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SAIMUNER Thursday, July 5th 2018
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Colourful City: Fun at Michael Joseph Centre
The male participants were not left out. A delegate from ECOSOC also came out to perform. He unfortunately had his earpiece on while performing and had no idea what he sounded like.
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He got more of his committee members on stage with him and the dance began. A female delegate from UNHCR also joined on stage and everyone had a nice time, till the host announced a contest for the best dressed. The criterion was for the contestant to believe he/she was best dressed and the judges were going to be the truth-tellers.
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Colourful City
All routes led to the Michael Joseph Centre on Wednesday, the 4th of July which happened to be the third day of the SAIMUN conference,for the socials of the day; the Colourful City.
The guys had the same contest and had very reasonable premises for the way they were dressed. There was an delegate who dressed as the King of Egypt, a delegate who was dressed as a Nigerian in order to identify with the ongoing hysteric condition of the country. They were thereafter awarded Crayons to “colour the city” with. It was now time to award the best committee at the Global Village.
The Colourful City had been first of all preceded by different cultural displays by the different committees present in the conference. The floor was opened by SOCHUM and other committees followed, all being wonderful.
You can guess who? If your guess is as good as mine, then you’re wrong. UNEP emerged winner. The dance floor was open for all shortly after this and trust all the participants me to get on the dancefloor and show their moves, till everyone got sent home.
The event began at 7:00pm and most of the delegates were already seated in the traditional attires of their choice countries.
It was such a great night which revealed they the purpose for the Global Village and the SAIMUN conference as a whole, which is fostering unity
The event was opened by a musical performance by Mwend* Gitonga, a talented guitarist who blew the minds of his audience. Thereafter, the host for the night Joan Ntinyari, swung into action, starting with a trivia which was won by a UNEP Committee delegate. Thereafter, there was a talent show where a female delegate performed Redemption Song, by Bob Marley and Hello by Adele was performed another female delegate.
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Colourful City
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By Linda Ngari Animals. They all give an oxymoron of feels. Cute, ugly, deadly, friendly et al. Matters animal cognition and intelligence are quite mind blowing though. 1. Apes are not the smartest animals. Not even humans. A study by the Reader’s Digest reveals that dolphins and whales are the smartest. 2. Dogs, though often revered as very clever, have the intelligence of a two-year old. 3. Raccoons are detective animals. They can pick locks. They are 4. The owl has bigger eyes than its brain. It moreover has special feathers that help it fly silently and glide quietly over unsuspecting mice or any other prey. 5. Sharks have rough sand-papery skin that would leave you bleeding if you accidentally brushed against it. 6. Polar bears have the strength of 10 men and are said to be the strongest predators such that a smack by their paw can actually knock a head off its neck. 7. In most animal communities, girls run the
world. From the greatest in the jungle such as whales, lions, elephants, hyenas and bees, to the minuscule yet probing such as ants and moles. Even porcupines. 8. Finally, ladies and gentlemen. Despite lacking size, weight, claws and whatnot, the skunk is said to be the most respected animal. All thanks to its odor. 9. Need I mention that pigs are actually clean animals if we are referring to nothing but their physical muddy look. In case you are judging a pig by its cover, hey are said to often roll in mud so as to keep cool. 10. A group of crows is called a murder. Hence the color (or maybe not). 11. Finally, ladies and gentlemen. Despite lacking size, weight, claws and whatnot, the skunk is said to be the most respected animal. All thanks to its odor.
Disabled or still able? By Ventura Kireki In society today, there are people who will say life is not fair and end up wallowing in self pity. At the same time, there are those who believe that the fact that life is not fair to everyone in one way or another makes it fair. Hence they choose to work with what they have to achieve their level best. One such person who falls in the latter category is a lady known as Crystal Asige. Crystal Asige is the founder of Chemi Chemi Live. She is also a singer, songwriter and also a video producer. Somewhere along the way in her life, things began to change for the worse. She started developing problems with her eyesight and by the time she got to university things were going haywire. Upon getting checked up, she was diagnosed with glaucoma, an eye disease that can lead to blindness. What made this diagnosis even more devastating was that she was studying Film and Theatre.
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Crystal Asige
Eventually, her eyesight began to deteriorate even more and as had been predicted by the eye specialists, she lost her sight. However, despite all this, she still manages to do great things like producing videos and advancing her music career. Just because she sees darkness now, her future has not become any dimmer.
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Secretariat Interview: Daniella Oluoch By Michael Omondi
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What is your name and occupation? My name is Daniella Oluoch. I am a student at Kenyatta University; studying counseling and psychology and part of SAIMUN as the Under Secretary General for outreach and recruitment.
You’ve outlined your role, so how did you become part of this SAIMUN team? The first SAIMUN applications were released and I actually applied for chairing and training cause I had done MUN before and chairing and training – chairing especially – is something I always wanted to do. So I applied for that, I was shortlisted and went for the interview and got this role for outreach and equipment. When we started not all roles were clearly defined, so now we were clearly defining what it is we need to do and what needs to be done under outreach and recruitment. I pioneered that and I’ve now done it for 2 years. That’s how it started. So how has the experience been so far? The experience is amazing! I think one of the best things we have is the team. The secretariat team is like nothing else. It’s a very solid team, very reliable team and when you find that in any place you work it makes everything much easier. Being a new conference where many things had to be defined, it was very exciting being part of the process of defining different roles, understanding the different things that need to be done to make a conference what it is, seeing how much can one person manage, can all this fall under that department etc. So it’s been an amazing experience so far. It’s challenging in its own way but it is a challenge that you can learn from. What can you say are some of the challenges
you’ve experienced? I would say in general having done it twice, there are certain things. At the beginning for example; allocations were not closing their deadline earlier. Timelines are very important so that was one of the challenges we had earlier. We didn’t know how much time we need for everything, we either put too little time or too much time for a certain activity. That was one challenge; clearly defining the timelines which we are learning from that. Another challenge is getting people to believe in your dream and sponsor you. You’ve been in SAIMUN for about 2 years. What is your next target or what do you intend to do next? Do you still intend to stay at SAIMUN? (Laughs) well I’d like to leave that as a surprise. Let’s see but in general speaking SAIMUN has become like our baby if I may put it that way. So we (secretariat) are very protective of it and we really all want it to succeed. For me SAIMUN is something I want to see go on for years. In terms of the next step for me that’s a surprise but other than that SAIMUN is something I’ll always support. What do you think will be Daniella’s legacy once she leaves SAIMUN? I think being a team player and helping in creating the structure that makes conference amazing. Anything that functions well has to have good structure and currently what I would say the team and I being part of have done, is we’ve clearly defined that structure and we’ve set such a good foundation and standards for SAIMUN such that we can only go higher from the bar we’ve set. In a nutshell I would say setting a good structure, setting good standards. Just to wind up, what advise would you give to other people who have the intention of being part of an MUN organizing team? Go for it! You never know anything until you try and its hard work but so is every good thing in life. Nothing comes easy. Also, I usually tell people always do your best, you’re the only one who knows what you’re best is. Ensure you always do that and don’t block yourself. You never know until you try.
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Global Village: Cultural Diversity at #SAIMUN18
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and mingled for a bit before Alex Odera recited a deep poem about facing strife and overcoming it. The delegates supported him fully by backing him up with their vocals. They then present yet another song worthy of competition. Even while leaving they left with a gospel.
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Global Village
The Global Village started with a buildup of excitement. It was opened by a video compiled by the Communications Team, inviting the delegation to enjoy themselves. After the video, the presentations prepared by the various committees were dived into almost immediately. The SOCHUM Committee was first in line and did nothing but raise spirits further. Beginning their presentation session with a choreographed dance led by their Chair, brought the crowd to the top of their voices. Unsated, they presented the song “Daima Kenya”, harmonizing the whole delegation. Next was none other than the Security Council themselves. Granted, theirs was the most unique presentation of all. They started strongly with a Maori haka dance, performed by two male representatives as the rest added to the dramatics. As if this wasn’t enthralling enough, they decided to dance. It was no ordinary dance, no. They projected the classic Cha-Cha Slide! Naturally everyone was urged to stand and join in. Given the high spirits, most did. UNEP Committee rose to the occasion with their dynamic entry. With a cool Indian song playing, the committee members moved in unison as they gathered at the front. There, a spoken word piece was performed by Daniella, a current high-school student. It was entitled “Tears.” A beautiful piece that spoke of how no matter the diversity of culture, what unites us all is the tears from our struggle… “If every tear could say a word, we’d have an ocean of stories.” After a short dance by the UNEP Committee, the DISEC brought in their own style. They came in jamming to Walk it Talk it by Migos. They came in separated; girls and boys. They met at the centre
The Gossip Girl was doing her rounds and brought about compelling stories that she would leave at the peak of suspense. Vibes were in the air flowing as if it’s usual. Roses were being passed here and there and it was quite clear that love was in the air. UNHCR’s performed a slow dance to a Somali song. This was after making their trap entrance to the song New Freezer. The second last committee came to the podium dancing. ECOSOC slow danced to a traditional African song named Araje by Massamba. They suddenly picked up the pace with the upbeat Dhaanto Cusub Dirgaax and Dame tu Cosita and finishing off with Sauti Sol’s Short and Sweet. The Crisis committee wasted no time in arrival. The delegates waltz in with Sura Yako playing in the background. Without a shred of hesitation, they moved their bodies to the rhythm of Githurai. Led by an enthusiastic delegate, they seemed unstoppable. The event was coming to a close with a presentation from USIU’s Somali Community. Since Somalia’s Independence Day was but a few days ago, they felt it cordial to grace us with a cultural dance in order of Somalia’s 58th year independent. The dance itself was quite enjoyable and admirable to look at. It was a great experience. All in all, the Global Village was a wonderful success.
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ECOSOC: The Dancing Committee
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Q: Any feedback to the SAIMUN Secretariat? A: Honestly, all I can say is just praises. This take a lot of initiative to organise from what I have seen. It is such an official venue with a lot off students coming from different countries. They have done an awesome job. A week-long interview and so many students, so many good topics, so many moving debates. So, I just have praise for them.
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SAIMUN 2018 has been privileged to host 100 International delegates. The Daily SAIMUNER was able to interview three of them and this is what they had to say. AYOMIDE ALAJOGUN from Nigeria in the Press Team Q: How has been your experience in SAIMUN? A: So interesting and exciting. Like the best I have ever felt in a long time. Q: You are a member of the press team, why did you choose press over being a delegate? A: Okay, actually I have been involved in two different MUNs, so I wanted to have a feel of what it pertains outside the delegate zone and I wanted to have a feel outside my field because I am a law student. I have also hade a flare for journalism so I wanted to get a feel of what it is like and so far, it has been wonderful.
YANIS BENSADA from England. Delegate of Security Council Q:How has been your stay in Kenya? A:Very nice, I really enjoy it. It is slightly colder than I expected but other than that it is quite nice. Its really enjoyable. People are really heartwarming, kind and everyone is welcoming Q: You plan are to travel, where are you going and what are you most looking forward to? A: I am going on vacation, finally, to go see my friends and maybe go around Kenya to see a bit of it and then generally, to enjoy my time here as a free student. Q: So, you have friends in Kenya? A: Quite a few, yes. Some of them study with me in the university and some here. Q: I have to ask, which Kenyan food do you like best? A: Chapatti.
ZACHARIA MOHAMMED from Canada. Delegate of SOCHOM Committee Q: What has been your most exciting experience in SAIMUN? A: Well coming in on for the first day, the opening ceremony it was very different from what I expected. It had such an official layout, there were a lot of people, the room was packed with people from different countries and all these inspirational words from key note speakers so it totally started on an energising buzz. So, I would say that that for me was the most exciting moment knowing that this momentum should continue on unto the week which was very exciting Q: Would you come back next year? A: Definitely, if I get a chance come next year I would.
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Tomorrow Closing Ceremony: Awarding Look out for: Thursday 5th July 2018 9:00 am-12:00 pm General Assembly 1:00 pm-2:00 pm Today’s weather: Lunch Nairobi 2:00 pm-4:00 pm General Assembly
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Dear SAIMUNERs, Another day and yet more gossip. There are hands down handsome men that have caught our eye. Girls are writing to me, declaring their love for them. DISEC delegate of Solomon Island, rumor has it that you are looking for a lady despite the fact that you received roses from four ladies in the same school or the fact that you were spotted with the delegate of Samoa having a moment. I have to ask, what are you looking for? Or perhaps you are like the UNHCR delegate of Malta who has been caught ‘changing girls like clothes’. Keep writing to me. You are my eyes and ears. All my Love, Gossip Girl XOXO
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