Campus Democracy Delivers New Leadership

The election cycle officially began with a joint briefing between aspirants and the CUSA Electoral Commission ahead of the polls held on 29 January 2026. The meeting outlined key timelines, campaign guidelines, and expectations for a peaceful, transparent, and issue-based electoral process.

Faculty representative aspirants later participated in structured debates that provided a platform to present their agendas and engage with students. The discussions focused on academic welfare, student representation, and effective communication between students and the university administration, with moderators emphasizing issue-based and respectful engagement.

Final preparations were reinforced through a pre-election meeting that brought together aspirants, their agents, and election officials, alongside the training of polling clerks by Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) officials. The session focused on electoral procedures, defined roles, and compliance with guidelines to ensure a credible voting process.

Earlier, resident and sports representative elections were held on 27 January 2026, allowing students to elect both male and female leaders to represent their interests in residential affairs and sports activities. The exercise was conducted in an orderly and transparent manner.

The main voting exercise on 29 January 2026 recorded strong student turnout and was conducted peacefully, reflecting the university community’s commitment to democratic values. The process culminated in the inauguration of the 19th CUSA leadership, marking the start of a new term focused on student representation and service.