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BITING ONES TAIL

It is shame and pity when  I hear of open hatred, animosity and fighting on grounds of political regional or tribal lines . time has come for to evaluate themselves before jump-starting whatsoever be the ambitions or desires if it can be referred in such ways.

Do backup check on what you renounce and fight. it may turn out to be a fox biting its tail for anger thinking its fighting its enemy. you may be fighting your own blood kins who crossed to the endas a result of calamity or in such of greener pasture.

Hon. Museveni, the President of Uganda, is alleged to be Rwandese who settled in Uganda  and rose to power as luck had it. He cannot fight his kins in Rwanda  under any circumstances.

Some  key political figures in Kenya have mysterious origins.I know of one who is affiiated to the Sabaot community yet he is  a Luhya by origin.

Hence this notion of tribal boundaries and regions is vain. It might be that we are biting our own tails without knowing.

The extent I support the doctrine of fair dealing/fair use in Kenya

The extent  I support the doctrine of fair dealing/fair use in Kenya 

The doctrine of fair dealing is good because it strikes a balance between the creator of the intellectual property and the society. By compromising to some little extend, the privileges of the owner, it is greatly helping those who cannot create or have created other unrelated works to use the work.

The number of universities in Kenya is growing rather very fast. This means that more people pursuing undergraduate and post graduate studies is increasing. One of the key requirements for the award of the certificates for the above levels is research papers and thesis. This requires review of related literature. This point necessitates acquiring, reading and using part of the published work. At this point, fair use use comes in to play. The provision of using limited amount of protected literal work without seeking permission is good. Students and lecturers can use materials available to them without exceeding the two pages of the work as provided by the Kenyan Constitution.

In cases where a student, lecturer or researcher exceeds the provision, action should be taken against them. Most universities in Kenya, for instance Moi University has a policy against this practice. For instance the research paper is disqualified and the no award of the certificate is guaranteed. For the case of credentials that could have otherwise led to promotion of the person, this action devalues the person’s integrity hence no promotion. 

I also support fare dealing in dealings of social gatherings that don’t entail commercial transactions. For instances protected music can be used in weddings –except wedding shows-, birthday parties and fundraising without seeking the consent of the song writer, producer or the musician.

Wedding shows should be charged with cases of infringement and breaking doctrine of fair use in cases where they have not sought permission .Because the Television networks and print media are using the shows to make money through the airtime and space fees respectively.

Home taping of e. g of TV programs to watch at later time (“Time shifting”) should be considered fair use .While in conditions where one person buys of the original work then gives to a neighbour who borrows should not be considered fair dealing. Though, this seems far-reached and hard to implement.

 Constructive criticism is always healthy if it establishes a more balanced and informed perspective. It should be embraced in Kenya. It should never be taken personal and should be spoken plainly and sensibly. Critiquing intellectual property sets people for success. By pointing at the weaknesses and strengths of that work, it in some way indicates preferences of the consumers - those using the property. The owner while creating next work will take heed of the correction critics and reviewers should be open with their opinions and give transparent opinions. This is care for the readers and owner. No one is perfect.

Reporters should always acknowledge their sources of news. It is one of the ethics in journalism. This is a show of unselfishness and respect for people’s property. It even publicizes and the owner and the product since the information are passed in mass media platforms like radio and TV.

On the June 28, 2013, Kenya was among the WIPO member states who signed Marrakesh Treaty to Facilitate Access to Published Works for Persons Who Are Blind, Visually Impaired, or Otherwise Print Disabled (“the Marrakesh Treaty”).-The “Access to published works by visually impaired and persons with print disabilities is important for economic growth and development as the beneficiaries will be able to access published works at the same time with visually able persons.” Kenyan government should implement and ratify this treaty.

 

 

REFERENCES

T he Copyright Act No. 12 of 2001.The Constitution of Kenya

Murunga, BMW (2009) .Emerging Trends in Copyright: LSK CLE Seminar On 3rd April 2009

http://www. Fair Use in Copyright (BitLaw).htm

Ben Sihanya (2003) .Constructing Copyright and Creativity in Kenya… doctoral dissertation, supra note 1.

Sihanya, Ben (undated). Promoting access through legal reform: Kenya case study – a paper presented in a workshop on copyright exceptions and limitations for education and research environments in Ghana.

Ben Sihanya (2005; published 2006) “Copyright law, teaching and research in Kenya,” East African Law Journal Vol 2 2005 at pp.  28-62;

http://musicinafrica.net/sites/default/files/copyright_law_in_kenya_-_prof_ben_sihanya_0.pdf 6  Marisella Ouma: The Copyright Act 2001: A New Era for Copyright Protection in Kenya July-September 2004 e-Copyright Bulletin Copyright Section, Office of the Attorney-General.

Band and Gerafi (2013): The Fair Use/Fair Dealing Handbook

Otike, Japhet (2012). Providing access to copyright works through exceptions and limitations; The experience from developing countries: A paper presented at the WIPO Conference held in Nairobi, Kenya, May 3-4, 2012

You can always Relive your dream

If research is carried out to discover how people are in places, jobs and situations they wished to be  while they grew ,then  sadly,you would conquer that many are "displaced"

As a kid, you were once asked what you wanted to become in future.Enthusiastically,though innocently and bravely you said the "big titles"you knew  then. Doctor,Engineer lawyer, pilot.. , we understood them as cherished,classical and prestigious personalities you could  want to associate with as a child.

Nevertheless,things changed,time came and  passed.The clock  circled anticlockwise for some. Now you find yourself persuing  that course you never imagined yourself in ,'never wanted'.Maybe because you lost direction along the way in the dreamland. Then you decided to stoop for less and maybe even bending too low in the career and job you are in.

Life is too short to whine, come to terms if you didn't like. Make the situation and the job great in your own way.Relive the dream , recreate it and take it that this was the best thing ever in the world. Inferiority and superiority lie in the mind.Be your own hero.Never need confirmation and if they come , let them find them within the self.

You can always Relive your dream

If research is carried out to discover how people are in places, jobs and situations they wished to be  while they grew ,then  sadly,you would conquer that many are "displaced"
as a kid, you were asked what you wanted to become in future.enthusiastically,though innocently and bravely you said the "big titles"you came to know. Doctors,Engineers and pilot , we understood as cherished,classical and prestigious personalities you could have want to associate with as a child.

nevertheless,things changed,time evolved.the clocked now circled anticlockwise for some .Now you find yourself persuing  that course you never imagined you in ,'never wanted.maybe because you lost direction along the way in the dreamland. you decided to stoop for less and maybe even bending too low in the career and job you are in.

life is too short to whine, come to terms if you didn't like. make the situation and job great in your own way.relive the dream , recreate it and take it that this was the best thing ever in the world. inferiority and superiority lie in the mind.Be your own hero.Never need confirmation and if they come , let them find them within the self.

Tastes and Controversies.

The world is dynamic so are the people.What you view as distaste is merry to me.we are always to adjust ,develop adaptability behaviours to fit in society we get our selves in.
Loud music is relative. They are degrees I consider music as loud .at this point i easily lose the me ,get irritated and pissed off at very minimal spark.

 I have always cherished silence when i need to do something tangible and durable.
 to my neighbour in campus this is different. Her mind and body understand well in "noisy environments". she works and studies smartly-whatever this word means- when every
thing around is active. Quietness is boring and lulling to her .

As much as it's a democratic society and most things seem right according to individuals, as long as it is not constituted, we should look around. Know your "network". Whatever person your likes and dislikes are compatible, twin them. If they are not there and its inevitable that you have to be among those who are offtrack, then, compromise. you may even think of reducing that speaker volume to fit your room radius.

Mark you, the music you may be playing can be unpalatable to me and my "network".
Don't you think the inventor of ear and headphones really deserves better than to invade other people's peace at the comfort of their rooms ?

playing a victim

It isn't enough falling a victim of circumstance, rather taking it too personal.The  fact that to me it happened, doesn't  guarantee redirecting; whining that it should have been somebody else  all together.

Selfishness gets better side of us when we claim "why me?". Drains, it does to just scream out at calamities and supreme being why me. otherwise whom did you want befall the calamity anyway?just take it sacrificially and humble when misfortunes  hit hard on you sirring our stomachs and accelerating the nervous.we may be  deserving consequently or may be paying other people's sins.

Stop whining, start acting.solve the problem. accept  however impossible it may seem. take you time . it brings  best and faster healing however gradual it seems.

It beats logic times when while being corrected it becomes personal .And you hear,why did you pick up on me? you are not caring an don't see any good in me! Or maybe you hate me! I never did it, i swear!

C'mon.at times, it takes step of  faith  to correct someone. mostly smart friend want a better you-although not needfully a perfectionist , to make you know that you slipped.You ain't a victim! you being made better.

FRIDAY'S DIVISIONS, STRUGGLES  AND CONSEQUENCES

Friday's night atmosphere in Moi university is an headache for mediocre groups as Christians busy themselves in a church service ,football fans  cheer their teams and " dundas" fellows rock the student centre atmosphere.

Yesterday ,was just but a unique Friday. It wasn't "dunda", , it was grant for school of arts and social sciences .Students falling in this category were to showcase their talents. presentations on salsa dances ,different artists were given opportunities to present.  and to crown it all was contest for Mr. and Miss
which one competition

MUSASS (Moi University School of Arts and Social sciences Student Association). This was where real master of modelling overshadowed  everything. Real credit got its way to those who were red carpeted.

However ,something queer, what seem bad omen  omen flushed in just as the event started. Sure enough it was the fella- blackout. whoops many "anti -dundas",who sleep early got into bed with empty stomachs.Consequently, invited guests; the dean of students and dean of host school failed to appear.

The christian union fellowship saw damn struggle for attention and concentration as the speakers from student centre out-competed theirs. At least you felt them screeching you ear drum and for once thought of going deaf.relief came at 9 am when lights when off and silence took over. At-least now its equal effort of human voices competing and artificiality and how disruptive you who may decide to be. the so called 'freedom of communication'.

Saturday always suffers  Fridays hang over's- the injuries of broken bottles, fights, beer  hangover, sleepless night , the list is long .It's learnt to be calm,  kind and  gentle enough to allow disrupted minds to collect up and once again focus.its learnt to  humble.moreover it gently ushers in beautiful remorseful Sunday where people get to their knees, camouflaging their iniquities in between modesty and attending church service.

DON'T BE  VICTIM OF MUSO ELECTIONS

Warnings at times can never serve human beings any better ,unless it's follows a experience, better still if its personal experience.

The sentiments look judgmental and attacking ,but seemingly, that's how things are apparently in Moi University.Of course no exemption of all those places we have human beings.

during the past two Moi University Students Organisation(MUSO) elections, chaos have been commonplace.At least a student has lost crucial part of their bodies.last year for instance saw a supporter of Cheserem lose an eye unwillingly-of course.unlike in The scriptures where Jesus requests us to plug body parts that make us sin. the lad lost the eye while fighting opponents supporting Omondi-the current MUSO chair.Consequently, he dint do exams as he was hospitalized.

Another student had his spinal cord broken-just but a glimpse. Fortune knows, we might have yet another this year.Most  contestant drain their pockets for goons even when signs are clear, they will not win. Tribal cut lines is the norm-at least now we have a lot of tribal 'kamkunji' taking place at night to psyche up for forthcoming  May elections.
Student studies are always in jeopardy...diminishing class attendance ; C.A.Ts are  untold of; pathetic performance summing to a nightmare for lectures who mark this messy work.

Imaginary promises appealing to ears is all we get. "Comrades power!" this 'divine' is enough to send us to a world of fantasy. Many don't get this insight during campaigns because they are overwhelmed by ethnicity and sentiments out of the heaviness of contestants pockets.its after elections have far past , when we face  hurting and unpleasant state of affairs in MOI  is when we know their fault.

Criticism rises; name calling takes over real names; unrealistic demands to student leaders even when the admin in four decades failed to achieve the same.

Although responsibility is require of any elected leader, perhaps even other leadership calibre, its only reasonable that we are not absorbed in this whole issue of MUSO politics.student leadership have come and left,you also have a chance of at most six years in campus.spare esteemed parents shock and shame of getting half children. I mean lesser person,maybe brain wise-you did concentrate in you studies, or even less body- you might have lost an arm

QUOTE

Flowers don't compare themselves to other flowers, they just bloom

WHY MOI UNIVERSITY NEEDS PARENT LECTURERS.

The corpse understands  quite well matters of the  the grave; the wearer of the shoe knows exactly where it pinches , it's implications and  suffers the pain of the wound; and yet still only a parent knows at least what their children need.

The fore-mentioned groups give research insights about their areas more than anyone else can do .As much as MU possesses high intellectuals in academia, it also much needs high tech parent lecturers. This means that they are multipurpose-serve both as knowledge wells and guardians.

The naivety at which newly admitted students find themselves in situations implies a lot. Actually, most students find themselves in totally new environment and adaption beheads them. They have to camouflage with situations quick enough to survive.

Meanwhile, they meet quacks  who introduce them to new worlds which can be good or bad depending with the person.

At least these persons influence one’s life and most likely determine direction they will take while in  campus. This is why some and probably many students learn at initial days to use drugs and optimally at 3^rd year they are addicts despite drug vindication by some.

not unless this lecture whom nature as bestowed us under them take the initiative advisedly us on life, then most of us will kill ourselves young with pleasure. It takes a little concern of this distinguished lectures to take parent responsibilities advising us amid lessons, allow us share with them what we feel, pass through including asking questions.

For this to succeed, a serene atmosphere they need to create. Just doing these can save a student soul afraid of visiting counselling office yet under pressure of drugs and depressed of heartbreaking relationships.

At times we need most  mental therapies,in which in surety you partake than the knowledge we are bombard with in lecture halls; when we are even almost collapsing of campus pressures. MU, we will appreciate more if you balance you academic time against social life with our lectures in classrooms; because the future is not worth if we die early with the knowledge you give us

SECURITY MEN ALERT AFTER RECENT INSECURITY CASES AT MOI UNIVERSITY

It is worth commenting that security in Moi University has improved recently. Yesterday’s case in hostel k quite stipulates ho w students’ reaction after charity’s assault had bore fruits.

Security on duty moved swiftly to action immediately the second scream was heard from hostel K. Two ladies had screamed their hearts out at 2 Pm after a threat from a man who forcefully entered the room. The lad had impersonated a ladies voice convincing the girls to open the door. This man had then pushed the door when one of the girls realized it was a guy and wanted to shut the door before him.What followed was demand of sexual favor from them and threatened to stab them if they dared shouting.

Unfortunately, the brave girls dared him and screamed over the window for help. Consequently, other students who heard of this swung into comrades power  by shouting. Some approached the room only to meet watchmen who had  already salvaged the situation. He was then served several slaps, more kicks and generous sets of punches. The insults were uncountable, including the unmentioned ones. He was then taken to administration building  and forwarded to Kesses police station in cases today morning. The man alleges he was under the influence of drugs.

Security men and the administration at large is behaving its authority. They are back from slumber land Kudos. That’s needed of you!!!!!!

http://www.sde.co.ke/thenairobian/article/2000122918/moi-uni-students-caught-romping-in-village-bush

MOI IS RICH

Maize plantation in Moi university

Aug,17, 2014 MU graduation ceremony in main campus

Moi University is richer than you may imagine. This isn’t disputable depending on your culture. Wealth from where I come from is looked at in terms of number of cattle, your household (wives, children and workers) extent of the land you own. The larger the numbers the more respect you given as a man and the more likely you secure leadership position in the community. At least, MU posses this

The university has probably the highest number of students in Kenya.  Leave alone the 10 000 incoming first year expected to report late this year. Consequently the number of staff and other people working in the institution is extensive so to say.
We are also endorsed with vast hectare of land which till today, considerable large portion has not been utilized. The fact that this land is being put to farming benefits isn’t overlooked. At least the land near the dispensary was converted into a wheat plantation last year. Moreover it has been prepared to await start of rain down pour to resume plantation.

The beautiful waterfall, an entertainment nature point is bestowed for us-although it’s proven a death invitation point sadly reducing our wealth. This has been backed up with Kesses dam and Ngeria forest which are at a neighbourhood.
The list is long; the valuable manpower generated out of here that sway the job market.  All gratitude goes to well gifted, selfless lectures .Several  planes flying locally and internationally; a number of industries including Rivatex textile industry and Moi press;

It’s even perfecting the media industry by adding Kenya Television Service (KTS) to back up Moi University station all located at main campus.

Going internationally, the university lately stroke a deal with Israel agency to introduce horticulture at Ngeria. This is perfect for a body that desires progress.
What more to desire from it? Slant focus towards student affairs …because anyway they are the reason the institution was established for..otherwise they will always pose as stumbling block for administrators peace: stabilise academic calendar, create peaceful environment worth living and learning; respond to their complaints earnestly trying to solve if not answering….this will prove your service to them 

conferences to improve agriculture

SECURITY MEN ALERT AFTER RECENT INSECURITY CASES AT MOI UNIVERSITY

It is worth commenting that security in Moi University has improved recently. Yesterday’s case in hostel k quite stipulates ho w students’ reaction after charity’s assault had bore fruits.

Security on duty moved swiftly to action immediately the second scream was heard from hostel K. Two ladies had screamed their hearts out at 2 Pm after a threat from a man who forcefully entered the room. The lad had impersonated a ladies voice convincing the girls to open the door. This man had then pushed the door when one of the girls realised it was a guy and wanted to shut the door before him.What followed was demand of sexual favour from them and threatened to stab them if they dared shouting.

Unfortunately, the brave girls dared him and screamed over the window for help. Consequently, other students who heard of this swung into comrades power  by shouting. Some approached the room only to meet watchmen who had  already salvaged the situation. He was then served several slaps, more kicks and generous sets of punches. The insults were uncountable, including the unmentioned ones. He was then taken to administration building  and forwarded to Kesses police station in cases today morning. The man alleges he was under the influence of drugs.

Security men and the administration at large is behaving its authority. They are back from slumber land Kudos. That’s needed of you!!!!!!

http://www.sde.co.ke/thenairobian/article/2000122918/moi-uni-students-caught-romping-in-village-bush

THE STATE OF HYGIENE IN OUR HOSTELS

I had a rough time trying to access washrooms yesterday morning.This is because the kitchen had flooded due to cloaking of drainage system.dirty water had overflown the place to corridor and finally to rooms.It was devastating stepping ,sleeping with ugly face of water in the room.
Getting out at night to release your self was hell.trying to get rid of the water was a nightmare..you needed to unblock the water exit which equally was tedious. Patience and suffering called in till the  cleaners came on board at 9 am who emptied the mess.The state of hygiene in this campus is comprising.Talk of messy washrooms which are just but a threat to health.you can easily get contagious infections.

Dust bins overflow with dirt, inviting fruit flies and rodents.talk of the extensive numbers of cock roaches in rooms.In fact, their population override count of people in moi community. i wish their was a place this creatures were traded...i mean moi could be the richest University in Kenya,probably in the world...it could not need any financial extension from outside rather it could be a donor!
At times you lose appetite as you fetch water from taps. the colour is not appealing both to the stomach and eyes.water normally is colourless according to the  science I ever learnt;unfortunately you get it coloured brown.

We thank God that a midst all this, rare cases of cholera outbreak have been realised.Although ,there are those of us who have been victims of typhoid
http://3rdeyepress.blogspot.com/2011/08/hostel-washrooms-in-deplorable-state-by.html

Sacrifice is two-way Traffic

students outside hostel G Yesterday following a blackout

Selfishness unfortunately, is part of us by default. That’s why when pricked   by life thorns we scream aloud why me? It is why we are ready to fight for our rights for our comfort;and not rights of others especially  those who don’t affect us.

Why me means that it should have been somebody else to suffer even when we have no control of it. Anyway, questioning nature we do, not by choice – we are tempted.

Living in hostels G  , C ,F and E takes desperation .You don’t yearn residing in darkness condemnation while trying to escape hard life of  the “Diaspora”. I will book a better hostel next semester; this is always the consolation guys here have.

Unfortunately, getting used to problems can make one resistant. Better still if you camouflage and thereafter find contentment.

Lads here prepare supper by 6 pm just in case power gets off and comes back past midnight.  Often are the times- while in Hostel E-  I found myself at 5 am on bed, in case I missed out cooking early. This is because I tried waiting for power and sleep overtook me only to be awoke by the cold morning breeze.

You can only study away from your room in case of an evening preps. Thanks to open lecture halls at night and MTL. Cooking multiple meals at once is commonplace. Eating cold food is normal and apparently sleeping with empty stomachs usual.

At least here you learn virtues of selfless living. As comrades in other hostels enjoy all joy brought by electricity presence, you just watch over the window. It is n’t that they probably paid much more fees than you did. It is that you sacrifice to lack as they get. Electricity is not enough for all at once in Moi!!!

YET ANOTHER TRAGEDY

Tranformer that exploded  under repair near hostel

Fence at hostel C burning