Kibabii University is now in the final stages of preparation for the 9th SOKU elections, scheduled for Friday, 27th March, 2026. Over the past weeks, the University has witnessed a series of activities designed to ensure a credible, peaceful, and inclusive electoral process under the stewardship of the Kibabii University Electoral Commission (KEC) chaired by Prof. Robert Kati, with support from the Office of the Dean of Students led by Dr. Leunita Makila.
On Monday, 23rd March, 2026, the University hosted the Kamkunji, a forum that gave aspirants the opportunity to present their manifestos and engage in debates. The session featured spirited exchanges across faculties for the academic, female, and male nominee seats, as well as the presidential debate between the two contenders, Mr. Silali Kibika and Mr. Aupry Shango, accompanied by their running mates for the Vice President’s seat. Other aspirants vying for positions such as Secretary General, Special Interest Representative, Treasurer, Security Secretary, Accommodation Secretary, and Academic Secretary also articulated their visions for student leadership. At the close of the event, Prof. Kati officially declared the campaign period closed, commending all parties for conducting peaceful and issue?based campaigns.
On Tuesday, 24th March 2026, the University community came together for a solemn moment of reflection during the peace prayers and peace walk. Held at Auditorium C and led by the school Chaplain, Father Leonard Chumbe, alongside the KEC and SEC chairpersons, the service emphasized unity, calm, and responsibility. Afterwards, aspirants and members of the University community joined in a symbolic walk around campus, calling for peace and order as the institution prepares to head to the polls. The event underscored the shared commitment to maintaining harmony and integrity throughout the electoral process, with security measures visibly strengthened to safeguard the exercise.
With 20 Student Congress seats and 7 Student Council positions in contention, the elections represent a defining moment for student leadership renewal at Kibabii University.
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