T H E D AY S TA R U N I V E R S I T Y W E E K LY
January 2017 / ISSUE 03
CHE holds Quality Audit
Team Leader of the CUE delegation to Daystar University, Prof. Stephen Nyambegera addressing the Senate and Management
Board meeting held in Athi River campus
A team from the Commission for University Education (CUE) visited
Daystar University on 26th and 27th January 2017 to carry out a
Quality Audit Inspection on the University. This inspection is as a result
of a directive to CUE, from the Education CS Dr. Fred Matiang’i, to
do an audit of all universities in Kenya.
The lead reviewers included Prof. Stephen Nyambegela, Chair,
Prof Lily Njanja member and Dr. Dorcus Omukhulu CUE/member.
The team had meeting with the University senate and management
board members, a section of faculty members and students. They
also took time to scrutinize various University documents.
Prof Nyambegela said the purpose of the inspection was to
safeguard the quality of university education in Kenya. He admitted
that the implications of this exercise would have an impact on
university admissions.
The Vice-chancellor, Dr. Timothy Wachira did a presentation
outlining the University background, student enrolment, admission
criteria, integrity of examinations certification process, among
others. He revealed that the University plans to review it academic
programmes to be at per with the industry. He further commended the
CUE team for their respectful exercise and appreciated the members
of management board and senate for their patience throughout the
discussions.
On Friday the CUE team presented the preliminary report to the
management board, which indicated that the University is doing
well in adhering to the CUE’s minimum guidelines. Specifically, Prof
Nyambegela said the University is doing extremely well in student
enrolment, integrity of exams, student progress and graduation
procedure among others. But as is expected of any normal institution,
there is still room for improvement.
The inspections are going on, concurrently, in all universities
with various teams of experts assigned to different universities across
Kenya.
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Daystar Dons to Research in Rwanda
L-R - Dr. Bor, Sr. Prof. Lando, Nashan Ligon and Prof. Bowen after discussions on the partnership for research in Rwanda
On Tuesday 17th January 2017 Dr. Dina Borzekowski and Ms.
Nisha Ligon visited Daystar University to discuss a partnership
between Daystar University and Ubongo Kids to carry out
research in Rwanda, focusing on the effects of media on children
in Rwanda.
Nisha Ligon is a co-founder of Ubongo Kids, a social
enterprise that creates interactive edutainment for kids in Africa.
Ubongo Kids, which is located in Dar es Salaam has been in
existence for three years. One of their best-selling edutainment
products is ‘Akili and Me’, an African educational cartoon airing
in Tanzania on TBCI, and in Kenya on Citizen TV on Saturdays
at 9:00am and NTV on Saturdays at 10:00am. They have also
partnered with Citizen TV to add Kikuyu and Luo versions of ‘Akili
and Me’, a cartoon which currently airs in English, in Kenya and
Swahili in Tanzania. The aim of Ubongo Kids is to encourage
children to learn.
Dr. Dina Borzekowski, who mostly goes by the name Dr. B.,
is a research Professor from the University of Maryland, School of
Public Health, Department of Behavioral and Community Health.
She has carried out research on the impact of media throughout
the world.
For this current research project, Sr. Prof. A. L. Lando, Prof.
Michael Bowen and Prof. Mike Kuria of Daystar University
are partnering with Dr. Dina Borzekowski, Ubongo Kids, and
Dr. Everiste Karangwa of the University of Rwanda to carry
out research, which will provide information that will guide
the expansion of ‘Akili and Me’ to Rwanda, as the enterprise
continues to grow. Out of this research, the team plans to publish
a paper on the effect of edutainment on literacy of children,
focusing on Rwanda.
Ubongo Kids has also produced a digital platform with apps
created to teach the kids alphabets, math and other simple literacy
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DU Signs MOU with Netfund
Daystar University has signed a Memorandum of
Understanding (MOU) with National Environment Trust Fund
(NETFUND). The MOU which was signed on 12th January
2017 will focus on incubation of small and medium businesses,
which are environmental friendly. The two partners will be
involved in the selection, training and coaching of incubates and
the monitoring and evaluation of the businesses. The National
Environment Trust Fund, Green Innovations Award (NETFUND
GIA) identifies, recognizes, rewards and nurtures innovative
projects and ideas in environmental management.
About 30 projects out of over 10,000 who had applied
to take part in the NETFUND GIA were selected to take part
in the training. The beneficiaries applied for the opportunity,
went through shortlisting, followed by rigorous interviews, after
which the selection of successful projects was done. Some of
the projects which will go through the training include Green
Biofuel from Water Hyacinth (Mudheiro Mixed Secondary)
from Siaya County, Banana Fibre Production and Marketing
(ICOSEED) Kirinyaga County, Bones and Value Chains Isiolo
County, Heri Tosheka Woven Treasures, Wote, Makueni County
and Production of Black Solder Flies Larvae for livestock feeds,
Migori County among many others. The projects usually present
their businesses to investors who select some of them for funding
or partnerships
The School of Business and Economics will be in-charge
of the trainings that will take place in a span of 10 years. The
training will focus on financial management, marketing, public
relations, communication skills, negotiation, export and import
as well as coaching.
Representing Daystar University was the Vice-chancellor
Dr. Timothy Wachira while NETFUD on the other hand was
represented by the CEO Ms Catherine Ndegwa. Dr. Samuel
Murithi is the coordinator on the side of Daystar and Andrew
Machora for NETFUND.
The NETFUND also hosts the Annual Green Innovations
Awards (NETFUND GIA) that seeks to instill a culture of selfregulation in environmental management in Kenya.
This is phase 2 of the process. Phase one which came to
completion in 2015, begun in 2014.
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Dlpdi Kickoffs Ex-Canditates
Program
Daystar Leadership and Professional Development Institute (DLPDI)
team, led by the Director, Prof. Abraham Waithima launched the first
cohort of ex-candidates program on 9th January 2017 at CITAM
Ngong with 56 participants. The second and third cohorts of excandidates program dubbed Destiny and Pathway were launched
on 16th and 17th January 2017 at Daystar and CITAM Karen
respectively. While Destiny is a Daystar program, Pathway is a
partnership between Daystar University and CITAM Karen. Destiny
attracted 86 participants while Pathway got a total of 54 participants.
program. Using the story of Joseph in Genesis 39, he advised them
to emulate Joseph who feared God, was responsible, had good
morals and never lost hope.
Rev. Dr. Karita Mbagara, Senior Pastor Citam Karen on his part
while launching the Pathway program encouraged the participants
to stay focused and to fully maximize every opportunity that they will
encounter at Daystar University. The two programs are scheduled to
run for three months, during which participants will be equipped with
life skills and ICT competencies.
Speaking at the Destiny launch, the University Assistant Chaplain
Rev. Joshua Musili congratulated the ex-candidates for joining the
Dr. Rev. Karita Mbagara speaking during the Pathway launch at CITAM Karen
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DCF Hosts Alumni for Student Talk
The Alumni Panel L-R - Sharon Ngugi (DCF Secretary), Rev. Tom Otieno, Madam Florence Wamai, Rev. Cyprian Obera and
David Mbithi (DCF Mission Coordinator)
Daystar Christian Fellowship on Wednesday January 25, 2017
hosted three alumni in the Valley Road Campus auditorium for the
Alumni Panel. The invited alumni were Rev. Tom Otieno, Mrs. Florence
Wamai and Rev. Cyprian Yobera. The three who graduated in 2001,
1996 and 1995 respectively have made names for themselves in the
job market and are thriving in their professions. Rev. Otieno, a Senior
Pastor at Lavington United Church, Mrs. Wamai is a Communications
Coordinator of Africa at World Global Alliance and Rev. Yobera is a
part-time worship pastor at Daystar University.
is the values one holds concerning sex and self-governance. He
emphasized that one should not die alone with past sexual sin and
advised that it is always good to have a mentor or an accountability
group where people can share experiences and encourage one
another towards sexual purity. “Sexual sin is not a new thing; it
has been there since time immemorial therefore, if one has already
engaged in sex it is possible to stay pure from now. One should just
have a repentant heart, surround oneself with good company and
have a mentor or group that you are accountable to” he said.
In an interactive session, among the questions posed to them were
their understanding of Daystar’s Vision and Mission, how they has
helped them in their social, career and family lives and how they have
applied the Daystar Vision and Mission in their lives? Their responses
were mostly aligned to Daystar’s core values, centering on servant
leadership, excellence and transformation. The three confessed that
they have all lived out their lives as servant leaders.
As the discussion came to a close at 5:20pm, the take home
points were:
The alumni also touched briefly on the January semester’s theme:
Sexual Purity. Rev. Tom Otieno highlighted on sexual formation; that
• Sex is always a game changer in a relationship-A relationship
• Relationships are meant for men and women not boys and
girls.
• One gets into a relationship when they are ready for
commitment.
will always be distorted when sex is involved.
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Valentine Fundraising Dinner
for Needy Students
Daystar University (DU), Daystar University Parents’
Association (DUPA), Daystar Alumni (DUAA) and Daystar
students (DUSA) joyfully invite you to a Valentine Fundraising
Dinner on Saturday 11th February at the Nairobi Club,
starting 6.00 p.m. The proceeds will be used to help needy
students complete their studies. The theme of the dinner is:
Support a needy student this Valentine!
Valentines
Dinner Invitation
Currently, we have a student body of over 5000 students.
Out of these 700 are needy. Some are orphans and others
from various challenged backgrounds. Without help they
may drop out of university or take a long time to graduate.
The University gives financial support to many but the need
is always greater than the resources.
Dinner Cost:
• Kshs. 2,500 per head OR Kshs. 4,500 per
couple
• Kshs. 1,700 per student with student ID
Tickets can be purchased earlier from the Corporate
Affairs Office, Daystar Nairobi Campus and
Athi River Campus.
In case you are not able to attend the dinner, you can
make direct payment to MPESA Account 209800
Share your
Love
To confirm your attendance, kindly call 0722 246 257.
With
Love
LIBRARY UPDATES
New Books Available in the Library
Toward the African Revolution (Fanon, Frantz) New Edition
by Frantz Fanon (Author), Haakon Chevalier (Translator), Francois Maspero
(Introduction)
This powerful collection of articles, essays, and letters spans the period between Black Skin, White
Masks (1952) and The Wretched of the Earth (1961), Fanon’s landmark manifesto on the psychology
of the colonized and the means of empowerment necessary for their liberation. These pieces display the
genesis of some of Fanon’s greatest ideas — ideas that became so vital to the leaders of the American
civil rights movement.
Debating Governance: Authority, Steering, and Democracy 1st Edition
by Jon Pierre (Editor)
Leading scholars in the field of governance examine the effectiveness of the different non-institutional
strategies at the disposal of modern governments in tackling issues of urban decline, public
administrations, governmental regionalization, budget deficits, and global economics.
Gateways to Psychology: An Introduction to Mind & Behavior. by Dennis Coon,
John Mitterer International ed of 13th Revised ed Edition by Dennis Coon.
Co-written by an author who garners more accolades and rave reviews from instructors and students
with each succeeding edition, gateways to psychology: an introduction to mind and behavior, 13e,
International Edition attracts and holds the attention of even difficult-to-reach students. The Thirteenth
Edition’s hallmark continues to be its pioneering integration of the proven-effective SQ4R learning
system (Survey, Question, Read, Reflect, Review, Recite), which promotes critical thinking as it guides
students step-by-step to an understanding of psychology’s broad concepts and diversity of topics.
Throughout every chapter, these active learning tools, together with the book’s example-laced writing
style, discussions of positive psychology, cutting-edge coverage of the field’s new research findings, and
excellent media resources, ensure that users find the study of psychology fascinating, relevant, and above
all, accessible.
Public Speaking: Strategies for Success (8th Edition) 8th Edition
by David Zarefsky.
Public Speaking: Strategies for Success gives readers the tools they need to think critically, plan
strategically, and speak effectively. By thinking analytically, organizing ideas, doing sound research,
and properly assessing their audiences, readers learn how to successfully inform and persuade. In the
process, they build necessary skills for many other areas of life.
The Eighth Edition builds on the idea that public speaking is a strategic practice. It allows readers to
recognize that public speaking is an art dictated by the dynamics of an audience. By learning a set
of norms and expectations and strategizing how to plan for any situation, readers are better able to
achieve their public speaking goals. Students learn to prepare for any public speaking situation by
assessing different strategies and developing habits of analysis and memory through examples, activities
and sample speeches. Emphasis on underlying theory throughout helps readers understand how certain
speakers and their audiences engage one another.
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Weekly Inspiration
“The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing “
- Walt Disney -
Chapel Diary
,
SEMESTER THEME:
If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just and will forgive us our
sins and purify us from all unrighteousness (1 John 1:9)
SPECIAL NOTICE: WEEK of Voluntary Prayer & Fasting (Monday, January 30 - Friday, February 3, 2017)
Athi River Campus (ARC)
Valley Road Campus (VRC)
Tuesday January 31, 2017
Tuesday, January 31, 2017
Sexual Harassment
Topic: SexAggerated
Speaker: Dr. Wandia Njoya
Speaker: Rev. Ken Aringo
Thursday February 2, 2017
Topic: The New Normal {Prayer Day}
Speaker: Rev Richard Chogo
Sunday February 5, 2017
Topic: Rising After Falling
Speaker: Mr. Paul Kihiro
Thursday, February 2, 2017
Topic: The New Normal {Prayer Day}
Speaker: Rev. Nick Korir
Friday, February 3, 2017
Topic: The New Normal {Prayer Day}
Speaker: Rev. Tom Otieno
BEREAVEMENT
APPRECIATION
Serah Mungai, a Masters student pursuing Child Development
From Charity M. Kironcho (Library Department)
is bereaved. Serah lost her sister Rehab Wanja Mungai on
Dear Daystar Community,
Monday 16th January 2017 by a stray bullet in Gachie.
Burial took place on Tuesday 24th January, 2017.
Greetings in Jesus name. I and the entire Rwito family wish
to express our sincere gratitude & appreciation to Daystar
community for your prayers, words of comfort, encouragement
John Maina Gachoki , Applied Computer Science student lost
and generous support accorded to us during the demise of
his father Edward Gachoki on Thursday 19th Jan, 2017 while
our son and brother Zakayo. We feel humbled and blessed by
undergoing dialysis at Outspan Hospital in Nyeri. The burial
your presence, love and warn fellowship. It is my prayer that
for John Maina’s father was on 25th Jan, 2017 at his home
in Kianyaga town in Kirinyanga County. John Maina can be
reached through his no: 0715 164 966
the Lord of all seasons, the giver and the provider who sees in
secret shall touch and bless in a special way each of us and
everything that concerns us and our families.
He himself shall cause men and women to stand by us in times
Please pray for the bereaved families during this difficult time
of need. Blessed be his name forever.
of loss.
Thank you family