Recent research done on the competence of graduates from public and
private university have given those from private universities a due
advantage in the job market. The research may have some weight in it but
I fail to understand whether it is true across all the courses. This
makes me wonder how those who got high grades in KCSE get to be outdone
by those who got average grades. If the research is something to believe
then there is something wrong somewhere or some people have failed to
undertake their responsibilities. Is it not true that public
universities have the best brains from all over the country? Could it be
that these good brains are being wasted in public universities? Many
reasons have been given for the deteriorating standards in public
universities. Less commitment by both lecturers and students,
insufficient academic facilities among others. Does this apply to all
courses? Generalising that students from public universities are less
competent as compared to those from private universities could be
propagating a lie. Many recent graduates from public universities have
been doing well in their jobs. Does the research put them into
consideration?
Lets take a look at the recent media probe on those doctors who have
put the lives of Kenyans at a risk. If somebody could tell me whether
they did medicine in public or private universities then probably we
could have a clear picture of the reality. I have no doubts where the
fake doctors did their degrees but has anybody come out to condemn the
institutions where that natured them? Some will say it is unethical to
do so. Does that mean that putting the lives of Kenyans at risk is
ethical? The painful truth is that universities are admitting students
for courses that are beyond their academic abilities. We all appreciate
that private universities offer those who were unable to obtain JAB cut
off points but offering them courses that are beyond their academic
ability. Though it may be sceptical but I fail to understand how one who
can deal with complex biology in medicine when the simple secondary
school biology was a problem understanding. Could it be logical for one
to comfortably tackle the complex physics in an Engineering course when
the simple physics in high school was an uphill task? The instances of
collapsing buildings under construction supervised by incompetent
Engineersand loss of lives in the hands of these incompetent doctor is a
clear evidence of the effects of undertaking degree courses beyond
one’s academic ability.
Though every student in a public university would agree that there is
great need for changes and improvements in those institutions,
generalising that students from private universities are more competent
as compared to their counterparts from public universities holds little
water especially in some courses.
Recent research done on the competence of graduates from public and
private university have given those from private universities a due
advantage in the job market. The research may have some weight in it but
I fail to understand whether it is true across all the courses. This
makes me wonder how those who got high grades in KCSE get to be outdone
by those who got average grades. If the research is something to believe
then there is something wrong somewhere or some people have failed to
undertake their responsibilities. Is it not true that public
universities have the best brains from all over the country? Could it be
that these good brains are being wasted in public universities? Many
reasons have been given for the deteriorating standards in public
universities. Less commitment by both lecturers and students,
insufficient academic facilities among others. Does this apply to all
courses? Generalising that students from public universities are less
competent as compared to those from private universities could be
propagating a lie. Many recent graduates from public universities have
been doing well in their jobs. Does the research put them into
consideration?
Lets take a look at the recent media probe on those doctors who have
put the lives of Kenyans at a risk. If somebody could tell me whether
they did medicine in public or private universities then probably we
could have a clear picture of the reality. I have no doubts where the
fake doctors did their degrees but has anybody come out to condemn the
institutions where that natured them? Some will say it is unethical to
do so. Does that mean that putting the lives of Kenyans at risk is
ethical? The painful truth is that universities are admitting students
for courses that are beyond their academic abilities. We all appreciate
that private universities offer those who were unable to obtain JAB cut
off points but offering them courses that are beyond their academic
ability. Though it may be sceptical but I fail to understand how one who
can deal with complex biology in medicine when the simple secondary
school biology was a problem understanding. Could it be logical for one
to comfortably tackle the complex physics in an Engineering course when
the simple physics in high school was an uphill task? The instances of
collapsing buildings under construction supervised by incompetent
Engineersand loss of lives in the hands of these incompetent doctor is a
clear evidence of the effects of undertaking degree courses beyond
one’s academic ability.
Though every student in a public university would agree that there is
great need for changes and improvements in those institutions,
generalising that students from private universities are more competent
as compared to their counterparts from public universities holds little
water especially in some courses.
Friday, 30 August 2013
MARK MY WORDS ASPIRANTS
Wining MUSO elections is not as easy as taking a walk in kesses
falls. There is a lot that encompasses the voting process. In the past
MUSO elections it has been evident that is possible to lose ground at
the last minute of the campaign process. For the aspirants who are not
aware of the impact of cross fires on their success should re-strategize
to avoid disappointments. The cross-fires can either build one’s
chances of making it through or totally derail the efforts of winning
the support of comrades. If one wants to know how delicate the
cross-fires are, one needs to reflect back on what befell a MUSO chair
aspirant in the previous MUSO elections. This brings into play the issue
of wisdom in answering questions from comrades, careless and vague
answers will downplay one’s strength in the completion.
At this point in time is when one should totally be aware that his/her past life in this campus is a vital contributor in winning the confidence of the comrades. It would be of great wisdom to ensure that your integrity is not questionable. Students will not wish to entrust their affairs with untrustworthy leaders. The people you chose as your campaigners will also determine the support you are likely to get from the comrades. Choosing an ‘enemy of the people’ as your campaigner would be a worse political suicide for one’s political ambition.
Coming up with policies that can only be achieved in 20 years time will neither be of benefit to the comrades nor the aspirants. Such policies will only make one lose grip in the competition. Students are not interested in fallacies but achievable promises that directly touch on their current welfare.
Speaking ill of other aspirants is one killer issue that one should put into consideration because it may not bring forth pleasant results. The comrades are not interested in dog whistling politics but how one will handle their welfare. No comrade has time for a leader who is always found of shifting blames instead of taking responsibility.
Taking in mind what opinion makers in this campus say is very important. Ignoring their comments will be like treading towards a cliff with full knowledge of the pending dangers. One may not like them but their comments or views can greatly help one in strategizing or gapping the fall outs.
Endorsements based on ethnic divisions is not a guarantee of wining in the upcoming elections, it is a double edged sword that can either build one or kill the chances of winning depending on the prevailing circumstances. This is a delicate issue that aspirants need to give careful considerations so that it doesn’t work against them.
At this point in time is when one should totally be aware that his/her past life in this campus is a vital contributor in winning the confidence of the comrades. It would be of great wisdom to ensure that your integrity is not questionable. Students will not wish to entrust their affairs with untrustworthy leaders. The people you chose as your campaigners will also determine the support you are likely to get from the comrades. Choosing an ‘enemy of the people’ as your campaigner would be a worse political suicide for one’s political ambition.
Coming up with policies that can only be achieved in 20 years time will neither be of benefit to the comrades nor the aspirants. Such policies will only make one lose grip in the competition. Students are not interested in fallacies but achievable promises that directly touch on their current welfare.
Speaking ill of other aspirants is one killer issue that one should put into consideration because it may not bring forth pleasant results. The comrades are not interested in dog whistling politics but how one will handle their welfare. No comrade has time for a leader who is always found of shifting blames instead of taking responsibility.
Taking in mind what opinion makers in this campus say is very important. Ignoring their comments will be like treading towards a cliff with full knowledge of the pending dangers. One may not like them but their comments or views can greatly help one in strategizing or gapping the fall outs.
Endorsements based on ethnic divisions is not a guarantee of wining in the upcoming elections, it is a double edged sword that can either build one or kill the chances of winning depending on the prevailing circumstances. This is a delicate issue that aspirants need to give careful considerations so that it doesn’t work against them.
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