Kisii University admits more students than other top universities in Kenya. Kenyans have been wondering why this is the reason.

There are a few reasons why Kisii University admits more KUCCPS students than even top-tier institutions like JKUAT:

1. JKUAT is a tech and engineering-heavy university, meaning most of its programs require expensive infrastructure—labs, workshops, qualified instructors, and strict student-to-equipment ratios. Kisii, on the other hand, leans more towards arts, education, and business courses, which generally require fewer resources per student. That naturally limits how many students JKUAT can admit.
2. Kisii University has gone big on marketing, especially online. In recent years, they’ve been very aggressive on social media and education platforms—something even older universities haven’t done as actively. That visibility is pulling in more applicants.
3. More vacancies = lower cut-off points. With Kisii declaring more spaces in its courses, many students with mid-range and lower cluster points get placed there automatically.
4. Also worth noting — Parliament once raised eyebrows when Kisii declared more capacity than even UoN. The probe didn’t go far, but it left people wondering whether the Commission for University Education (CUE) might have some internal bias or external influence in approving capacities. The top leadership of CUE is largely from the Kisii Community, heavily influenced by the fact that most recent CS Education came from the Kisii Community

So yes, Kisii is growing fast — maybe too fast — and that’s both an opportunity and a concern.

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has said that Raila is now irrelevant in Kenyan politics. Speaking in USA,Gachagua claimed that if Raila contests in 2027,Ruto will finish number 4 in that race.

“1 can tell you Raila Odinga brings nothing to the table. The Kambas were behind him, but they have left, the Kisiis have left, the Luhyas have left, the Masaais have left; the Luo nation has been divided in the middle, even if they are together, we will beat them 70 plus one.

If Raila decides to run, Ruto will be number four in the election, either way, he is one term, so there is no problem, do not be worried the people of Kenya have made decisions which are finalised and nothing will change, 70% of Kenyans do not want him back”

Right now,Ruto has lost support of most regions in Kenya—he is only relying on Luo and Kalenjin votes. The Luo votes are not reliable because Raila can bolt out any time.

A bad accident has just happened in Kijauri Nyansiongo involving a lorry and several cars. The lorry ,which was carrying wood,lost control and rammed into other vehicles before ploughing into people in the market. A total of 7 people died and several others were injured.

The accident occurred in an area which is notorious for accidents. In a year,3 accidents have been witnessed in Kijauri. The last one claimed lives of 3 people and it happened towards the end of 2024.

Below are some of the photos from the accident scene:

 

YOU MUST GO TO SCHOOL IN ORDER TO LEGALLY OPERATE A SEMI TRUCK  ON AMERICAN ROADS

NO EXCEPTIONS .

DURATION OF CLASSES  (3–6 weeks, 120–240 hours)

TUITION

Private schools:3,000–$10,000 for full Class A programs

Community colleges $1,000–$6,000 (often $2,500–5,000

MANDATORY FEES

* Permit/license: $50–$200

* Testing: $100–$200 (skills/road test)

* DOT physical: $50–$150;

drug screen: $30–$60;

background checks: $50–$100

STUDY MATERIALS & EQUIPMENT

* Manuals, textbooks, practice tests $30–$200

* Safety gear $100–$200

LIVING & TRANSPORTATION COSTS

* Room & board(if away from home $500–$1,500/month

* Meals: $300–$600/month;

transport$100–$300/month

ADDITIONAL CERTIFICATION

* Endorsements: HazMat $100–$150; Tanker, Doubles/Triples, Passenger $20–$50 each

FULL COURSEWORK & TRAINING MODULES

Classroom Theory

* FMCSA & ELDT-regulated content: regulations, hours-of-service

* Vehicle systems & air brake training

* Pre-trip/post-trip inspections

* Logbooks, cargo securement, documentation

* Trip planning, route choice, handling CB radios

* Defensive driving: night, mountain, skid recovery

* Safety & compliance: fatigue, wellness, enviro regs, anti-human trafficking

 

YARD & SIMULATOR TRAINING

* Pre-trip vehicle inspection

* Air-brake testing

* Backing drills: straight-line, offset, 90°, docking

* Coupling/uncoupling trailers

* Control skills: shifting (double-clutching), gear selection

BEHIND-THE-WHEEL (ON-ROAD)

* City, highway, rural, night, inclement conditions

* Emergency maneuvers, railroad crossings, mountain slopes

* Supervised driving with instructor

ENDORSEMENT PREP

* HazMat, Tanker, Doubles/Triples, Passenger modules

* Written tests + any specialized training

EXAMS & LICENSING

Written CDL knowledge test  (plus separate endorsement tests)

Skills test includes pre-trip, basic maneuvers, on-road driving

Many schools offer on-site testing using their vehicles for road test

EMPLOYMENT OUTCOMES

Job placement  80–100% at community college & carrier-affiliated programs

Starting salary $45K–$60K/year for new Class A drivers

Experienced/specialized

$60K–$100K+ annually

Companies Many offer tuition reimbursement ($3K–$7K) after hire

FUNDING & FINANCIAL AID OPTIONS

Pell Grants & WIOA/state workforce programs

Scholarships  e.g., Women in Trucking, state trucking associations

Employer sponsorships employer-funded training with contractual work commitment

Payment plans & private loans

These are the behaviours of major tribes in Uganda:

*BANYANKOLE* : They have beautiful bodies and faces, they love themselves so much, they are so united, in most cases if a rich munyankole finds a poor munyankole, he will always help them. But they are very arrogant people. They take themselves to be on top of others

*LUGBARA* : They are hardworking people, they have the most honest women, but most lugbaras are not friendly, they are short tempered people, u have to be very careful wen dealing with them, they rarely joke

*ITESO* : They like studying so much, and they are good performer in schools. They are very good at taking alcohol, no one can challenge them.

*BAGISU* : They have good looking ladies who like sex so much, to bagisu women, sex is better than food. Bagisu women respect their husbands so much. They are hardworking people. Bagisu are very energetic people. Bagisu men are very good at beating women, they like mistreating women.

*BAGANDA* : They talk too much, they like minding other people’s businesses, they dont want to be used, as in they don’t want to be under bosses, they want to be thier own bosses. They like business deals, they are sweet talkers and calculate alot when it comes to businesses, that’s why most Bagandas are conmen. They are not trustworthy people. They even fear themselves, a muganda fears a fellow muganda.

*BAKIGA* : These are intelligent people, they like being leaders. If u put bakigas in ur businesses, u will benefit alot. They are very rude and tough people, even a mukiga woman can beat a man if she’s very annoyed.

*BADAAMA/JAPADOLAS* : They like working on sites as porters and in factories. They know how to survive during hard times, coz they don’t underestimate jobs. But they are good thieves, they like stealing so much, both women and men.

*ACHOLI/ LANGI* : They are also good performers in schools. They are educated people. They are good listeners at their places of work. But they are so violate, their short tempered people, not easy to deal with.

*BASOGA* : Most of the basoga people know only one job in life, frying chapatis, they like thier language so much, they have very nice ladies who are sweet in bed, most of the basoga women are good in bed. But it’s believed that basogas take long to understand.

*BATOORO* : These are the coolest people in Uganda, they talk slow, they are so honest. They like being their own bosses, that’s why most of them are hawkers (Batembeyi)…But they like cheating so much, a mutooro can’t be satisfied with one man or woman. Batooro women are so easy to convince. (Not all of them but most of them). Batooro are like Banyankole, they also like themselves so much.

*BASAMYA* : They think that they are the wisest people in Uganda, most basamyas are good mathematicians, they are very good wen it comes to business issues. But they are difficult people, they don’t want to pay, if ur demanding a musamya ur money, he can make u suffer until u forget it or use forceful means to pay u.

*BAFUMBIRA* : There is a slite difference btn Bafumbiras and Rwandese. They have nice eyes, they mind about their business, they dont like putting their nose into other people’s business. But this is the laziest tribe in Uganda.

*SEBEYI* : They are coperative people, but they are very backwards. Is the tribe that is still backwards

*BANYORO* : These ones don’t want to be understimated. Most of them hate Bagandas so much. They can deal with any tribe but not baganda. They have a saying in their tribe that “U rather deal with a snake but not a muganda”

*BAKONJO* : They are very humble people, they are disciplined people. But most bakonjo men disrespect women yet they don’t want to disrespected. In most cases bakonjos are confused people.

NOTE ON THIS POST: PLEASE READ CAREFULLY

This content reflects informal, generalized perceptions and stereotypes gathered from a Ugandan student’s perspective. It is important to understand that these statements do not represent factual or universally true characteristics of any tribe in Uganda.

Uganda is a richly diverse country made up of many ethnic groups, each with unique cultures, histories, and contributions to society. While some parts of this post may seem humorous or relatable to certain cultural experiences, many of the claims are based on subjective opinions and broad generalizations, some of which can be harmful or offensive if taken literally or shared without context.

Stereotypes can mislead: Individuals are shaped by many factors beyond tribe—like education, environment, upbringing, and personality.

Avoid prejudice: Let’s be cautious not to promote bias or division based on ethnicity.

Purpose of the post: This should be seen as a cultural commentary—NOT as a scientific or sociological analysis.

Respect matters: We can celebrate our differences with humor, but we should also remember to respect every tribe and individual equally.

David Mutaaga (69) and his wife Deborah Florence Mutaaga (62) were found savagely murdered in their home in Lugonjo–Nakiwogo, Entebbe, on July 6, 2025.

The couple had recently returned to Uganda after spending more than 30 years building a life in Switzerland…

Their bodies, riddled with stab wounds, were discovered with blood pooling around them…a scene too brutal to comprehend.

There were no signs of forced entry,and when investigators reviewed the CCTV footage,.. they saw intruders jumping over the perimeter fence, breaking through the roof,shattering the bedroom window.

A sniffer dog traced the scent to the main gate, indicating a calculated and easy escape.

Police and neighbours strongly suspect the gruesome murders may be because of bitter, long-standing family dispute over inherited property.

David they narrate,.. was the sole custodian of properties his father left in his name..

Ni kama wenzake walimpangia njama wakamuua.

No arrests have been made,..and the hunt for answers continues as detectives comb through CCTV footage, retracing the couple’s last moments..

He passed away quietly in late May, alone in his apartment in Azusa, Los Angeles County. His final days were marked by a silence that no human being should ever endure.

Patrick was once a proud father of three: Lawrence, Laura, and Lauren. Their mother-his wife-passed away in 2017. Since then, life became unbearably quiet.

Patrick took his own life, leaving behind a note and a phone with just one name in it-his son Lawrence.

Life had pushed him to the edge. He was living with a grade 4 brain tumor, at time experiencing memory loss, confusion, and pain. It was the kind of suffering you cannot always explain with words. His heart had been wounded many times-by grief, by separation, by distance, by time. He had known love and he had known loss.

After his wife’s passing, he tried to rebuild. He found love again with a Filipino partner, and they had a daughter. But that too was taken from him-mother and child moved away, to the Philippines, and he never saw the little one again. That toddler had become his new light, and when she left, something inside him broke even more.

His relationship with his older children had grown strained over time. Life happens. Distance happens. Wounds do not always get a chance to heal. His daughters had chosen to walk their own path, and even Lawrence-his only son-had grown distant. But Lawrence never fully let go. They would still speak, every so often.

When Patrick died, the county prepared to cremate him. No one had claimed the body.

But then, Lawrence showed up.

He lives in Las Vegas now, working, trying to figure life out like many 28-year-olds do. The last time he visited Kenya, he was just seven. That was the last time he saw his grandmother-Patrick’s mother.

And in an unbearably cruel twist of fate, today, Patrick’s mother-overwhelmed by grief, collapsed and passed away too. She had just escorted mourners who had come to support her for losing a son.

I came to know of this story after a post on Wanderlust called for any Kenyan in Los Angeles who could help. I reached out. I was connected to Wambui, who then shared Lawrence’s number. After several tries, I finally got through to him

Lawrence opened up to me about his father. He told me about the man who once served two tours of duty in the U.S. Marines. A man who wanted the very best for his children. Life after the military changed him-perhaps in ways not even he understood. But beneath all the layers of pain and distance, Lawrence still saw his dad as a good man. When sober, when smiling, he was the most loving father in the world.

He told me his dad would call and cry about missing his youngest daughter. That he left behind a note that simply said how much he loved Lawrence. And when Lawrence scrolled through Patrick’s phone, he found his own name as the only saved contact.

And that broke him.

Today, Lawrence is grieving not just a father and grandmother, but the complicated weight of everything that was, and everything that could have been. Yet in his voice, I also heard something else-hope. Because now, the Kenyan community has surrounded him. A WhatsApp group is up. Plans are underway. People are showing up. Not for a headline, not for attention-but because this is what community does. This is who we are.

Patrick’s relatives had hoped to come to America to send off their son. Now they must bury his mother instead. And his father-an old man now-must be comforted in Kenya with this double heartbreak.

Lawrence says he no longer feels alone. That for the first time in a while, he feels lifted. Last few weeks he has cried, but now he feels strong; the community is carrying him. And when all this is over, he hopes to travel to Kenya, not just to grieve, but to honor his father and now his grandmother in a way they deserve

I am hoping I can reach out to his sisters. Because grief does not have to divide. Maybe, just maybe, there is still a way to bring them together-one more time-for daddy.

If you are a Kenyan in America, can you chip in? Cashapp, Venmo or Zelle me. We also have a WhatsApp group and prayer sessions. Let’s do this. (DM me)

In the book of Job we read: “When I looked for good, then evil came unto me: and when I waited for light, there came darkness.”