Students’ accommodation investors’ conference held in Kisumu
SOMU elections announced
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By John Okumu aseno University organized an open students’ accommodation investors’ conference on February 22, 2013, at Kisumu Hotel. The move was aimed at countering accommodation challenges posed by the rapid increase in student population. The Conference was also intended to provide the latest knowledge and advice on options and possibilities for providing student accommodation for the University through neighbouring communities. The conference targeted potential investors from but not limited to property investors, agents, developers, consultants, bankers, local authorities, estate managers and service providers. The move is motivated by the understanding that the University is located in an environment which has a deficit of suitable housing needs for students. The current student population stands at over 11,000 across the four campuses (Main Campus, Kisumu City Campus College, HomaBay Town Campus and eCampus) with a projected annual growth of 20%. The rapid growth of student population is attributed to the market-driven programs offered by the University that attract students nationally and internationally. The Conference was instrumental in providing prospective investors with clear guidelines for the development of student accommodation. It was also essential in giving planning officers a tool through which to assess development opportunities.?
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By Sarah Janet
he Governing Council of the Student Organization of Maseno University (SOMU) has been dissolved. The Council was dissolved on September 9, 2013 and election dates announced. In a circular to students and staff, the Dean of Students Mr Edward Olela, announced that the elections for the academic year 2013/14 office will take place on October 3 2013. The Dean called on those interested in vying for different positions to collect nomination papers from the Dean’s office from September 17, 2013 and return them on September 23, 2013 by 12.00pm. Mr Olela further said that the names of the candidates cleared to vie will be posted on notice boards. The campaign period is scheduled from September 25 to October 1 at 6pm. The polling and announcement of results for Hall Congress Persons will be on October 2, 2013 while that of the Executive and Directors of Student Governing Council will be on October 3, 2013. The election at the Kisumu City Campus College is scheduled for September 26, 2013.
Staff Promotions in January 2013
Studies After a thorough evaluation 9. Dr Moses N. Oginda - School of Business & 19. Dr John Ayieko process, the following staff Economics were promoted: - Department of Special Needs
Academic staff promoted from Lecturer to Senior Lecturer:
1. Dr Oscar Kambona - Department of ECOHIM
10. Dr Pamela Oloo - Department of Linguistics 11. Dr David Ongarora - Department of Linguistics
Education
20. Dr David Stern - Department of Pure & Applied Mathematics
21. Dr David M. Musyimi 12. Dr Benson Ojwang - Department of Botany - Department of Linguistics 2. Dr Felix Kioli - Department of Sociology & 13. Dr Charles O. Nyambuga 22. Dr Doreen Othero Anthropology - School of Public Health and - Department of Communication Community Development & Media Technology 3. Dr Susan Kilonzo - Department of Religion 23. Dr Pauline Andang’o 14. Dr Maureen Olel - School of Public Health and - Department of Education 4. Dr Loreen Maseno Management & Foundations Community Development - Department of Religion 5. Dr David Oima - School of Economics Business 15. Dr Enose Simatwa Non-teaching Staff: - Department of Education 1. Mr Richard Chepkui promoted Management & Foundations from Technologist to Chief 16. Dr Wycliff H. Odiwuor Technologist - Department of - Department of Educational & Chemistry Psychology & &
Obituary
Maseno University recently lost the following members of staff: Phanuel Arwa Saroni
- Tutorial Fellow, Botany Department - Worked in Maseno University from March 11, 2013 - Passed away on August 27, 2013
6. Dr Patrick B. Ojera - School of Business Economics 7. Dr Gideon Momanyi - School of Business Economics 8. Dr Elijah M. Siringi - School of Business Economics
Zipporah Mogire
- Secretary, Kisumu City Campus College - Worked in Maseno University from March 31, 1992 - Passed away on September 16, 2013
2. Mr Calvin Bwire promoted 17. Dr Erick Kabuka from Technologist to Network - Department of Educational Administrator - Department of Psychology ICT 18. Dr Karen N. Nyangara - Department of Education & Communication & Curriculum
Jacob Dunde
- Senior Library Assistant, College ?
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