STUDENT UNREST ON INCREASE

In the recent past students unrest in higher institutions of learning has escalated in alarming rates which sends chills down the spine.
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Few weeks ago, Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology was closed indefinitely and in a span of few days, Kibabii University followed suit. Masai Mara University witnessed some unrest when students were waiting for election results-thank you for having maintained peace after elections.
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At this moment, Kisii University Main campus has been closed indefinitely (a very common term in our varsities) after students went on rampage.
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Each of the above universities has their own reasons for causing mayhem and disrupting tranquility in the institutions. The issues range from increase in school fees and failure to release exam results in time.
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In most of cases, a finger is being pointed to the administration for not acting on student's grievances and turning a deaf ear on their calls for dialogue.
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As a university student, one should carry themselves with decorum and use formal means of communication to air grievances if need be. Some students have gone a notch higher by destroying university property and burning down property of local traders around the varsities. This should be condemned with the strongest terms possible.
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On the other hand, the administration should involve student leaders when making some decisions to avoid misunderstanding which is always a prerequisite to protests. Dialogue should be embraced to solve these issues amicably.
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Strikes have gone to an extent of loss of lives and scores injured following a ping pong and standoff between police and students. In addition, police officers should cease from using live bullets
because stray bullets have caused injuries and deaths.
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Therefore, let us maintain peace and tranquility in our colleges. Meanwhile, I thank Maseno University for having conducted free, fair and peaceful elections. The other universities can borrow a
leaf from you.
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