiety is to do something productive. This can be cleaning your room, drawing, painting or even play an instrument. Put your energy into something constructive.

Always carry fruits One thing most people tend to do when anxious is snacking. Often than not, we tend to prefer A person riddden anxiety. PHOTO | leafy.com unhealthy snacks like crisps or popcorns. If you are prone to nervous eating, make it a point to always carry around with you fruits such as apples or grapes. If you are going to snack, why not Coping With Anxiety Through Daily Exercise choose the healthier option. BY VALYNE LAIBUTA [email protected] Find some humour One way to beat anxiety is laughter. Go to your favourite meme page and laugh while you scroll. nxiety is defined as a feeling of worry, nervousness or unease about a situation or an Sit with your friends and share some jokes. Ensure you get out your head and get some few laughs. outcome. It can be caused by emotional stress, work stress, side effect from medication or Aeven stress from a serious medical illness. Currently we are heading to the middle of the Exercise!! semester, as students we are overloaded with assignments, Continuous Assessment Tests (CATs) Exercise is one of the best ways to convert your negative energy into positive energy. You do not and projects. This can cause anxiety attacks in some of us as we feel stressed out and overworked. have to have strict gym routine but you can do 10 jumping jacks or 5 minutes of yoga. Anything Thankfully, Psych Central has 8 daily exercises to help you cope with anxiety. to get your body moving.

Take a Deep Breath Do not be ashamed of your anxiety When you wake up in the morning your mind might be clouded with many thoughts about what Last but not least, learn to accept your anxiety. Do not be ashamed but embrace it, this way your you need to do today, which assignment you still need to finish typing or a CAT you have in the anxiety no longer has a strong hold on you. morning. Just take a deep breath, relax, let your senses take in your surroundings and allow the I hope that any one of the tips above will prove to be useful to whatever situation you are going calmness to wash over you before you do anything. through and that you may not let anxiety take over your life. INVOLVEMENT | MONDAY JUNE 8, 2020 11 BEAUTY Decolonizing our hair

Rihanna rocking a weave during a red carpet event.. PHOTO | www.pintrest.com

VALYNE LAIBUTA the skies, was a conduit for spiritual interaction”. [email protected] During the transatlantic slave trade from the 16th to 20th Century, an estimated number of 11,640,000 Africans left their Brief History of black hair homes carrying along with them their African customs and their Diana Ross rocking an afro in the 6-’s. PHOTO | www.pintrest.com wide-toothed combs. According to Essence magazine, African frican hair has been a symbol of our culture and heritage slaves came up with unique braids and cornrow designs that and tame the kinks and curls. More and more black people took for many years and it is deeply tied with the history of would enable them to hide food such as seeds and rice in their hair. extreme measures such as using chemical mixtures that would Ablack people. The first documented hairstyles of Ancient They would usually braid young children who were being moved burn their scalps to achieve that silky European hair. Madame Africans were the cornrows and braids which can be dated as far to different plantations so that they would have something to eat. CJ Walker was the first self-made female billionaire as she sold back as 3500 BC in Ancient Egypt. Hair in the black culture was After the braids and cornrows, we moved to the press and curl hair growth products and shampoos to the growing African not only able to demonstrate someone’s family background, status, era of the 1900s to the 1960s. After the abolishment of slavery, American market. and tribe but according to Lori Tharps, co-writer of the book black people felt pressured to keep up with the mainstream media We move on to the ’60s with the black civil rights movement saw Hair Story, it was also “believed that hair, given its closeness to many black people letting their curls go wild. The afros were back in style and thanks to celebrities such as Diane Ross and Jimmy Hendricks they encouraged black people to go back to their roots.

The present Now we have arrived at the present. Natural hair was criticized and labeled as unprofessional for the work environment which leads to wigs, weaves, and relaxers. African women have been forced to fit in the mold dictated by non-minorities in the workplace, keeping their natural hair tucked away. Despite the growth in the black hair industry which has led to more availability of hair products meant for our natural hair and the more online resources on how to style, maintain and repair natural hair, we still need to decolonize our hair. In the West and even here in Kenya, it is rare to see a black woman wearing her natural hair to work. It is even harder for black women who work for international corporations such as the World Bank, their natural hair must be nowhere in sight. We seem to think that natural hair is only for children who can be seen wearing braids and cornrows to school but as we get older we must hide away our kinks and curls to be deemed acceptable by the narrative set by the Western media. It is time black people reclaimed their hair. Our hair is our pride, our culture, and our heritage and we must protect it at all costs.

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SINS OF MY FATHER Darien BOOK BOOK

BY GRACE MUTHONI [email protected]

ins of my Father is a Kenyan romance novel written by Ida Kemunto based on fiction. The novel is set in Kenya depicting some of our various magnificent Ssceneries around the country from the capital city of Nairobi all the way to the Kenyan highlands in Kericho. The novel brings to life a forbidden yet so pure and genuine love between Ayira Okumu and Jeffery Zuberi. Ayira is the daughter of the Attorney General and as it is ritual for the high and mighty in the society, she is betrothed to Steve Machel – the son of a mogul in the lucrative tea business. She is a damsel in distress who tries so hard to live up to her father’s expectations of becoming the country’s president. Jeffery on the other hand BY JOY NG’ETHE is the son of a plumber from Kericho but he is content with volunteering at a none Shiku3joy@gmail profit organization in Eastleigh. Jeffery is high on loving Ayira even when all odds are against him and he is determined Author: Anthony Onugba to lay his life for Ayira’s. He is convinced that he can save Ayira (his pretty one) from her father who is hell bent on fulfilling his political ambitions at whatever cost. Their arien is a man on a journey to find true love but he is still caught up love is more of a curse and it is blemished form the onset but they go on and elope in the thrill of living life on the fast lane. The novel is set in the ever together to Kericho and it is only the beginning of all their misfortunes. Dbusy Nigeria following Darien’s path to success. Brought up in a poor Jeffery becomes a teacher in a local school in his home area while Ayira is heavily background, he uses his experience to drive himself into the corridors of wealth. pregnant and a shampoo girl in a local salon. You would expect that this would be the He is able to achieve the wealth he yearns for and this fuels his ego. His love for beginning of their happily ever after but on the contrary Ayira is almost losing her women is unmatched and he takes on the basic Casanova personality sifting through sanity with jealousy, doubt and regret and of course she is homesick. All this while she women like you would do maize before grinding it. He finds his ultimate ‘it’ girl has no idea of Jeffery’s plot to expose her father all in a bid to get justice and peace of and his life tilts on the weighing balance. Does he change for the better? Will true mind for his wife. Ayira’s father has both influence and power and so that little exposure love win at the end? Does karma get to him? does not stop him from turning the earth upside down in search of his daughter. The novel takes you on an emotional rollercoaster. As a reader you will want to Ayira and Jeffery have been married and living together, but have frequent quarrels strangle Darien at specific sections and in some you would offer your shoulder for and constant fights over almost everything. This one time Ayira pushed Jeffery a little comfort. The suspense that builds up in the story from start to finish keeps one too had and they decided to leave for Nairobi in the night when not too many people hooked until the end. The themes of lust and love are effectively illustrated and would see or recognize who they were. They were going to visit Ayira’s best friend, well elaborated. In a society where people struggle with the above-mentioned, the Julianna. During their drive into the capital city, they are involved in an accident author strives to distinguish the two without bringing confusion to the reader. which leaves Ayira critically injured unfortunately, Jeffery succumbs to his injuries. The use of simple diction and semi-large fonts makes it easy to read and understand The plot twist is one to be appreciated. The death of a lead character and the misery the book even for non-avid book readers. The characters in the book are kept to of the survivors. It brings tears to ones’ heart if not actual tears to your eyes. The novel a minimum and thus, one is able to keep track of everyone’s involvement in the brings out vivid images in comparison of the lives of Ayira and Jeffery tearing through story. Other themes that spring up from the novel include some aspects of religion, from the leafy suburbs of Nairobi all the way to the central part of the upcountry life theme of change, greed and societal expectations. in Kericho. The novel also highlights elements of poverty, politics, power and mental The novel would be highly recommended for a reader who is intrigued in romance health issues, which are not alienated to the day-to-day life of Kenyans. novels with a twist. Novice readers would also find the book interesting as the This is a must read! Whole-heartedly recommended this thrilling romantic author keeps it short and precise. The author sticks to his plot all through the showcases effortless brilliance in writing of the novel and for the appreciation of book and gracefully introduces twists with a flare that does not throw the reader African Literature. off track. Grab a nice cup of the drink of your choice and read Darien’s life story. Thank me later! INVOLVEMENT | MONDAY JUNE 8, 2020 13

REVIEWS ANOTHER Jumanji: The Next SUCCESSFUL Level (2019) MOVIE FAVREAU RESCUE MISSION MOVIE

BY ANDREW E. K. MAINA [email protected]

tar Wars means many things to many people. Across four decades, 11 films, numerous TV shows, comic books and cartoons, the brand has become one of Sthe biggest icons in the Sci-Fi fantasy genre. It has gathered for itself one of the largest, most devoted, and most vocal fan bases in popular culture. However, since Disney took over Lucasfilm, owners of the Star Wars brand there has been noshortage of controversy over the capacity of Disney to deliver content that would not only draw in a new audience, but please the highly opinionated fans of the Star Wars brand. Things came to a head with the mixed reviews of Rian Johnson’s Star Wars movie ‘The Last Jedi.’ Divisive in the sense that most fans were divided into the camps that either loved, or his movie is a sequel to the first one, Jumanji: Welcome to The Jungle (2017). utterlyloathed the direction of the film, intended to the nd2 part of the ‘Skywalker Saga The film is directed by Jake Kasdan with his co-screen writers Jeff Pinkner Sequel Trilogy.’ With the other two instalments, both directed by JJ Abrams, failing Tand Scott Rosenburg and produced by Sony Pictures. Unchanged cast includes to rise to the occasion, Disney launched the first of several TV shows for its Disney+ Dwayne Johnson, Karen Gillan, Kevin Hart, Alex wolf and Jack Black. Addition of streaming shows, new cast members include Awkwafina, Danny Devito and Danny Glover. Like its The Mandalorian. Set in a time period in between the fall of the Galactic Empire predecessor, the movie still remains a comedy, fantasy, adventure, with a touch of and the establishment of thenew republic, the Mandalorian focuses on a single bounty romance. hunter of the ‘Mandalorian’ race(same as Boba Fett), and his efforts to stay ahead of The characters Martha and Fridge go back in to Jumanji to help Spencer who his bounty hunting guild, having gone AWOL with an infant of the same alien species decided to go in alone. This time however, they don’t get to choose their avatars and of the character Yoda (of the Star Wars film saga). Spencer’s grandfather, Eddy and his long-time friend Milo are roped into the video Where the Disney Star Wars films have been criticized for their non-relatable, overpowered game with them. Bethany, however remains behind and goes to get Seaplane to help ‘Mary Sue’ lead character, the Mandalorian gives the audience a leading man who can her fix the console and the both of them go back in to the game to help the others. get beaten up, outnumbered and outmaneuvered, but ultimately prevails in spite of the Also, in the video game, there are new challenges and new skills for the avatars. odds and not because of plot armor either. Where the Disney Star Wars films end up At first it becomes difficult to get comfortable with Dwayne Johnson and Kevin depending of dredging up old characters, and milking their nostalgia for all of its worth, Hart acting as anything other than themselves and more importantly, as old men. the Mandalorian makes very little effort to force cameo appearances or load its stories But later like in the first movie, it gets better since you get used to it. with callbacks or nostalgia bait from George Lucas’ ideas. At least not to the extent of The graphics of the movie are perfect and the scenes almost look realistic. Also, there the Disney Star Wars film. Stylistically, while the series of Star Wars films were made to is art in how the avatars of the game (main cast) learn the movements, behavior and be grand ‘space operas’ spanning an entire galaxy entire civilizations, where the stakes way of speaking of the characters (teen cast) that play them. Awkwafina for example were the fate of the galaxy as a whole, the Mandalorian is more a space-western, focusing perfected playing as the avatar of both Alex Wolf and Danny Devito. on the struggles of one protagonist. It’s implications rarely stray beyond changing the It is also safe to say that the movie has more thrill and excitement than the first destiny of the core characters. one. Not to mention the improved features of the Jumanji that make it similar to a John Favreau made a name for himself directing Iron Man, the widely celebrated for real video game. launching the hugely profitable Marvel Cinematic universe. Its success transformed the fortunes of the almost moribund Marvel Studios, and launched re-launched the careers of its leading man Robert Downey Jr. Together with Dave Filoni, their take on the adventures of a bounty hunter on the run in post galactic empire have proven to be a breath of fresh air that Disney Star Wars has been desperately crying out for. PHOTOS COURTESY OF: VALYNE LAIBUTA BY: JOSEPH GICHARI CAN YOU KICK? [email protected] [email protected] Kenya in Tokyo 2021 Summer Olympics others are new entries within this year’s Olympics. for this game’s season? Here at home, preparations are on-going as a As inked by the Star, “…NOC-K provided each budget was already drafted last year to facilitate federation in the Olympic Games Kshs.500,000 the cost expenditures surrounding the secured each towards preparations for Tokyo 2021…” game slots of Kenya. It is reported that the drafted Aside from monetary assistance, NOC-K has budget accumulated to Kshs. 600 million. As also provided scholarship opportunities to, “… disclosed by Paul Tergat, the president of the seven athletes in different sporting disciplines National Olympics Committee of Kenya (NOC-K), to support their qualification process for Tokyo Sh.250 million of the budget is to be used in 2020.” This they have done with the help of the qualifying and amply preparing the participants International Olympics Committee (IOC). for these Summer games. These acts however minute, are a big step in NOC-K projects that those representing Kenya equipping our athletes with the best of skills in this competition will be nearly a hundred in that they can use in mapping our country to number. This will prove a success as in the year greater heights. However, quality should always 2016, only 89 athletes represented Kenya in the be emphasized in contrast to quantity, if we want Rio Olympics. to get the best results in this Olympics’ season. In the 2016 Olympics game, Kenya managed Two-time Olympian Australian athlete, to scoop 6 gold, 6 silver and 1 bronze medal Cameron McKenzie-McHarg wrote a blog post from all the games they participated in. It is on the 776bc Website recounting, “…when I get reported that Kenya won 60% of Africa’s gold asked what lessons I learnt over my time as an medals at the games. This year might not only elite athlete…the key message would be: DON’T prove adventurous for Kenya but also tasking WASTE YOUR TIME JUST GOING THROUGH An aetial view of a stadium with the engravings Tokyo 2020. PHOTO | medium.com and successful too. This is because 33 sports THE MOTIONS OF TRAINING AND EXERCISES. and 339 events have been detailed to be taking If you’re not doing it with good form and focus, BY NYOKABI NG’ANG’A followed by a Paralympics run from 25th August place within this summer games’ season, as inked it’s a waste of time…” [email protected] to the 6th of September. by the Tokyo 2020 Website. This may prove a As the world awaits to watch these 33 sports This is the second time for Tokyo to hold these grandiose entry for countries that support games and 339 events unfold real-time, some athletes our years per routine have passed, paving summer games as its first breakthrough in doing and sports not only at a global level but also at either by team or as individuals are still waiting way for the Olympic games of 2020 which so was in the year 1964. Games such as Karate, a national one. to see if they have qualified to participate in this Fwill be held in Tokyo, Japan starting from Sport Climbing, surfing, skateboarding among 26th July to 9th August, 2020. This will then be Albeit the question lies, are we fully prepared year’s Olympic season. DCCC and ISADU,drew derby in Daystar Super League at Bethel football grounds creating a passing option just like what a real position, it slows the pace of a defender to attack midfielder does, He did not rush to make a pass a striker and reducing intensity of contact to a continuing to keep the ball himself under his striker,” John Jusu responding after the game. feet until He saw Kalulu Albert7 free. It was the “I am a full back defender and I enjoy the DCCC who went ahead and took the lead in the position, I can play both right and left position first half.Taking the lead at 37th minute through and a leg too, often I get cards, I believe players are Kalulu Albert’s 7 powerful clinically strike just the one who are responsible for the moving of the some inches below the crossbar rolling into the ball. Therefore, I have to defend the person when net as he celebrates towards Richard M 6 who I miss the ball,” Fabish Okeyo Ogola 4 reacting gave him the best pass ever in that game. to his yellow card. John Jusu 4 went out in the 58th minute after “I would like to express my Joy to see players suffering a sudden rotator cuff strain pain in like Fabish Okeyo Ogola playing good football. the right arm shoulder joint but leaving the He joined Daystar University in 2017 January pitch as they were ahead in possession with and that is when I first met him, I saw football several shorts in the second half. ISADU striker talent in him when he was playing hockey for

DCCC AND ISADU teams at betthel grounds. PHOTO | courtesy Desmond 10 capitalized on short distance weak Daystar University, his tackles in Hockey were for punching of the ball by Omunyini Mulambula 1 a football defender then I took him and trained FABISH OKEYO OGOLA this same face, same height, one tall defender DCCC goalkeeper,giving Desmond 10 of getting him. I like empowering people and more so i [email protected] John Jusu while DCCC had several new players an equalizing goal at the 78th minute, where he empower the likes of Fabish and been coaching including the “strong steal” full back Fabish Okeyo loops the ball over Fabish Okeyo Ogola 4, netting ladies in the Daystar Falcon football women and he defending champions of 2019 August Ogola following his move from Rawa FC, the two leading to the sharing of points and same position they have been performing well in University Daystar Super League (DSL) semester defenders who were both in jersey 4 had a task in the standing league table. football competitions such as KUSA. I therefore, season ISADU meeting their rivals DCCC T to accomplish in preparation for KUSA league Valentine Omondi 9 makes his way through call all ladies who can play or those who are (Daystar Compassion and Care Centre football where they both play for Daystar University Falcon defenders and make a curving shot that gets few not sure of their talents to come and join us. team) for the first game of the new season 2020, football men. inches away of the left post and the ball gets out Football is a great sport; it only takes respect was a great pleasure for DCCC launching their new The Derby officiated by referee Shem Wanyama just a few seconds to the added minutes of the and hardworking. My love and thanks to Daystar yellow kits and the ISADU showcasing their blue (Daystar University-Women Football coach), In the second half, after the goalkeeper taking free-kick University for giving me this chance and trusting kits. The League starts with a high attendance first half DCCC, was showing great touches, from .The last whistle is blown and the dusk falls, with me to coach football ladies,” said Shem Wanyama of fans where DCCC Chairman Spira Eric and centre back Christian and the captain Schmitz Fabish Okeyo Ogola being booked a yellow card. Daystar University Falcon women coach. Mr. John Yidah from sports department Daystar 2 possess the ball to Fabish Okeyo Ogola 4 who “Playing as a central defender “last man” I have Beside compassion and care to Daystar University. dribbles backwards to the far corner point to pull achieved much with my height, here we don’t University student, DCCC has extended the move Before the beginning of every season old players the opponent Aubin out and creates the space have much work as compared to full-backs, but to the football pitch trying to encourage talents upon their completion of their University studies behind him, where he set his pass decision to it is the most dangerous position. Being the last in students. welcome new players in but some opt to stick Clement Ndolo 15 who dribbles fast and passes man any foul played is a possible red card and to their teams. On the side of ISADU there is it to Richard M 6, who went holding the ball and assured red card, being booked a card in defence Poem BOOK review FIGHTING POVERTY SINS OF MY FATHER

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Daystar Super league commences with a bang among the players of both teams. Twenty minutes after the starting an experienced defender in Wazee team. of the game, Barack Khaseke playing for the Wazeee team as a As the sun went down, the curtains of the match closed with striker scored the first goal. Fans of the Wazee team jubilated as the score board reading 3-0. It was song and dance for the Wazee they encouraged the team to keep scoring. team who claimed to be unbeatable. Vijana team tried effortlessly to equalize the goal but it was “The game was good, the Wazee team really wanted to show like cracking a hard nut. With every second passing, the vijana the Vijana team that they are the legends,”Barack Khaseke said team players increased their agility and made endless attempts with laughter. to score a goal before the half time. This match, being the opening match for (DSL) which is bound At about the 30th minute into the game, Vijana team nearly to start on the 17th of February was well organized. Reports from scored a goal with one of the players, Liban who played at the the DSL president and Falcon football manager say that so far five back and striker positions kicking the ball at the corner arc of the teams have registered for the DSL and more are expected to sign field and missing the goal line. Vijana fans were very disappointed up for the following matches which will be running throughout because they were eagerly waiting for a goal. the semester under the DSL. The team went into half time as players took time to strategize “The main aim of these games is to ensure that students come on how to increase their performance strategies on the score board. together, have fun and display their talents in the field. We urge Walter Nalwa the Daystar Super League president encouraged the the school to at least chip in and support student activities by Vijana team to play the game with excellence. At the second half providing incentives such as scholarships. We will be happy when of the game, the temperatures were rising as Wazee team put in we are active and our campus is more lively, “Walter Nalwa DSL

DSL commences. PHOTO | Courtesy all their effort to score another goal. 20 minutes into the second president, Falcon Football manager and chair of the Student for half, Victor Attah another striker in the Wazee team player scored Student Foundation said. BY DOROTHY WAWERU another goal for the Wazee team. It is evident that various improvements need to be done in the [email protected] Celebrations rent the air with Wazee fans showing their confidence sports department. One of them being the condition of the fields. aystar Super League presented football fans with a football in the team. It was almost crystal clear that Wazee would carry The football pitch for instance is not in a very good shape therefore match of its kind on the 11th of February 2020. The game the day. Walter Nalwa a player for the Wazee team decided to help discouraging players from giving their best. Some of the players Dinvolved the Wazee versus the Vijana teams. The field the Vijana team to show support of their growing talent. also cited lack of motivation from the school. being on Bethel grounds, residents of Daystar found time to go The Vijana team tried effortlessly to score a goal but it was “I would like the school to support Students’ who play games. We and cheer their fans. The match attracted many male fans raising getting tougher and tougher as the game went on. Their skills lack motivation in terms of monetary support yet we represent the eye brows on the whereabouts of female sports enthusiasts. however were great. The Vijana team had great back, front and school so well. Therefore we are losing players out of our teams. Both teams displayed top notch talent and knowledge of the midfielder players but lacked fast strikers to help them kick the Other players are choosing to concentrate on their studies and game. With the Wazee team giving the Vijana a hard time in ball past the goal line. In the last minutes towards the end of abandoning sports. Students should be able to feel well supported scoring goals. The game started off with a series of great passes the game, Vijana missed to score a goal and their counterparts through motivation by the school,”Fabish Ogola said. increased their tenacity and scored a goal through Collins Chimoi Ladies soccer match between on and off-campus Residence game. Some of the pioneers of the team include; Shem Wanyama Irene Kimani joined the fans to celebrate the ‘girls.’ as the Coach and Shanon Kihara as the captain while players The match became tougher and tougher for both parties that included: Maissy, Debbora, Rhonica , Ann Kakobe among others. they both ended up with no scores. Even though they drew 0-0, ‘the In addition, there was a need to have a team doctor of which off-campus team had more chances of scoring goals compared to Geddy Odongo volunteered and Angela as a team manager. Both the on-Campus residents.’ Says Coach Shem Wanyama. This was a were charged with the responsibility of ensuring that the welfare great challenge to break the odds not to leave the women out when of the players was okay. The going was tough for the entire team it comes to curriculum activities hence offering a sense of holistic at the beginning but the passion among the team has kept them education in higher learning institution like Daystar University. determined to date. Currently, the team has grown due to the Sport activities is also considered to be one of the fitness sectors recruitment done every semester and team building activities in the Institution besides the gym. Soccer among other curriculum such as cook-out which strengthens the bond and promotes the activities involve participants who are passion-driven since it’s a cohesion among the team players. way as portraying servant-leadership. This is in relation to the Women have seemed to be left out when it comes to soccer challenges the players face such as: lack of proper game gears like; games which is stereotyped to be a men’s favorite game. In Daystar soccer cleat, shin guards among others. Best performing teams in University, Sports Department gives ladies equal chance just as Daystar like Rugby over time has taken Daystar’s name to places the gentlemen. On Wednesday19th Jan 2020, the ladies’ coach which are an avenue for advertisement for an Institution. Sports is

Ladies Soccer match. PHOTO | Joseph Gichari Shem Wanyama organized a match between off-Campus and one of the avenues that talented students ought to be opportunistic on-Campus resident students which formed a complete team. since its likely to lead to some golden chances like scholarship BY BERYL OTIENO Apparently, spectators turned out in large numbers compared to awards.In order for the University to motivate the players to put [email protected] the numbers of fans that do turn out whenever it’s a men’s match. more effort and feel encouraged as they play to represent the he ladies ‘soccer in Daystar started in 2017 with exact This was a special match since some staff members got involved Institution in various levels such as the Kenya Universities Sports number required for soccer team which posed a great like: Racheal who is a staff at Daystar University Sports’ department Association (KUSA), the general welfare of the players should be Tchallenge especially in occurrence of an injury during the to play the role of goal-keeping while the dean of students Madam prioritized so as to feel supported by Daystar as an Institution.

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