[ciceraw]

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university lecturer who lives in a slum published on may 6, 2008, 12:00 am by jane akinyi the university lecturer’s choice to live in obunga slums, kisumu, has puzzled many people. While men of his status reside in dream houses in upmarket estates, boniface otieno oriaro, is content with a pauper’s lifestyle. Oriaro holds the trophy and certificate presented to him by obunga residents in appreciation for his efforts. "happiness is a direction and not a place," he says thoughtfully. Oriaro, 34, teaches marketing and economics at university of nairobi’s kisumu campus. He lives in a two-room semi-permanent house, which he pays a monthly rent of sh2,000. He says he gets along well with his neighbours. "i do not mind sharing the pit latrine and bathroom with them," he says, humbly. Oriaro is the chairman of obunga community policing programme (ocpp). About 12,000 residents depend on the organisation for better security. Last year, he had a meeting with president kibaki. "the president wanted to know the state of the crime rate in the area," says the lecturer. Oriaro, a father of four, grew up surrounded by poverty. He remembers the times he could go without a decent meal for days. "i survived by the mercy of well wishers, as my grandparents were to poor to support me," explains oriaro, who grew up as an orphan. The lecturer on his graduation day. His wife, ruth oriaro, is a cdc site coordinator in barolengo, siaya district. "my wife initially found it unpleasant for us to live in this place." however, she has come to accept her husband’s desire to live in an informal setting. "of course i would have loved for us to live in a better area, but what can i do? these are his people whom he cherishes and has decided to work for. As a family we have to support one another," she explains. She says one day, when her husband retires, they will move to a better setting. Oriaro is dedicated to improving the security of obunga residents. He owes the chairmanship of ocpp to the franciscan sisters of st joseph church in kibuye, kisumu district and father anthony chantrey, formerly of mill hill fathers, from the same place. Oriaro first lived with his paternal grandfather in sega, his birthplace, and later moved in with his maternal grandmother in obunga, where he grew up. "there are times i would skip classes to carry sand for constructors, so they would pay for my food and clothing," he recalls. The missionaries appointed him an altar boy in a local church, during his teenage years. "father anthony was touched by my situation and promised to educate me until i achieved my goals in life," says oriaro. He sat his kcpe examinations at kudho primary, kisumu, before proceeding for his o-levels at lions high school, kisumu, in 1989. He then joined southern bank university in the us, sponsored by the nuns. He began teaching at university of nairobi six years ago. Oriaro has lived in obunga for many years. Now that he is a family man, he still does not intend to move to another place. Oriaro in obunga slums.pictures george mulala "i was brought up in this slum; migrating is like running away from my people," he says. The lecturer, however, feels that living in the slum has made him achieve some dreams. One of them is the visit to state house. He organised a harambee last year to help set up income generating projects for youth in the slum. More than sh70,000 was raised. "we used the funds to set up stalls, where the youth now sell bicycle spare parts." he has also introduced widows to poultry-keeping. He has provided food and uniforms to 26 orphans in different primary schools in obunga and put up seven latrines last year. They have also built seven food kiosks, and a barbershop for the disabled. Children under 12 have not been left out. The community organises an nual football tournaments for them. Oriaro is happy the community appreciates his efforts. They honoured him with a trophy and a certificate for his good work. "i am working hard to make obunga a better place and to put paid to the misconception that it is an unsafe and unhygienic place to live in," he says. __________________________________________________ __________

besides the incredulity of such a story just by the consideration of its face meaning, several things seem to not just add up. This photo for example



supposedly taken on his graduation day, appears to be a self snapped shot...you know how you hold your hand in front of you and ten "click". Not that you wouldn't do that on your graduation day but how likely is it that you would show up all dressed up in academic regalia for your graduation and not have a person to take a photo for you? still on the photo, it cannot be less than six years old since it is a graduation photo and on the story it says he has been lecturing for 6 years.

To be a lecturer, you must have at least a masters degree. If the graduation photo is of him getting his undergrad, then we are talking about it not being any less than 8 years old. He is now 34, 8 years ago he would have been 26. Does he look 26 on this photo? you be the judge.

Lastly, southern bank university, where he supposedly went to school, does not show up on any searches, not even google scholar.

[MistaT]

It could be that there was a typo in respect of the name of the university and the country where it is situated. There is a south bank university in london, which i presumed that is where the guy went to school.

The other scenario is that the guy is claiming to be what he is not. This scenario would be unfortunate but not shocking given the number of university lecturers in kenya with questionable academic credentials.

It is common knowledge that our universities cannot attract nor retain phd holders from top schools into their faculties neither do they have the resources to train their non phd faculty in some of the reputable institution. The only alternative thus has been to depend on masters degree graduates mainly from kenya (those who cannot get well paying corporate jobs), india, eastern europe and some other back street institutions in jurisdictions not known to generation of academic quality.

Ps: southern bank university could be one of the less known community colleges in the us where the non university material kenyans end up in as an excuse to facilitate their dish washing and/or octegenerian bathing roles !

[ciceraw]

It is not impossible that such a college exists somewhere but just how likely is it that a US college, no matter how small, would have no web presence at all?

[TikTok]

Not withstanding his community work is exemplary and should be emulated. If he is a conman, and teaching with false credentials then jail term for him, no mercy.

[Kiptur .]

Originally Posted by ciceraw

This appeared on standard. the standard | online edition | university lecturer who lives in a slum __________________________________________________ _______________

university lecturer who lives in a slum published on may 6, 2008, 12:00 am by jane akinyi the university lecturer’s choice to live in obunga slums, kisumu, has puzzled many people. While men of his status reside in dream houses in upmarket estates, boniface otieno oriaro, is content with a pauper’s lifestyle. Oriaro holds the trophy and certificate presented to him by obunga residents in appreciation for his efforts. "happiness is a direction and not a place," he says thoughtfully. Oriaro, 34, teaches marketing and economics at university of nairobi’s kisumu campus. He lives in a two-room semi-permanent house, which he pays a monthly rent of sh2,000. He says he gets along well with his neighbours. "i do not mind sharing the pit latrine and bathroom with them," he says, humbly. Oriaro is the chairman of obunga community policing programme (ocpp). About 12,000 residents depend on the organisation for better security. Last year, he had a meeting with president kibaki. "the president wanted to know the state of the crime rate in the area," says the lecturer. Oriaro, a father of four, grew up surrounded by poverty. He remembers the times he could go without a decent meal for days. "i survived by the mercy of well wishers, as my grandparents were to poor to support me," explains oriaro, who grew up as an orphan. The lecturer on his graduation day. His wife, ruth oriaro, is a cdc site coordinator in barolengo, siaya district. "my wife initially found it unpleasant for us to live in this place." however, she has come to accept her husband’s desire to live in an informal setting. "of course i would have loved for us to live in a better area, but what can i do? these are his people whom he cherishes and has decided to work for. As a family we have to support one another," she explains. She says one day, when her husband retires, they will move to a better setting. Oriaro is dedicated to improving the security of obunga residents. He owes the chairmanship of ocpp to the franciscan sisters of st joseph church in kibuye, kisumu district and father anthony chantrey, formerly of mill hill fathers, from the same place. Oriaro first lived with his paternal grandfather in sega, his birthplace, and later moved in with his maternal grandmother in obunga, where he grew up. "there are times i would skip classes to carry sand for constructors, so they would pay for my food and clothing," he recalls. The missionaries appointed him an altar boy in a local church, during his teenage years. "father anthony was touched by my situation and promised to educate me until i achieved my goals in life," says oriaro. He sat his kcpe examinations at kudho primary, kisumu, before proceeding for his o-levels at lions high school, kisumu, in 1989. He then joined southern bank university in the us, sponsored by the nuns. He began teaching at university of nairobi six years ago. Oriaro has lived in obunga for many years. Now that he is a family man, he still does not intend to move to another place. Oriaro in obunga slums.pictures george mulala "i was brought up in this slum; migrating is like running away from my people," he says. The lecturer, however, feels that living in the slum has made him achieve some dreams. One of them is the visit to state house. He organised a harambee last year to help set up income generating projects for youth in the slum. More than sh70,000 was raised. "we used the funds to set up stalls, where the youth now sell bicycle spare parts." he has also introduced widows to poultry-keeping. He has provided food and uniforms to 26 orphans in different primary schools in obunga and put up seven latrines last year. They have also built seven food kiosks, and a barbershop for the disabled. Children under 12 have not been left out. The community organises an nual football tournaments for them. Oriaro is happy the community appreciates his efforts. They honoured him with a trophy and a certificate for his good work. "i am working hard to make obunga a better place and to put paid to the misconception that it is an unsafe and unhygienic place to live in," he says. __________________________________________________ __________

besides the incredulity of such a story just by the consideration of its face meaning, several things seem to not just add up. This photo for example



supposedly taken on his graduation day, appears to be a self snapped shot...you know how you hold your hand in front of you and ten "click". Not that you wouldn't do that on your graduation day but how likely is it that you would show up all dressed up in academic regalia for your graduation and not have a person to take a photo for you? still on the photo, it cannot be less than six years old since it is a graduation photo and on the story it says he has been lecturing for 6 years.

To be a lecturer, you must have at least a masters degree. If the graduation photo is of him getting his undergrad, then we are talking about it not being any less than 8 years old. He is now 34, 8 years ago he would have been 26. Does he look 26 on this photo? you be the judge.

Lastly, southern bank university, where he supposedly went to school, does not show up on any searches, not even google scholar.

London South Bank University - become what you want to be
LSBU - BCIM Faculty: Home Page

the university is in London not USA!! guys reporters make mistakes so do not abuse a hard working individual for a mistake by the papernthat is sicko!!

go check the university it exists- shame on kenyans wanting to make a good man look like shiate !!how low can we go!! no wonder we have IDP's from central who have been dumped on other tribes!!

[ciceraw]

Originally Posted by Kiptur .

London South Bank University - become what you want to be
LSBU - BCIM Faculty: Home Page

the university is in London not USA!! guys reporters make mistakes so do not abuse a hard working individual for a mistake by the papernthat is sicko!!

go check the university it exists- shame on kenyans wanting to make a good man look like shiate !!how low can we go!! no wonder we have IDP's from central who have been dumped on other tribes!!

Thanks for the posting the link. Of course that clears up a lot.

What was the "IDP from central" connection with this story again?

[Luoliabiliity .]

Originally Posted by ciceraw

thanks for the posting the link. Of course that clears up a lot. What was the "idp from central" connection with this story again?

idp`s are connected because nobody is listening to thier needs or taking time to find out what they want ! who wants to go back or be resettled else where!! where is the money for them!! some were dropped off and found there way back to the camps !they had no food!! so connection with this story is- dig deep and you will find the truth!! things are not always they way they are reported!!