THE LEGACY MEDIA - MOI UNIVERSITY

Moi University Students Elect New Leaders in Peaceful Election

By Jemedari Mwanawakiume

Every institution bases some of its success on the development and incorporation of a strong leadership team that can steer it to success. For universities, the student leadership body is a critical team that stands in to represent the student’s needs and enables the institution staff and management better serve learners.

Unlike many institutions of higher learning whose elections have been marred with violence and unrest, Moi University once again proved its maturity in conducting students' elections for the academic year 2016/2017. In the hotly contested elections, a huge surprise was witnessed in the winners list, as most of the candidates were definitely favourites of students.

Following a thorough and well planned student election, the Moi University students were provided the opportunity to elect a fresh team of leaders to form the Moi University Students Organization (MUSO) and provide leadership to the growing student base.

The university selected an electoral body that structured the nomination and vetting process in a way geared to engage serious contenders who are disciplined, doing well in their studies and able to stand in for their fellow students, even as their leadership skills are developed and nurtured.

The peaceful election held at the university main campus saw the much talked Mr. Towett declared the winner and new MUSO President after garnering in excess of 2260 votes, the highest number of votes for any presidential candidate since Inception of MUSO. This ensured he is declared a winner against other candidates, Rathore and Nthiwa. Mr. Towett, a soft spoken gentleman, who is described by many as a humble and brilliant seemed to be the favourite of many, if his famous movement is anything to go by.

In other top seats Lavinna Samini was elected the Vice President, a post hotly contested too, with major opposition from Faith Muthoni, former School of Arts and Social Sciences Secretary General Mwalo Remmy Wayne managed to beat other contenders of MUSO Secretary General position while Festus Koech (Last born), who was the favourite in the race of assistant, clinched the Assistant Secretary General position.

Commenting on the election, member of the Student Electoral Body were pleased with the students’ discipline and commitment in using their democratic right to elect the leaders of their choice and championed the management for the support provided to run the successful election.

“It went very well and students were able to cast their vote leaders of their choice in a very peaceful election,”  said one student, adding,“we salute all the aspirants for running great campaigns and congratulate all the winners. We believe they will serve the student’s diligently.”

Commenting on his win, Towett expressed his gratitude to all those who elected him President and assured the students that he is up to task and will deliver on the promises he made to the MUSO fraternity during the campaign period.

Here is a full list of those who will form the MUSO:

THE 30TH MOI UNIVERSITY STUDENT GOVERNING COUNCIL (30TH SGC)

1. CHAIRPERSON - TOWETT NG'ETICH 2260 VOTES

2. VICE CHAIR LAVINA SAMINI 1407 VOTES

3. SEC GEN - REMMY
MWALO 2014 VOTES

4. ASS SEC GEN - FESTUS KOECH 1932 VOTES

5. FINANCE DIRECTOR - EUGENE MUCHAI 1767 VOTES

6. ACADEMICS DIRECTOR - GAVANA MORRIS MUREITHI 1719 VOTES

7. HEALTH DIRECTOR - FAITH CHIMOLI 1932 VOTES


8. SECURITY AND ACCOMMODATION - OKWIRI ANGATIA 1935 VOTES

9. ENTERTAINMENT DIRECTOR - DUKAKIS KIPYEGON 1540 VOTES

10. GAMES AND SPORTS DIRECTOR - ESTHER WASIKE 1764 VOTES

11. CATERING DIRECTOR - LINET BALLACH 1961 VOTES

On her part, Dean of Student Dr. Ayieko congratulated the new leaders and urged them to fully embrace their new roles and be a source of inspiration as they lead their fellow comrades.

The students, who were satisfied by the manner in which the elections were conducted, spent the better part of the Saturday morning celebrating the win for their favourite candidates after the Students Election Committee returning officer announced the results.

Indeed as the new team gets to work, the Moi University family looks forward to great leadership from MUSO and expects the best from the newly elected student leaders.

​​The Legacy Moi University Publication congratulates Moi University comrades for conducting peaceful elections​​