Josephine Anyango, a second-year student in the Faculty of Business and Management Sciences, is the newly elected University of Nairobi Kisumu Campus Students Association (UNSA) 2025/2026 President.
Josephine leads Team Msomi , which includes the following members:
- Vice Chair: Kiprop Abdul Karim
- Secretary General: Evans Mwengi
- Treasurer: Martin Maebo
- Sports Representative: Kimuyu Wasra Mwende
- International Students Representative: Chuntian Gao
- Persons with Disabilities (PWD) Representative: Hidula Mary Levina
The new student leaders were officially sworn in at the historic Taifa Hall on Friday, April 25, 2025, in the presence of the University Management and the student community.
In her congratulatory speech, Vice Chancellor Prof. Jesang Hutchinson commended all the winning student teams and urged them to embrace responsible leadership. She called on the leaders to collaborate closely with the university administration to address pressing student issues, particularly mental health.
“To our newly elected leaders: the time for campaigns is over. The time for action is now. The University Management stands ready to work with you—as partners, not opponents—in addressing the needs of our students. We encourage regular engagement, structured dialogue, and a spirit of mutual respect. Together, we can make tangible progress on issues such as access to learning resources, campus infrastructure, student welfare, and inclusive development. I would also like to address an issue that is becoming increasingly urgent within our university community: mental health.”
Prof. Hutchinson also thanked the Independent Electoral Commission, led by Dr. Ombongi, for conducting a professional, impartial, and credible election process.
“You rose to the occasion and conducted yourselves with professionalism, impartiality, and integrity. We thank you for your tireless dedication to ensuring a free, fair, and credible electoral process. You have set a strong precedent for the future.”
Elections were held across six electoral colleges, with seven teams winning uncontested. However, voter turnout decreased from 45% in the previous election to 30%. The Commission Chair noted that turnout varied across campuses:
- Kenya Science Campus had the highest turnout at 73.7%
- Faculty of Veterinary Medicine followed at 60.8%
- Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences recorded 21%
- Faculty of Business & Management Sciences had 24.6%
These contrasts offer both insight and opportunity.
Notable progress was made in representation:
- Nine students with disabilities were elected
- Ten international students assumed leadership roles
- For the first time, a female student was elected Chairperson at the Kisumu Campus
These are not just victories—they are symbols of what is possible when equity and inclusion are not just slogans, but standards.
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