By Violet Grade.
Students at Bungoma National Polytechnic have finally found their peace after prolonged insecurities and strikes within the institution through a peaceful transition of power in students’ leadership.
This event marked a step to enhance peace and cohesion within the institution to combat the reported strikes and demonstrations that led to death and severe injuries to many students.
Speaking during the swearing-in at the institutions’ premises, the principal, Dr.Godfrey Murunga, applauded the students for their cooperation and urged them to find their lost peace.
“The peaceful swearing in of new leaders is one step in promoting peace within the institution. I am so happy for it, and this means a lot to us as an institution.” said Murunga.
The institution has reported a fewer number of administered students ever as a result of insecurity .
The dean of students Mr.Haninngton Situma put more emphasies on peace promotion to better their education.
“We are aiming at higher achievements and improvement of this institution,this will only be successful if we maintain peace and unity within us,we dont want cheos anymore.”he said.
The insecurity that is mostly experienced in the institution is brought about by a group of goons who call themselves “Airforce 1” this is according to school’s security.
Mr.Situma sounded a very big warning to the so called goons noting that whoever is participating once found will be delt with accordingly.
The president elect Dancun Fwamba, a fourth year student majoring in engineering addressed the issues of insecurity, stating that they are prepared to unite and combat anyone who opposes the institution’s development.
The newly elected leaders were:president Dancan Fwamba,vice president JohnMacrains,secretary general Billy Mung’au,finance Renson Sibubu,education Mara Spenser,health Dorene Marcy.
Sports Victor Wanyanga,male representative Stephene Dancan,female representative Ridah Mauso,PWD Collins Wafula,male T/C representative James Wafula,female T/C representative Viona Murgew.
