{
  "id": 3443632,
  "title": "“Beware of Team Mafisi,” Kisii University VC warns freshers",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/beware-of-team-mafisi-kisii-university-vc-warns-freshers",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-26T06:03:56.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "KahawaTungu",
    "slug": "kahawatungu",
    "url": "https://kahawatungu.com/beware-of-team-mafisi-kisii-university-vc-warns-freshers/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Kisii University's Vice-Chancellor, Prof Nathan Ogechi, has cautioned incoming students about potential sexual predators, reckless relationships, and peer pressure as they transition into university life with newfound freedom and independence. Addressing around 7,000 first-year students during the freshman induction ceremony, Prof Ogechi urged them to remain vigilant and exercise responsibility while adjusting to life away from parental supervision.\n\nHe referred to certain individuals as \"Team Mafisi\" to warn against those who might exploit young, inexperienced, and vulnerable students. Prof Ogechi emphasized that university freedom should not be mistaken for a license to engage in irresponsible behavior, and that personal responsibility was crucial in maintaining a safe and productive environment.\n\nConcerned about the consequences of unplanned pregnancies, the Vice-Chancellor highlighted the limited facilities available to support students who become parents while pursuing their studies. He mentioned the recent opening of a daycare center with only four spaces, hoping that this would prompt students to act responsibly. Additionally, the university had registered its largest number of minors, prompting those awaiting their national identification cards to exercise extra caution in their behavior.\n\nProf Ogechi cautioned students against those who might use gifts, romantic promises, or other incentives to lure them into compromising situations. He called for heightened security within the university but stressed that personal vigilance was paramount. \"The first line of security is the student,\" he repeated.\n\nBeyond personal safety, the Vice-Chancellor urged the new students to focus on more than just obtaining academic certificates. He encouraged them to embrace research, deeper learning, and intellectual curiosity, urging them to question, investigate, and discover during their university years.\n\nWith over 7,000 students joining the institution this year, Prof Ogechi expressed hope that the university would produce not only graduates but also exceptional scholars, researchers, and professionals capable of making a positive impact on society. As the freshmen prepared to embark on their academic journey, Prof Ogechi warned them to protect their dignity, resist destructive peer pressure, and make choices that would safeguard their academic ambitions. He stressed that their first year should mark the beginning of a successful story, not a tragedy caused by reckless decisions.",
  "summary": "Kisii University Vice-Chancellor Prof Nathan Ogechi has warned newly admitted students against sexual predators, reckless relationships and peer pressure as they begin university life with greater freedom and independence. Speaking during the university’s freshman induction ceremony on Tuesday, Prof Ogechi urged the about 7,000 first-year students to exercise responsibility and remain vigilant as…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}