MARCH 2016 / ISSUE 10

THE DAYSTAR UN IVERS I TY WEEK LY

The University’s Executive members hosted a farewell dinner in honor of the outgoing Chancellor and Council Chair, Dr. Florence Muli-Musiime on Saturday March 12, 2016 at the Best Western Hotel in Hurlingham, Nairobi.

The event started off with an entertaining performance by

Afrizo after which the Vice-chancellor, Dr. Timothy Wachira

welcomed and introduced the guests. In his speech, the

incoming Council Chair Prof. George Krhoda saluted Dr. Muli-

Musiime for the 11 years of selfless, dedicated service and

applauded her first, for being the first ever lady Chancellor in the

country and secondly, for keeping with the slogan “A University

with a Difference,” by the way she led and maintained a

peaceful period within the university. He further appreciated

her leadership skills and work. He went on to add that though

this was a farewell dinner to acknowledge her effort, she would

not leave office until someone successfully succeeds her. In

reference to Daystar’s Vision and Mission, Prof Krhoda went

on to say, “…Florence has relied on the foundations of the

Lord in continuing the construction of Daystar University.” In

this respect he acknowledged the contributions of the University

Co- founders, Dr. Don and Mrs. Faye Smith, the first Vice-

chancellor Prof. Stephen Talitawala, Daystar Company Chair,

Dr. Macmillan Kiiru and all other members who went ahead of

him in forming the basis of Daystar University.

He further praised Dr. Muli-Musiime on the accomplishments

during her tenure, giving an example of how she streamlined

the leadership structure and clarified the roles of the board

Chancellor’s Farewell Dinner

The outgoing Chair of Council, Dr. Florence Muli-Musiime (left) presents the documents of office to the incoming Chair, Prof. George Krodha at her farewell ceremony.

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and Daystar US, as well as the financial management of the

University. “She did all this to deflect conflict and bring harmony

to the executive running of the university,” he noted.

On her part Dr. Florence Muli-Musiime thanked everyone for

their valiant support during her tenure. “It was not easy; there

were times of tension and turbulence, but we worked together as

one team,” she said. On matters of transition, she encouraged

Prof. Krhoda by advising him on the virtues of being strong and

resilient. She informed him that there are tough times ahead

which will need tough decisions; decisions that will require him

to be firm, and to impart justice that must be emitted with mercy.

This, she added must be done for a common purpose. She

ended by saying she can never forget Daystar, first, because

it has become her family and secondly because her daughters

are alumni, and for this, she will always be indebted to Daystar

University.

In closing, a few members were called upon to give their

comments. Ms. Hephzibah Beulah, Company Member and

Daystar alumnus, related the events of the day to a mother, Dr.

Muli-Musiime handing over to her son, Dr. Krhoda and termed this

as a new birth, full of hope and promise. A Company member,

Dr. James Karau expounded on the servant leadership qualities

shown by Dr. Muli-Musiime coupled with her efforts of keeping

her family intact throughout the tough times. He expressed his

utter amazement at the fact that Dr. Muli-Musiime gave all her

allowances to the kitty for furthering the education of the needy

students, and termed it as, “ultimate servant leadership.”

Dr. Jotham Musiime, husband to Florence shared on the

challenges they faced especially 11 years ago when he was

not sure if she should take up the position of the Chancellor. After

long deliberations and prayer, they accepted the challenge.

Today as they look back, they are grateful to God for seeing

them through the journey.

Prof Kinoti, Company Member, finalized the proceedings

with words of wisdom and prayers, followed by Mrs. Wairimu

Nyoike, Company Member and Dr. Kiiru, both of who put forth

requests to the Good Lord to show favor to Prof. Krhoda and

bless Dr. Florence Muli-Musiime.

Daystar co-founder Dr. Don Smith bids farewell to Dr. Muli- Musimme

Cultures Share Diversity

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It was a fun-filled Culture Week 2016 in Athi River campus as the Daystar University Students Association orchestrated a memorable festival, themed ‘Sharing Diversity”

The Culture Week, held from March 14th to the 17th of

March, was marked with a colourful display of themed dress

codes, ranging from, sporty, grunge, professional to school

uniform.

The theme, Sharing Diversity explained the unique twist of this

year’s event. Unlike previous culture week events, the different

cultures present at Daystar, were merged and each group had

to showcase how they can interact well notwithstanding their

diversities. For instance, the Maasai community was merged

with the Samburu, the Agikuyu with those from Malawii, the

Luhya blended in with individulas from the United States of

Representatives of the Akamba, Burundi and Rwandese communities present traditional foods to be judgesd by Judge Andrew Charles, the Managing Director of Ndege Tausi Grills.

America while the Kamba shared their rich heritage with the

Rwandese and Burundians. In addition, the Kalenjin and the

Meru were no strangers in their ‘Fast and Furious’ interaction,

the Luo community was merged with the Southern Sudan

heritage, Nigerians with Democratic Republic of Congo, not

forgetting the Coastal community who corporated with those

from Tanzania.

The week culminated on the Friday night with a Gala Night

which inclluded a varied display of culinary delights, held at

the Amphitheater. Several performances from the different

cultural blendings competed for top position. Invited judges in

attendance at the gala were; Mr. Alvin Mokaya, the Head of

Corporate Communications, Diamond Trust Bank, Mr. Jimmy

Nzivo of Nation Media Group, Yvonne Alfreda of the Alfeiva

Arts Magazine and Mr. Andrew Charles, Managing Director

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of Ndege Tausi Grills. Others included Head of

Language and Performing Arts department Dr.

Wandia Njoya, her husband Mr. Chris Lymo.

and Mr. John Abik of Library department.

The judges ranked the different communities

based on originality, costumes, audience

feedback, stage perfomance and presentation.

Nigeria, DRC, Rwnadese and Burundians,

and the Kamba ccmmunity, scooped position

3, while Malawians coupled with the Kikuyu

came in second position. The Luo and Southern

Sudanese combination clinched the first position,

taking home the grand prize of a goat.

In his vote of thanks speech, DUSA Athi

River Chair, John Brian Oyaro expounded on

the week’s theme. “ In Africa our diversity is not

an excuse for us to appreciate our ethnicity but

our unity,” he stressed. “When unified, we can

achieve much in this world,” he concluded.

Top: The Luhya and USA blend making an exceptional perfomance on stage.Below: Nigerians and DRC giving their all in an enaction of cultural intergration.

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The Department of Science & Engineering in the School of Science, Engineering & Health, wishes to acknowledge and thank Bethel University and specifically Prof. Dick Peterson for the gift of two optics laboratory kits.

Dr. Martha Kiarie, Dean of SSEH, added that these kits

will go a long way in improving the teaching of Physics in

Daystar University. The kits will allow students to carry out over

20 laboratory experiments demonstrating the basic principles

of optics. They contain a light source, various lenses, prisms,

mirrors, polarizers, and other optical components along with

an “optical bench” that allows precise location of optical

elements, and measuring the distances between them.

Thank YOU! to Bethel University

In apprecition, Dr. Kiarie specifically mentioned Dick

Crombie for the gift, describing it as “...a very significant

addition to our laboratory equipment in physics”.

In addition she said that Daystar University would like to

acknowledge and appreciate the fact that our visitors from

Bethel University, including Prof. Jeff Port who visited Daystar

in January 2015, always bring some science equipment with

them to equip our labs, whenever they happen to visit. “We

are very grateful for this contribution and may this friendship

continue to grow with time.” she concluded,

Students in the department of Science & Engineering trying out one of the new kits donated to the School of Science, Engineering & Health by Bethuel University

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MCWA Awards 3rd Scholarship

studies due to lack of school fees. That’s the reason we formed

this association,” revealed Sr. Prof. A.L. Lando, assistant HoD

in the Communication Department. She was grateful to God

who has enabled the students and well-wishers to support the

initiative.

“Don’t feel bad when you cannot exhaust the need of

the less fortunate, God is happy with the little you give,”

said Mr. Dickson Mwaniki, coordinator MCWA. He thanked

the members and students for their contributions towards

this noble course. He also appreciated the University Vie-

chancellor, Dr. Timothy Wachira for his continued support to

the Association.

One recipient, Ms. Edin Torrel was very grateful for the

scholarship. She gave a touching story of her fears of dropping

out of the M.A. program due to financial challenges. Enid,

who is currently not in session, was initially supported by a

guardian who is now unable to continue paying her fees.

She expressed her excitement that with this support, she will

be able to register for the coming semester.

Master Communicators’ Welfare Association (MCWA) awarded scholarships to needy M.A. Communication students at Daystar Nairobi campus on 14th March 2016.

MCWA is a welfare group founded in March 2013 by

an M.A. Communication class, under the leadership of its

patron Sr. Prof A. L. Lando. The aim of the welfare is to raise

funds to support financially challenged MA Communication

students.

The guest of honor, Mr. Andrew Francis Balondemu, who

is also a M.A. Communication student, lauded the brains

behind the initiative saying that when we give to others

we imitate God who gives in abundance. He urged those

present to continue supporting the association even after they

have completed their studies.

“’Little is much when humanity cooperates with God,’ this

is our motto and we believe in it. It pains when I witness

a number of well-behaved, hardworking students constantly

missing out on the end of semester exams or dropping out of

Ms. Enid Tororei proudly displays her scholarship. On her left is Prof. Sis. Lando and flanking her on the right is chief guest Mr. Andrew Balondemu, and MCWA coordinator Mr. Dickson Mwaniki

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Men on the MOVE

The Daystar Compassion and Care Center (DCCC) held its highly anticipated men’s only event, Men of Valor and Excellence on March 12, 2016.

The event, the first of its kind centered on men ‘s issues,

was held at the ICT Theater in the Athi River campus. Turn

out was impressive with good representationst from both

campuses. Dubbed MOVE, the 2 part sessions were livened

with great discussions and engagement from the participants.

Great speakers including, Dr. Chip Kingsbury, Mr. Chris Lyimo,

A section of the men on the M.O.V.E., confident and ready for valor and excellence.

Dr. Mutuma, Mr. Maina Chege (alumnus) and Mr. Jon Willis,

tackled different aspects that make a man be of valor and

excellence. Moderating the event was Mr. Alex Mutuko also

a Daystar alumnus.

Dr. Kingsbury talked of the four categories of men; the

wicked; the bad; the good and the excellent. He challenged

the audience to strive to be in the excellent category.

The event served as the culmination of the DCCC Health

Awareness Week that took place on March 7-11, 2016.

The Department of Science & Engineering has invited Engineer Philip Gichuki, Managing Director, Nairobi Water & Sewerage Company,

to a talk on Water access, distribution and challenges in Nairobi County. The talk will be held on Tuesday 22nd March in Athi River campus from 3.30pm to 4.45pm. The Daystar University community inclusive of staff, faculty and students are invited to attend.

Come learn more about water issues.Venue to be communicated later.

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E- RESOURCES AVAILABLE FOR THE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS & ECONOMICS

The library subscribes to various e-resources databases with strengths in different subject areas. One of the e-books databases that have a very wide coverage of Business and Economics disciplines is ebrary which can be accessed through the link below:http://site.ebrary.com/lib/daystar/home.action

Sample titles in the area of Management

Advising Upwards, 2016, by Bourne, Lynda

Subject: Organizational behavior, Organizational effectiveness, corporate governance.

Transforming Government and Public Services (2016)

by Jenner, Stephen Subject:Public administration. Management.Project management

The Laws of the Knowledge Workplace (2016) by Jemielniak, Dariusz

Subject: Knowledge workers. Work environment. Facility management. Management. Burn out (Psychology)

Trust in Virtual Teams (2016) by Wise, Thomas P.

Subject: Virtual work teams. Virtual work teams -- Management. Teams in the workplace. Trust.

Transformation Management (2016) by Lessem

Subjects: Management -- Social aspects. Social responsibility of business. Industrial organization -- Social aspects. Organizational sociology.

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“The best way to not feel hopeless is to get up and do something. Don’t wait for good things to happen to you. If you go out and make

some good things happen, you will fill the world with hope, you will fill yourself with hope.”

— Barack Obama —

SEMESTER THEME: “THE POWER OF TRUTH “.. Teaching, Rebuking, Correcting, Training,Equipping...” 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Chapel Diary

Weekly Inspiration

Athi River Campus

Date: 22nd March 2016 Easter Hymns Chapel “A Good God on a Bad Day” by Dr. Wandia Njoya

Date: 24th March 2016 Small Group Bible Study

Sunday Service

Date: 27th March 2016Speaker: Ms. Grace WacekeTopic: “Turning Back Isn’t the Way Forward”

Nairobi Campus

Date: 22nd March 2016 “Rude, Crude, Dude in the Nude” by Pastor Allan Muchiri

Date: 24th March 2016 Small Group Bible Study

Evening Service

Date: 25th March 2016 “Rude, Crude, Dude in the Nude” RECESS – No Chapel

Theology for Ministry Program3rd module on “Hermeneutics and Homiletics” begins on

Thursday the 17th, March 2016.JOIN US! and experience the great #Transformation others are confessing to.

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