By Fatiha Shabir (fatihashabz@gmail.com) Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday signed a law, paving the way for him to run for two more presidential terms, as well as being granted lifetime immunity from prosecution. The new amendment also outlawed same-sex marriage stating that marriage was strictly a “union of a man and a woman” and […]
By Nicholas Kweyu (nicholaskweyu99@gmail.com) On Monday, Minneapolis Chief of Police Medaria Arradondo, testified that Chauvin’s conduct in the arrest of George Floyd was not in line with training. He said that it in fact breached regulations by showing “disregard for the sanctity of life”. “Clearly when Mr. Floyd was no longer responsive and even motionless,
By: Sumaya Hussein (husseinsumaya1@gmail.com) The University Management together with the Machakos County Government has organized a Covid-19 vaccination exercise that will take place on Friday at the Athi River campus. The exercise will run from 11am and priority will be given to staff above 50 years of age. However, others interested in receiving the vaccine
By: Sumaya Hussein (husseinsumaya1@gmail.com) Marco Laboso has won the Daystar University Students Association (DUSA) elections as the Chair or President, with Monicah Gitau as his deputy. The two candidates won after receiving 33 out of the 35 electoral college votes that were casted by the congress members. Only one member did not vote. “I just
By: Sumaya Hussein (husseinsumaya1@gmail.com) Desh Care International (DCI), a student-led organization, on Saturday provided free and fresh water to locals living around Daystar University. The organization pitched a Clean Water truck in the areas of Kwa Wanubi, Sokoni and Pioneer, where people were invited to fetch water from 10am to 4pm. “You find around Daystar,
By: Nicholas Kweyu (nicholaskweyu99@gmail.com) Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin’s trial for the murder of George Floyd began on Monday. The incident which occurred in May 2020 sparked widespread protests against police brutality and racism as the white police officer was caught on video holding his knee against the neck of the black victim. Chauvin
