January 2017 / ISSUE 03 CHE holds Quality Audit 03 2017.pdfJanuary 2017 / ISSUE 03 THE DAYSTAR UNIVERSITY WEEKLY A team from the Commission for University Education (CUE) visited Daystar

January 2017 / ISSUE 03

THE DAYSTAR UN IVERS I TY WEEK LY

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.

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

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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

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

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Daystar Dons to Research in Rwanda

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,

DU Signs MOU with Netfund

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 self-regulation 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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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 ex-candidates 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.

Speaking at the Destiny launch, the University Assistant Chaplain Rev. Joshua Musili congratulated the ex-candidates for joining the

DLpDI Kickoffs Ex-Canditates program

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.

Dr. Rev. Karita Mbagara speaking during the Pathway launch at CITAM Karen

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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.

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.

The alumni also touched briefly on the January semester’s theme: Sexual Purity. Rev. Tom Otieno highlighted on sexual formation; that

DCF Hosts Alumni for Student Talk

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.

As the discussion came to a close at 5:20pm, the take home points were:

• Relationships are meant for men and women not boys and girls.

• One gets into a relationship when they are ready for commitment.

• Sex is always a game changer in a relationship-A relationship will always be distorted when sex is involved.

The Alumni Panel L-R - Sharon Ngugi (DCF Secretary), Rev. Tom Otieno, Madam Florence Wamai, Rev. Cyprian Obera and David Mbithi (DCF Mission Coordinator)

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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!

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

To confirm your attendance, kindly call 0722 246 257.

Valentine Fundraising Dinner for Needy Students

Valentine Fundraising Dinner for Needy Students

Toward the African Revolution (Fanon, Frantz) New Editionby 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 Editionby 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 Editionby 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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“The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing “

- Walt Disney -

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)Chapel Diary

Weekly Inspiration

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Athi River Campus (ARC)

Tuesday January 31, 2017

Sexual Harassment

Speaker: Dr. Wandia Njoya

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

Valley Road Campus (VRC)

Tuesday, January 31, 2017 Topic: SexAggerated

Speaker: Rev. Ken Aringo

Thursday, February 2, 2017Topic: The New Normal {prayer Day}

Speaker: Rev. Nick Korir

Friday, February 3, 2017Topic: The New Normal {prayer Day}

Speaker: Rev. Tom Otieno

Serah Mungai, a Masters student pursuing Child Development

is bereaved. Serah lost her sister Rehab Wanja Mungai on

Monday 16th January 2017 by a stray bullet in Gachie.

Burial took place on Tuesday 24th January, 2017.

John Maina Gachoki , Applied Computer Science student lost

his father Edward Gachoki on Thursday 19th Jan, 2017 while

undergoing dialysis at Outspan Hospital in Nyeri. The burial

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

please pray for the bereaved families during this difficult time

of loss.

BEREAVEMENT

SpECIAL NOTICE: WEEK of Voluntary prayer & Fasting (Monday, January 30 - Friday, February 3, 2017)

From Charity M. Kironcho (Library Department)Dear Daystar Community,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 and generous support accorded to us during the demise of our son and brother Zakayo. We feel humbled and blessed by your presence, love and warn fellowship. It is my prayer that 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 of need. Blessed be his name forever.Thank you family

AppRECIATION

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