Competence: Public Vs Private University Graduates

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.

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.