ocampo list of suspects

The Chief Prosecutor Louis Moreno Ocampo of ICC

The crucial moment the Kenyan people were waiting in vain at long last was experienced yesterday when the International Criminal Court Prosecutor Louis Moreno Ocampo decided to break his silence and announced publicly the suspects of PEV (post election violence). What is more surprising is the appearence of some people who were not expected by most of the Kenyan people. It is realy questioning, the top players of the game were not mentioned any where yet the myhem that happened during 2007/2008 mostly involved them. Ocampo may have done his investigation but to the eyes of intellectual Kenyans there is more to be done for justice to prevail. In reality Kenyans are intelligent people whom you cannot take them on a cheap ride in crucial matters that touch issues of national security. We want to see justice done to those men and women who lost their loved ones during the post election violence.In an interview at the Mombasa Polytechnic University College,this is what the students said about the Ocampo list of suspects.

Mohammed Ali-KTN

It is around 12pm am just from a printing firm to process some pictures.What is now ringing in my mind is to rush to campus for my online journalism lecture.As i cross Haille Sellasie avenue towards Blue room hotel am mesmerized by a figure that make out am image am familiar with standing beside a local hotel branded 'Swahili dishes'.As i come closer to the hotel i figure out it is the charismatic investigative journalist Mohammed Ali of the only authoritative media house KTN.

personality feature

What binds people together is greater than what drives them apart and if enough people believe in the truth of this proposition then we might not solve every problem, but we can get something meaningful done. Equipped with love, determination and hard work as her shield the Professional Librarian in Mombasa Polytechnic University College (MPUC) Miss Rachael Ngumi has indeed seen the truth of this proposition.

At her busy days at the campus Rachael Ngumi would easily pass as a simple middle aged woman, however, the Professional Librarian has an inspiring story to tell and even change your   life. Raised in a poor family Rachael Ngumi has gone through many obstacles to reach in her current position today.

She was born 50 years ago and went to Rudhiru high school where she excelled with division 2 grade in 1980. Due to lack of funds at home to further her education she had to seek other alternatives to pursue her dreams. This landed her to work at the Kenya Agriculture Research Institute (KARI) in 1981 at Muguga.

 After saving little amount to further her studies, the Officer in charge of orientation and user education  at MPUC campus library enrolled in Ruiru High School in 1982 and through her hard work she acquired a pass in her A level (form 5 and 6).

Her love of books drove her to Kenya Polytechnic in between 1984 and 1985 where she pursued a certificate in Library Science.

‘My love of books was nurtured since I was in class three, I used to read diverse books especially arts subject, I was first appointed to be in charge of library in class seven’, said a delighted Rachael.

Immediately after her certificate in library science a door of opportunity opened at Coast girls high school and determined Rachael secured a place at the library in between 1986 and 1989.

After the three years of work experience at the Coast girls high school the now Professional Librarian was absorbed at the then Mombasa Polytechnic in 1990 in the same docket of library. Since then she has devoted her work with passion up till the College saw the potential in her work.

In 1997 to 1999 the Mombasa Polytechnic management extended a helping hand to Rachael and sponsored for her Diploma in Library and records management studies at Kenya Polytechnic in Nairobi.

They say a child that knows how to wash his or her hands properly will dine with its elders; in justification of this saying, Rachael has had the privilege of working with the Speaker of  National Assembly Hon. Kenneth Marende in Inamdar and Bowyer Advocates at Michel House next to Canon towers in Mombasa from January to July 1985.

As a part time Lecturer in library studies and records keeping at the Liberal department, the sky is the limit. She is still aiming to be a Public Relation practitioner in future GOD wilingly. She regrets she should have trained at a higher level if it were not for the circumstances that undermined her ago in her life. However, she challenges her fellow women to think critically and try what they think they are best at because she believes with determination they can achieve.

In a nutshell her philosophy is knowledge is power, however, a person should always have faith in GOD. She says most of the Sundays she spends praising and worship GOD at the church. Other things she likes doing is traveling though she admitted she has a phobia on road transport. Rachael  also likes reading story books, meeting friends and watching movies.

She noted dealing with the today customer as a challenge in her field due to changes in life and psychology in general. Most of the people who come at the enquiries desk she says are selfish, they only think about themselves and are becoming more demanding.

Her idea of perfect happiness she says is when you are of value to another person. She encourages the culture of putting other people needs first. She adores historical figure like the late Jomo Kenyatta and living figure like Ngugi wa Thiongo and Chinua Achebe

Do good all the time, in all the ways you can, as long as ever you can, to all the people you can, indeed you will be a blessing; this is the impression Rachael left with me in her parting words.

Mombasa Polytechnic University College 1st inaugural graduation ceremony

Alumni of Mombasa Polytechnic University college  {MPUC) have been told to use skills at disposal to exploit opportunities fully and direct their energies  into nation building.

Speaking during the 1^st inaugural graduation ceremony of The Mombasa Polytechnic University college, the Chancellor of Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology Professor Francis Gichaga urged graduands to face the new challenges with confidence and determination

“ We live in a very complex and competitive world given the transformation we are going through towards Globalization, you need to be prepared to face the inevitable eventuality starting with newly created and wider East African Community….” He said

Professor Gichaga , who participated in the design of the college teaching facilities three decades ago, also challenged the management to ensure various organs of the University, including councils and committees are facilitated to enable them discharge their responsibilities efficiently.

The Chancellor was accompanied by the Vice Chancellor Professor Mabel Imbuga. He emphasized on the need for the institution to invest in research , development and innovation as an effort to achieve Kenya vision 2030

Vice Chancellor Prof. Mabel Imbuga congratulated MPUC for being the first of the four JKUAT constituent Colleges to stage up graduation ceremony. She added that as JKUAT they are proud to be associated with the University College and assured of continued support as it prepares to acquire its own university autonomy.

The graduation which was the first since the institution was elevated to a University College was however shunned by expected government officials except the Roads Minister Franklin Bett who indicated clearly that he came as a parent and not as a government representative.

The Minister cautioned the graduands and the students to keep off drugs and instead dedicate their time in developing the country. “The country is in the mood to fight drug use and trafficking. You should avoid drugs as you would avoid leprosy….”                                           

Mombasa Polytechnic acquired its elevation to a University College , a constituent College of Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and technology on August 23^rd , 2007 through legal order no. 160

BY ROBERT OMOLLO AND CATHERINE BAYA

PHOTO BY MUNYOKI NTHENGE

maktaba ya munii: mbuvi kioko alias sonko

maktaba ya munii: mbuvi kioko alias sonko: "The idea of releasing the Makadara MP 'Sonko' on a bond was a good idea indeed, but what is surprising is that the time of the ruling was st..."

mbuvi kioko alias sonko

The idea of releasing the Makadara MP "Sonko" on a bond was a good idea indeed, but what is surprising is that the time of the ruling was staged and the MP could not pay the required amount on time. Though, i still have some questions about our politics,why is the government so much interested in  Sonko than the days he was not a mheshimiwa? Who is fooling who in this case? Could it be a plot to finish him politicaly? I understand the new costitution is against leaders who are corrupt,but how is it possible the NARC party approved the Makadara MP without thourough investigation in accordance to the political parties act?

RASTAFARI

The say rastafari is a movement of jah people.This movement has expanded and influenced the young generation worldwide and as you will observe in the internet you will find its growing everrday.Hail Selassie is considerd as the incarnation of God by the rastafarians.He was the 225th King in the Dynasty of King Solomon who married the Queen of Sheba.