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  • Charles Leclerc Dominates The Australian Grand Prix

    By Joy Miano

    Joymiano180333@daystar.ac.ke

    Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc effortlessly won the Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne as he led from lights out to the chequered flag. Aside from that, he set the time for the fastest lap and he is the only driver who has been on podium for every race this season . Sergio Perez finished second, 20 seconds behind the winner with George Russell taking the final podium place.

    Charles Leclerc won the Australian Grand Prix
    Photo Courtesy: F1 Official Instagram page

    Redbull’s Max Verstappen pulled over to the side of the track with an engine issue on lap 39/58 leaving the race leader with no competition. This is his second Did Not Finish (DNF) since the season began. Carlos Sainz, the other Ferrari driver, having qualified in ninth place after a tough qualifying session,opted to use hard tyres which cost him five places then later  retired as his car spun on lap 2 into the gravel at the exit of turn ten. Aston Martin’s Sebastian Vettel made his return to the grid this season but his race was brought to an abrupt end with a disappointing crash on lap 23. The German missed the opening two races of the season in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia after testing positive for Covid-19.

    Alex Albon had an amazing drive as he pitted on the final lap having done the whole race on hard tyres. He took the final point after stating from last.

    Results leave Mercedes having taken the most points from Melbourne and Ferrari still in the Lead of the constuctors standings. The next race is on 24th April at the Imola circuit for the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix.

  • Daystar Falcons Promoted into the KRU Championship

    [Photo courtesy of Daystar falcons Rugby Team]

     

    By Ken Andrew

    kenakikenyi@gmail.com

    The Daystar Rugby Falcons finally won promotion into the KRU Championship after a 22-o shutout of Mombasa RFC in their national semi final. Mombasa RFC, who are the Coastal champions, found it very hard to score against the determined Falcons. The determination most likely emanated from last year’s semi final loss to Shamas which denied them promotion.

    Coming into the match, the Falcons had gone through a tough Bungoma RFC in what seemed like their hardest match of the season, thus had to train hard for Mombasa as many expected much of the same from them.  There was tangible anxiety and intensity amongst the fans as the match began. At the end of the first half, the Falcons led 11-0 after the captain John Oliele put away a penalty and dropgoal. His points were supplemented by a try from Eric Miheso to close out the first half.

    In the second half,  John Oliele put away another penalty and dropgoal before Joshua Ngomeli scored the final try to close out the game. The Falcons will now face Zetech in the final with both team already qualified for the championship.

    The championship is the second tier in the KRU League set up and it consists of twelve teams.  The Falcons will now be a step closer to the top tier which is the Kenya Cup.

  • Zone 2 FC Win the inaugural Daystar City Tournament

    The poster for the Inaugural Daystar City Tournament.
    photo courtesy : @daystarcitycf on Instagram

    The Inaugural Daystar City tournament was successfully staged at Public Service Club on Saturday 9th of April through the office of outgoing Campus Secretary Nairobi, Brian Achoka. The tournament, which aims to create funds to support players through their studies in Daystar saw twenty teams register to play.

    The teams were pooled into two groups, A and B, with each team playing four matches. The opening match of the tournament was an exciting one as Kifo Cha Mende FC took on Makwapa Machafu FC. It set the tone for the rest of the day as the level of intensity of the match was very high even though it ended in a draw.

    The tournament had a couple of teams from both Daystar City and Daystar Falcons namely Pioneer, Corinthians, Kifo Cha Mende, Makwapa Machafu, Game of Stones and City Legends. Only Makwapa Machafu advanced to the quarterfinals from the six teams, just showing how tough the registered teams were.

    In the quarters, favourites Interdjinamory cruised past Medellin as Zone 2 managed to edge Foreign 9 on penalties. CPF managed to get past Badboys FC while Makwapa Machafu also edged Outlook FC on penalties setting up a semi final tie against Zone 2. The other semi final saw CPF meet Interdjinamory where the latter managed to ease past the former with two goals in regular time. Zone 2 beat Makwapa Machafu on penalties with Daystar student Marvin Kowero getting the winning penalty. Makwapa Machafu lost out 2-0 in the third place play-off to CPF meaning they finished fourth.

    The final saw Zone 2 defeat Interdjinamory 1- 0 to see them crowned the first ever winners of the Daystar City tournament. They took home fifteen thousand Kenyan Shillings and a trophy from the tournament sponsors AA.

  • Volkanovski, Sterling win big at UFC 273

    By Ken Andrew

    kenakikenyi@gmail.com

    Volkanovski lands a punch on The Korean Zombie during their UFC 273 bout
    Photo courtesy : UFC KOREA instagram page

    Reigning UFC featherweight champion Alex Volkanovski defended his title in a one sided battle against the Korean Zombie. Volkanovski, who looked faster than ever on the feet, managed to win after a round four stoppage by the referee. Many at the arena seemed to back the Korean Zombie but it was not to be his day as Volkanovski put on a clinic. The win became Volkanovski’s third title defence and with the shape he was in, he seems to have more defences to come.

    The co-main event saw Petr Yan and Aljamain Sterling renew their rivalry. The two had met at UFC 259 in a fight which ended controversially after an illegal strike by Yan. Though Yan was very dominant in the first fight, things were different this time as Aljo showed heart and managed to completely dominate two rounds.  Aljo used his wrestling and grappling skills to ensure he got the win. Without any controversy in the fight, the win means that Aljo is the undisputed UFC Bantamweight champion.

    Gilbert Burns and Khamzat Chimaev put up an instant classic in the fight before the co-main event. Many had wondered how lowly Chimaev would do against the number two ranked burns and he surely held his own. Both fighters landed punches that dropped the other and showed heart to go the distance in what was the fight of the night. at the end, Chimaev won the bout by unanimous decision but that takes nothing away from Burns’ perfromance.  The fight could probably even win fight of the year!

    With the upsets and shocks experienced at UFC 273, it becomes one of the best events of the year thus far.

  • Xavi Ball: Barcelona Rising From The Ashes

    By Murimi Daniel  

    (danielnyaga.dn@gmail.com)

    Barcelona manager Xavi Hernandez
    Photo Courtesy: Khelnow

    Xavi Hernandez was appointed head coach of FC Barcelona replacing Ronald Koeman in November 2021. His appointment elicited mixed reactions from fans as some felt he was the right man and others were sceptical about his ability as a coach.

    Sitting in ninth place in La Liga, the Spanish giants were a shadow of themselves. Coupled with the financial challenges the Club was facing, chaos ensued when star striker Lionel Messi left for PSG due to the inability by the club to renew his contract.

    The marriage between the Argentine and the club was cut short and life without Messi had to become a reality sooner than expected. The atmosphere around and within the club was at an all-time low and Xavi was the man called to steady the ship.

    Having no prior experience managing a club the magnitude of the Catalan giants, Barcelona took a risk hiring their ex-player. Boasting a win rate of 65% out of 100 games managing Qatar side Al-Saad proved enough to get him the job.

    Looking back, it has not been smooth sailing but it has been very impressive. As it stands, Xavi has taken a mid-table team to second place. Barcelona has a game in hand and they are 12 points behind first place Real Madrid. Winning their game in hand will bring them within 9 points of their rivals.

    What seemed like a dead season could turn into a late domestic title race between the two Spanish giants. Furthermore, they have progressed into the Quarter Finals of the Europa League and look set to win this title for the first time. Having defeated rivals Real Madrid 4-0 last month in El-Clasico sent a statement that this club may just be headed back to its old ways.

    There have been a couple of lows such as losing to bitter rivals Real Madrid 3-2 and being knocked out in the Supercopa Semi-finals, being knocked out of the Champions League group stage for the first time since 2006 and losing to Athletic Bilbao 3-2 to get knocked out of the Copa Del Rey.

    What does the future hold for Xavi’s young team? Well, qualifying for the Champions League is a priority. In addition, winning the Europa League would be historic for the Catalans.

    With 9 games left to play, we might witness an unimaginable comeback as Barcelona try to bring the La Liga title back home and what could be better than nicking it off their bitter rivals. The race for La Liga might just be on. This team has shown time and again that it is never over until the whistle blows.

  • Daystar Students Association Congress Elections Photo Story

    Daystar Students in Athi River Campus turn up in large numbers to vote at the PAC.

    Electoral Commission Daystar clerk makrking a students finger to indicate that she has voted. Photo courtesy of Phicol Kimutai
    A student confirming her details before proceeding to vote. Photo courtesy of Phicol Kimutai

    The following photos show students exercising their democratic right. Photos Courtesy of  Gabriel Amani.

     

     

     

  • Daystar Students Elect DUSA Congress Representatives

    By Lewis Njeri

    gichunjilewis2@gmail.com

    The DUSA congress elections were held on Wednesday 6 April 2022 in Athi River Campus at the PAC and Nairobi Campus outside the DAC.

    The elections exercise kicked off as from 8:40am to 5:00pm at the Athi river campus.

    A student ID was required for students to participate in the exercise and only students who are in session for the January semester were allowed to vote. This was a challenge considering the ECD had a list that only had students registered for this semester and some who wanted to vote did not find their names on the list form the University Registrar.

    During an interview with the Electoral Commission of Daystar (ECD) Chief Executive Officer Peter Sidika had the following to say; “The election process started off very well with a good turn up to exercise the voting right including students who have completed their hours but not yet graduated, in addition students are supposed to vote from their various campuses in order to avoid students voting twice.”

    He went ahead to add that the rule of having only students registered for January semester voting was equivalent to the one where the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) , uses where they only need Kenyans registered as voters to vote. Students were allowed to vote from their respective campuses to avoid confusion.

    A student casting their vote. Photo courtesy of Phicol Kimutai

    The turn out from students in different schools was in large numbers.

    According to Immaculate Chebet, the Vice chairperson ECD said that the voter turnout was good. “Students started coming to vote as soon as they finished classes with others turning up as early as from 8:40 am. The counting will take place in the presence of all ECD officials and each aspirant having their representatives then results will be approved after counting,’’ said Immaculate.

    Some members of the Electoral Commission Daystar at the PAC . Photo courtesy of Phicol Kimutai

    Counting of votes  for Athi river campus was done at the senate room as from 5:00pm. Students and representatives of the aspirants were present to assure the aspirants the counting was fair.

    The counting process was done at DAC  in Nairobi Campus.

    Speaking to a sample of 15 random students, Involvement Newspaper gathered the following, 3 students stated they would not participate in the election process since they felt there were no competent leaders, and their preferred candidates did not make it past the vetting level. The remaining 12 said they had fully participated in the voting process.

    The DUSA council elections will be held on 7 April at the Nairobi Campus. The elected Congress members will elect the DUSA council, with results being announced on the same day.

  • Kenya Simbas Squad To South Africa – Carling Currie Cup

    By Abdul Shaban
    {abdoolmtyro@gmail.com}
    Forwards:
    Ian Njenga.  – [Nondescripts]
    Edward Mwaura.  – [Menengai Oilers]
    Andrew Siminyu. –  [University of Johanesburg, South Africa]
    Coleman Were. –  [Menengai Oilers]
    Brian Waraba.  – [Kenya Harlequins]
    Patrick Ouko. – [KCB]
    Ephraim Oduor. – [Kabras]
    Joseph Odero. – [Kabras]
    Brian Juma. – [Kabras]
    Oliver Mangeni. – [KCB] (to be replaced by Brian Ndirangu)
    Thomas Okeyo. – [University of Johanesburg, South Africa]
    Clinton Odhiambo. – [Menengai Oilers]
    Shem Joseph. – [Kabras]
    George Nyambua. – [Kabras]
    Bethuel Anami. – [Strathmore Leos]
    Brian Amaitsa. – [Nondescripts]
    Dan Sikuta –  [Kabras] Captain)
    Elkeans Musonye –  [Impala Saracens] (VC).
    Backs:
    Samuel Asati. – [KCB]
    Brian Tang.  – [Kabras]
    Brian Wahinya. – [KCB]
    Jone Kubu. – [Kabras]
    Andrew Matoka. – [Strathmore Leos]
    Timothy Omela. – [Menengai Oilers]
    Beldad Ogeta. – [Menengai Oilers]
    John Okoth. – [Menengai Oilers]
    Vincent Onyala. – [KCB]
    Peter Kilonzo. – [KCB]
    Derrick Ashihundu. – [Kabras]
    Jacob Ojee.  – [KCB] (To be replaced by Collins Injera)
    Darwin Mukidza. – [KCB]
    Geoffrey Ominde. – [Menengai Oilers]
    Carling Currie Cup First Division
    Participating teams:
    Leopards (defending champions)
    Griffons
    Valke
    Boland Kavaliers
    Eastern Province
    Border Bulldogs
    SWD Eagles
    Georgia
    Kenya
    Zimbabwe
    Opening round: 1/2 April (single round of matches)
    Final: 24/25 June

  • Issue 243

    Hi, the Involvement Newspaper latest issue Issue 243 is out. Click here to download it.

  • Daystar Students Decide

    By Abdul Shaban

    {abdoolmtyro@gmail.com}

     

    A correction to note on the article as indicated on our newspaper hardcopy distributed today.

    The Daystar University Students Association elections will be held on 6 April for Congress and 7 April for DUSA Council members.

    We are sorry for the confusion caused.

    Our online issue will note the changes.