THE CROSS OVER
“ For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “
plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”
Jeremiah 29:11
In life, doors open and close. They
do so unceasingly. As they open and close, events take place. Revolutions
occur, seasons come and go, human race evolves and other sundry happenings
continue ad infinitum.
Monday 11TH February 2013
came as a very memorable day for my community. It was the culmination of a metamorphic
process for this academic institution, into a fully-fledged university.
Accreditation is the noun to this epic journey.
University of Eldoret is the new
name. This is news to you! The old is gone, as we believe, and the new ushers.
The glowing faces of all attendants could tell it all. The students weathered
the sweltering heat of the afternoon to catch the speakers’ words at best. The
staff responded earnestly by being there to witness, and everyone buoyed to the
occasion. A visit by His Excellency is a blessing incognito, thus this was not
a mean feat award.
It was a transformation from dark
forces of lost glory to new shining forces of excellence and achievement; it
was a leap jump into the world of new standards and criterion; it was a cross
over from the market place of parasitism to the city of independence.
Historically and contemporarily,
university of Eldoret is credited with a record of producing some of the best
brains on the land. It is famed for churning out fully baked materials
(students) for the corporate world, whose competitiveness gives an edge in the
already saturated graduate arena. Ineptness, arrogance or high handedness least
contribute the package of its graduates. Their mettle is unmatched and the
world really needs them!
Being a science oriented institution,
a substantial number of professionals originate here – take that seriously. The
foresters are bred her, number one. The soil and seed scientists; the wildlife
managers; the teachers; actuarial scientists; engineers; agricultural officers;
nutritionists; physical fitness and biotechnology experts; and the cream of it
all, the environmentalists.
As we sing and dance the cross over,
our minds sink in deep thoughts about the hurdles that may scuttle our joy of
achieving a charter. Will new standards mean double standards for the students?
Will the flame of knowledge and innovation activate the students towards
research stardom locally, regionally and internationally or will it eclipse
their efforts and doom them into professional quacks?
I remain hopeful that all will be
well. Under the auspice of Professor Judith, the Chancellor, all will be well.
God bless U.O.E!
