Program for the Moi-IUPUI reconciliation summit

MOI UNIVERSITY (MU) -INDIANA UNIVERSITY PURDUE UNIVERSITY INDIANAPOLIS (IUPUI) INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM

Title:

Towards Kenyan National Dialogue, Healing, and Reconciliation: Reform Issues in a Modern African State

Venue: Main Campus, Margaret Thatcher Library

DRAFT PROGRAMME

Wednesday, 13th – Friday 15th May 2009.

UNIVERSITY ADMINISTRATION

1. Chancellor - Prof. B. A. Ogot

2. Chairman of Council - Mr. E. Mwai

3. Vice-Chancellor - Prof. R. K. Mibey

4. Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Research & Extension - Prof. B. E. L. Wishitemi

5. Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Planning & Development - Prof. S. Gudu

6. Chief Academic Officer - Prof. K. Ole Karei

7. Chief Administrative Officer - Dr. J. K. Sang

8. Principal, Chepkoilel Campus - Prof. B. M. Khaemba

9. Principal, Kabianga Campus - Prof. W. Kipng’eno

10. Finance Officer - Ms. M. Mutwol

11. Dean, School of Medicine - Prof. F. Esamai

SYMPOSIUM OPENING CEREMONY

WEDNESDAY 13TH MAY 2009

VENUE: Margaret Thatcher Library.

GUEST OF HONOUR

HON. KALONZO MUSYOKA, EGH, MP

VICE PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF KENYA

SESSION ONE: OPENING CEREMONY

Chairman: Prof Richard K. Mibey – Vice-Chancellor

Master of Ceremonies: Prof B.E.L Wishitemi – Deputy Vice-Chancellor (R&E)

Time	Activity	Responsibility
0800 – 0900 hrs	Arrival by all Guests and Participants Entertainment	Prof B. Wishitemi
0900- 0915 hrs	Introductions	Prof R. K. Mibey
0915 – 0930 hrs	Chairman of Council address	Mr. E. Mwai
0930 – 0950 hrs	Chancellor of Moi University’s Address	Prof. B.A.Ogot
0950 – 1030 hrs	Guest of Honour’s Address and Official Opening	Hon. Stephen Kalonzo Musyoka
1030 – 1045 hrs	Health Break	All
	SESSION TWO: KEYNOTE ADDRESS
1045 – 1100 hrs	Objectives of the Symposium, Expected Output and Timelines	Prof. B. Wishitemi & Prof. Susan B. Sutton
1100 – 1245 hrs	Keynote Addresses	Amb. Michael Ranneberger Prof. E. Aseka
1245-1330 hrs	Discussion	All participants
1330hrs – 1430hrs	Lunch Break

SESSION THREE: BREAK AWAY SESSIONS

1430hrs – 1730hrs

Themes:

1. The Role of Institutions and Community Leadership in Enhancing National Reconciliation and Cohesion: Case Studies

2. Perceptions of Exclusionary Politics: Threats to Local Communities

3. Challenges of Distribution of Resources in Society:

4. Poverty, Ethnicity and Instability in Modern Societies

5. Historical Injustices, Conflicts and Development of States

6. Impunity, Accountability and Transparency in Modern States

7. Harmonization and Reconciliation. Highlighting successful initiatives at the local level, and comparative perspectives from around the world.

Refreshments 1730 – 1830 hrs

Office of the Deputy Vice Chancellor – (Research and Extension)

DAY TWO – 14TH MAY 2009 (THURSDAY)
SESSION FOUR: INSTITUTIONAL RESPONSIBILITY AND REFORM AGENDA CHAIR: PROF. IAN McINTOSH, IUPUI
0900-0925 hrs	The Church and the State in Times of Crisis: The Catholic Church Experience	Bishop Cornellius Korir
0925-0950 hrs	Institutions of Higher Learning and Reconciliation: The Moi University Experience	Prof. Richard Mibey
0950-1015 hrs	A Historical Perspective of Kenya’s Reconciliation Efforts	Prof. Bethwel Ogot
1015-1115 hrs	Discussion	ALL
1115-1130 hrs	Tea Break
SESSION FIVE: KEYNOTE ADDRESS CHAIR: PROF. S. GUDU
1200 -1245 hrs	Reconciliation and Reforms	Dr. P.L.O. Lumumba
1245-1300 hrs	Discussions	All
1300-1400 hrs LUNCH BREAK
SESSION SIX: BREAK OUT SESSIONS CHAIR: PROF. B. WISHITEMI
1400-1530 hrs	THEMATIC AREA DISCUSSIONS
1530-1600 hrs	Discussion of Break Out Session Issues	ALL
1600-1630 hrs	HEALTH BREAK	ALL
SESSION SEVEN: SYMPOSIUM SUMMING UP CHAIR: PROF. S. GUDU
1630 -1730 hrs	SUMMING UP OF INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM	ALL

DAY THREE – 15 MAY (FRIDAY) COMMUNITY DAY
SESSION EIGHT: WEAVING A FABRIC FOR THE FUTURE CHAIR: PROF. B.A. OGOT - CHANCELLOR
0900 - 09 15 hrs	Opening Remarks and Welcoming Speech	Carole Darst
0915 – 0945 hrs	Responses	Community Speakers; Rotary Club
0945 – 1030 hrs	Discussion	ALL
1030-1100 hrs HEALTH BREAK
SESSION NINE: GIVING HOPE CHAIR: AMB. MICHAEL RANNEBERGER
1100 – 1230 hrs	Giving Hope	Linda Robbins et al Dr. Naomi Shaaban, MP Minister for Special Programmes
1230 – 1250 hrs	Discussion	All
1250-1400 hrs LUNCH
1400 – 1530 hrs	Closing Ceremony	Hon. Dr. Sally Kosgei, MP Minister of Higher Education, Science & Technology
1530 – 1600 hrs	Photo sessions	all

FRIDAY 15^TH MAY 2009

Venue: Margaret Thatcher Library Hall

HON. DR. SALLY KOSGEI, MP

MINISTER FOR HIGHER EDUCATION, SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

CHAIRMAN

Prof. R. K. Mibey – Vice Chancellor

MASTER OF CEREMONIES:

Prof. K. Ole Karei – Chief Academic Officer

Time	Activity	Presenters
14.00	Arrival of guests	Conference Secretariat
14.00	Entertainment	· Traditional dancers
14.30	Remarks	· Vice Chancellor- Prof. R.K. Mibey · Chair of Council- E. Mwai · Chancellor- Prof. B. Ogot
15.00	Keynote address	Hon. Dr. Sally Kosgei, MP Minister for Higher Education, Science & Technology
15.30	Vote of thanks	Dr. J. K. Sang
16.00	Refreshments	Office of DVC R&E