THE VICE CHANCELLOR'S FINALITY
The Vice Chancellor of Moi University,professor Mibey, called for a meeting with the students at the administration square. This was to address the issue of demonstration of Sunday, 22nd February 2014 that resulted from the rape and murder of Charity Muthoni Maina. She was a third year student at the school of arts.
Students started demonstrating after the news of her death spread. This led to the intervention of the police, though, they left after their vehicle got burnt by angry students. This necessitated the Vice Chancellor to speak to the students in the quest to maintain peace.
He started at around 10 am by expressing his apologies to the family, friends and all the students for the death of Charity. He promised that all the funeral arrangements would be handled by the University.
Professor Mibey said that, in order to ensure the security of all the ladies, new rooms would be set aside and that they would be relocated before Friday of this month. "We will request the police service to give us a post within the University." he said . He dwelt on the issue of electricity for long explaining the measures that would be taken. Street lights would be installed at stage especially to cover darker places. The University's security department would be mandated to have regular inspection at night. He said that this would improve the security of most parts within the University esecially those that are further away.
He informed the students that the University was aware of their challenges and that they would be solved before the end of this month. "We are aware of the challenges you are facing, please give us till the end of this month and we will ensure that they are solved"
Professor Mibey ended the meeting at around 10:30 leaving the chairperson of Moi University students association, Omondi, to disperse students from the administration square.
The students left for stage in large numbers chanting angrily,"comrades power!"
The Vice Chancellor of Moi University,professor Mibey, called for a meeting with the students at the administration square. This was to address the issue of demonstration of Sunday, 22nd February 2014 that resulted from the rape and murder of Charity Muthoni Maina. She was a third year student at the school of arts.
Students started demonstrating after the news of her death spread. This led to the intervention of the police, though, they left after their vehicle got burnt by angry students. This necessitated the Vice Chancellor to speak to the students in the quest to maintain peace.
He started at around 10 am by expressing his apologies to the family, friends and all the students for the death of Charity. He promised that all the funeral arrangements would be handled by the University.
Professor Mibey said that, in order to ensure the security of all the ladies, new rooms would be set aside and that they would be relocated before Friday of this month. "We will request the police service to give us a post within the University." he said . He dwelt on the issue of electricity for long explaining the measures that would be taken. Street lights would be installed at stage especially to cover darker places. The University's security department would be mandated to have regular inspection at night. He said that this would improve the security of most parts within the University esecially those that are further away.
He informed the students that the University was aware of their challenges and that they would be solved before the end of this month. "We are aware of the challenges you are facing, please give us till the end of this month and we will ensure that they are solved"
Professor Mibey ended the meeting at around 10:30 leaving the chairperson of Moi University students association, Omondi, to disperse students from the administration square.
The students left for stage in large numbers chanting angrily,"comrades power!"
It is time the administration solved this accommodation and power problem for once and for all...Empty reassurances will not work forever.Such tragic incidences must be avoided at all costs in future.(concerned comrade)
ReplyDeleteHello Mr Michael, thank you for your comment.
DeleteI am of the thought that action is better than just words. I also hope that this time around the concerned personnel will take responsibility. Students of Moi University deserve the best.
Insecurity is the course of every evil that occurs. Let as wait if his words were to cool the students or action is going to be taken
ReplyDeleteHello Mr Simiyu,
ReplyDeleteThe Vice Chancellor acted wisely to talk to the students after listening to their grievances. I only wish that through this, we will have peace. He should also commit to the promises he made.