Friday, July 16, 2010

Re: Methodist University an Epitome and Fountain of Tribalism

Kudos Malcolm, you have enlighten a good number of us. It is unfortunate that some people are trying to defend the indefensible. It does not mean that coz an institution is private you only employ your next of kin or tribemates. This is even more sad when we are talking about a higher institution of learnring, are they teaching in their mother tounge? i remember when i was in primary and i had to be taught English and Maths in Kalenjin coz all the teachers were kales. Can you imagine being taught English in your vernecular? that is why i have problems writing in English todate. I am very sure 90% of students in Methodist University come from the sorrounding areas and i would not be surprised if a lecturer chips in a point in Kimeru. This is called inbreading and may affect graduates from such colleges interacting with people from other regions in their later lives.

On 7/14/10, Malcolm Boy Oteh <malcolmboy@gmail.com> wrote:
Beth and Ayub Here are just some of the universities and their administration. The lists speak for themselves let me know kama there is any other university you need to see

Kabarak University

 

The Chancellor: Daniel Arap Moi..


The Chairman Gorverning Council:of the governing council Professor John K.Lonyangapuo


The Vice Chancellor: The Vice Chancellor Professor Dankit Nassiuma.


The Deputy Vice Chancellor:The Deputy Vice Chancellor Professor Peter Kibas.

The University Provost: The University Provost Rev.Dr.Robert Langat.


The University Libraran:The University Librarian Mrs Janegrace Kinyanjui


The Registrar(Adm & HR):The Registrar. Dr.Ronald Chepkilot


The Registrar(A & R):The Registrar Academic & Research Dr.Ochola

 

 

Day star University

 

Management Board

Rev. Prof Godfrey M.  Nguru - Vice?Chancellor

Rev. Prof. James Kombo - Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Academic (Acting)
Dr. Philip Kitui - Deputy Vice-Chancellor Finance, Administration and Planning

Dr. Rebecca Oladipo - Dean, Postgraduate (Acting)

Dr. Jon Masso ? Dean, Science and Technology
Dr. Alice Munene ? Dean, Social Sciences
Mrs. Purity Kiambi  - Dean, Arts (Acting)
Mrs. Nkita Arao ? University Registrar
Mr. David Thuku ? Associate Dean, Students Affairs
Mrs. Rosemary Gitachu - University Librarian

 

University Council

 

Dr. Florence Muli-Musiime - (Chancellor) ? Chair 
Prof. George Kinoti ? Vice Chair 

Rev. Prof. Godfrey M Nguru ( Vice-Chancellor) ? Secretary
Rev Dr. MacMillan Kiiru - Member
Rev. Simeon Havyariamana - Member

Mrs. Lillian Ogolla - Member

Pastor John Ekudu-Adoku - Member

Dr. Peter Okaalet - Member 

Mrs. Bernice Gachegu - Member

Mrs. Deborah Ongewe - Member
Rev. Prof. Yusuf Turaki - Member
Mrs. Nancy Oginde - Member
Mr. Lawrence Darmani - Member

Dr. Fred Ringo - Member

Dr. Levi Obonyo - Senate Rep. (Head of Department, Communication)
Mrs. Purity Kiambi - Senate Rep. (Head of Department, Humanities)
Mr. Kevin Osido - Member (Chairman, Daystar University Alumni Association)

 

 

Catholic University

Vice Chancellor: Rev. Prof. John C. Maviiri

Deputy Vice-Chancellor/ Academic :  Dr. Justus Mbae

Deputy Vice-Chancellor /Administration:  Rev. Prof. Juvenalis Baitu

Dean, Faculty of Theology: Rev. Prof. C. Majawa

Dean, Faculty of Arts and social Sceinces (FASSc): Rev. Dr. Frédéric N. Mvumbi, OP.

Dean, Faculty of Science: Dr. Genevieve Mwayuli
Dean, Faculty of Commerce: Dr. Aloys B. Ayako
Dean, Faculty of Education:  Dr. Amanuel Teklemarian

Dean, Faculty of Law: Emillius Ndiritu

Director, Centre for Social Justice and Ethics: Nduku (Sr. Dr.) Elizabeth

Dean of Students:  Dr. Magdaline Dimba

Registrar:  Mr. Alex. Kamwaria

Human Resource Manager: Mr. Bernard Muturi

Director of Publications: Rev. Prof. Constance Bansikiza

Director of Research:  Rev. Dr. John Lukwata

University Librarian: Rev. Fr M Kisenyi

 Ag. Public Relations Officer: Festus Musau

Investment Officer: Himan Beyene.

Director, Evening Programmes :  Dr. Abel Kinoti.

Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Manager:  Rev. Dr. John C. Kyazze

Financial Administrator:  Dr. Celestine Kakoo  

 

USIU

Management Council

Prof. Freida Brown: Vice-Chancellor; Secretary to the Board

Ms. Rosemary Ngure, Secretary to Mngt Council; Asst. Secretary to the Board

Prof. Mathew Buyu: Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Academic Affairs

Mr. Eric Outa: Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Finance & Administration

Mrs. Ritah Asunda: Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Student Affairs &
Enrollment Management

Mr. Joseph Kimote: Director Institutional Planning & Development

Ms. Regina K. Mutoko: IT Director

Paul W. Warui (Eng.): Operations Director

 

Strathmore University

Prof John Odhiambo (Vice Chancellor)
Dr Florence Oloo (Deputy Vice Chancellor, Academic Affairs)
Dr Joe Wadawi (Dean, School of Tourism and Hospitality)
Dr Edward Mungai (Dean, Strathmore Business School)
Mr David Wang'ombe (Ag. Dean, Faculty of Commerce)
Dr Reuben Marwanga (Dean, Faculty of Information Technology)
Dr Ruth Kiraka (Dean, Institute of Continuing Education & Director, Strathmore Enterprise Development Centre)
Miss Margaret Roche (Dean, Institute of Humanities, Education and Development Studies)
Mr Patrick Shabaya (Director of Strategy and Performance Improvement)
Mr Godfrey Madigu (Director, School of Accountancy)
Dr Antoinette Kankindi (Director, Strathmore Governance Centre)
Mrs Mary Omingo (Academic Registrar)
Mr Paul Ochieng (Dean of Students)
Mr George Gitau (University Librarian)

MOI University

Chairperson of Council: Mr. E. Mwai, CBS ,
Vice Chairperson of Council: Dr. James K. Murgor
Hon. Treasurer: Dr. Dulacha Galgallo Barako
Vice Chancellor: Prof. R. K. Mibey, FWIF,EBS
Deputy Vice Chancellor (Research and Extension): Prof. B.E.L. Wishitemi
Deputy Vice Chancellor (Planning and Development): Prof. S. Gudu
Principal, Kabianga University College: Prof. Wilson Kipng'eno
Principal, Narok University College: Prof. D. K. Serem
PS, Ministry of Higher Education, Science & Technology: Prof. C. Kiamba, MBS,,
PS, Ministry of Finance: Mr. Joseph Kinyua, EBS

Members
Mr. Justus K. Ndoto
Dr. Florence K. Nyamu
Ms. Rhoda Atieno Ahonobadha
Ms. Felicity Nkirote
Bishop S. Yego
Mr. Samson Cherambos
Mr. Clement B. Ogomo
Mr. Mohamed Ali Farah
Dr. Sabah A. Omar

Senate Representatives

Prof. Ezekiel Kiprop
Dr. P. K. Chepkuto
Dr. Caroline Kibosia
Dr. M. Korir
Prof. C. J. Odhiambo
Prof. Kingiri A. Senelwa
Dr. J. K. Sang, OGW
Prof. B. M. Khaemba

On Tue, Jul 13, 2010 at 3:06 PM, Ayub Gitonga <ayub.gitonga@gmail.com> wrote:
Malcom, 
I believe you could be having personal issues with KEMU, or other interests which we may need to know. I would wish to mention that and I think you know that  KEMU is a private owned institution and thus the owner as all the rights to appoint the persons who will represent his / her interests, vision, mission and values as outlined when the idea of starting the institution was conceived. Thus the methodist church has all the rights to appoint the right mix of people it deems right.
Board of Trustees members whom you say are all merus , represent the church and therefore you would not expect the methodist to appoint non-methodists to man it's institution just like the Board of Directors in a private firm is composed of the owners / shareholders of the firm.. The sheer coincidence that they are all merus ofcourse may be related to stronghold of the church...  

I think as Maryann as put it right that you would better do your research on all the private entities and tell us, who manages what.. If this were a public institute, I would be concerned as you... 
Thanks
Ayub


On 13 July 2010 13:38, Maryann Wanjiru <cirumariga2007@gmail.com> wrote:
Malcom,
 
I can see that you came up a list of the admin staff, maybe you should have come with various lists from many insititutions then we can compare and further see whether what is happening at KEMU is unique to what happens to the other places
 
2. so what is your problem, if they choose to have people for the same tribe? is it the tribe that you have a problem with or KEMU the insititution?
 
aaargh!

On 12 July 2010 19:51, Kuria-Mwangi <kjmwangi@gmail.com> wrote:
Kibaya,
I agree. In the case of KEMU, I also agree with you that such religious affiliated institution are forced to put in the management especially the University council and board of trustee church members. We all know that Methodist is almost exclusively Meru and have only heard of other branches in TZ and so we are bound to see more Meru folks. However they have a moral (not legal) obligation to put folks from other areas and I think they have done that. They need to attract students and faculty from other areas and so the "need for affirmitive" action.
 
I think KEMU is facing more conflicts arising out of differences between church leaders and groups. My former Prof. who is also ex President of Methodist Church, Bishop Prof. Nthamburi has taken the council to court over interference with the running of the institution and this seem to be a major headache for KEMU than the balancing act:
 
 
 
On Mon, Jul 12, 2010 at 1:49 AM, <kibaya@aol.com> wrote:
Kuria and Nyongesa, I completely agree with you on the value of integrating students of all cultures and backgrounds, and for them to receive instruction from an equally diverse faculty. However, there is no indication this is not happening at KEMU; In fact one time I happened to be passing by their Meru Campus and stopped for a chat with students streaming out of the gates. It was siasa time so I attracted a sizeable crowd; surprisingly, majority of them were Nairobi folks, mostly of Kikuyu extraction. A few Luhyas, Kisiis and other tribes.
 
The downtown Nbi Campus is also hub of activity and even without interacting with them, it's unlikely that Baite's will be of any significant proportion. Can't speak on the faculty composition, but again it's unlikely that this kind of buzz can be generated by a parochial collection of staffers.     
A drink is in order Kuria...one of these days; provided queen wams is gonna be there!
 
Good day,
Kibaya
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From: Kuria-Mwangi <kjmwangi@gmail.com>
To: mlalahoi@googlegroups.com
Sent: Sun, Jul 11, 2010 8:06 pm
Subject: Re: Methodist University an Epitome and Fountain of Tribalism

Nyongesa,
I am with you on us mixing with people from different societies. I mourn the exist of A-levels and the days when you could apply and study in any part of the country. There was no A-level school which had students from one locality. That quota system was a disaster. They should have changed the system of education without introducing those quota systems. I still think my two years at Mbita Point opened my eyes and made me appreciate other groups. In that class, we had students from all over the country. I cant even remember whether Luos were the majority in A-Levels. I remember the many questions asked about Central and the jokes and the time spent learning Dholuo which has evaporated now but my best memories remains on cold reception I received from my "tribesmen" when my suitcase was stolen at OTC place at night as I prepared to sit for my exams in Third term. With hope lost of ever passing and with mock exams giving me only 6 points and now with books and clothes gone, I gave up. My friends from Central had unkind words for me for "being careless and also blamed my old man who was with me". Fellows from the areas heard them and I got the notes from unexpected areas. One student went to Kaksingiri to get notes left by his brother for History and Geography. They came from Kagumo High school and I relied on them. I came top of that class in both subjects and in the school, being the only two people to join University. Up to now I think I may not have joined any ones University if I studied in Central. I had flopped in Form Four and had a weak second division with only 4 subjects passed to enable me join form 5. The environment made me pass but the support I got from folks especially the Luo friends in particular the fellow who sacrificed his weekend to get me notes in Kaksingiri. I think that also prepared me for getting friends and being at home with people from all corners of the country. At the university many were only comfortable with own tribesmen and you could tell who had come from a school where people mixed with fellows from different parts of the country.

Yes, we should not encourage in-breeding and we should be made to "mix" and be taught by national teachers and lives with Kenyans not own tribesmen.

Kuria

On Sun, Jul 11, 2010 at 3:50 PM, JOSEPH NYONGESA <josefnyongesa@gmail.com> wrote:
Tim, l respect you but before you group people as tribalists and
credit KEMU Administration as having got jobs as individual, ask
yourself if the campus is after national reflection or not. Whether
you like or not very competent kenyans or outside will fear when they
browse to check the administration. On line of culture and language
accent a person from such tribally constituted institutions will never
accept nor appreciate others with positive mind of change. Imagine l
being a luhya, taught by luhya teacher from pre-unit to campus within
my community(including communication and food). Is there any day l
will differentiate between P for papa and B for brother or baba? Is
there any day l will appreciate other kind of food other than ugali?
Same to culture.

When vacancies were advertised in the same institution most people
from where l was were discouraged and some of were encouraging only
Mt. Kenya to send application. Imagine it was before the full list of
top management was out. I didn't know the reason behind this. May the
Methodist Church take action to reflect national pride. J.N.N.

On 7/10/10, Tim Arnold <tim472@gmail.com> wrote:
> It's the opposite u r the real tribalist not KEMU. Learn to look at
> people as individuals like yourself first then everything last. I'm
> sure they all got their post as individuals not tribes. If u can't
> join other universities it's ur choice.
>
> Tim
>
> On 7/9/10, JOSEPH NYONGESA <josefnyongesa@gmail.com> wrote:
>> Imagine l sobbed myself after seeing these names. It seems campus is
>> for a community and an outsider whether student or staff may fear to
>> join it.
>> Any person near or from within shed more on how it is run: in local
>> language.
>>
>> Sincerely administration should do something to portray KEMU as a
>> national if not international campus by reconstituting its
>> appointment.
>> I think teachers from other community will bring cultures from other
>> communities for murume to appreciate. For example employ a gifted luo
>> or luhya lecture to make murume enter entertainment scenes(singing).
>> J.N.N
>>
>> On 7/9/10, Malcolm Boy Oteh <malcolmboy@gmail.com> wrote:
>>> Walalahoi I just checked the admin of Kemu and you can all make judgement
>>> of
>>> yourself but to me this should not be encouraged in this country. Here is
>>> the list: -
>>>
>>> Rev. Dr. Stephen Kanyaru M'Impwii
>>> Chancellor (Chair)Rev. Isaya Deye
>>>  Mrs. Hellen Mung'athia  Mr. Tutus K Ibui Mr. Reuben Marambii
>>>   Mr. Gitonga K Muriuki
>>>   Dr. Sheila Ryanga
>>>   Dr. Richard Bagine
>>>  Dr. Glady's Mwiti
>>>  Dr. Jesse Kamau
>>>   Prof. Afred Mutema
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> *Members of the University Council*
>>> Rev. Dr. Stephen Kanyaru M'ImpwiiChancellor (Chair)Rev. Bishop Daniel
>>> Mutea
>>> Inoti
>>>  Prof. Elias Njoka
>>>   Dr. Peter Ngatia
>>>  Hon. Dr. Linah Chebii Kilimo
>>>   Mr. Brighton Ochieng' Dr. Jotham Micheni
>>>   Mr. Reuben Marambii  Mrs. Dorothy Kamwilu Prof. Afred Mutema

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