Laikipia students swap lectures for Ingwamiti Hills
A lecturers’ strike paused their studies — so they laced up their boots instead.
By Victorine Nekesa
When a lecturers’ strike brought academic life at Laikipia University to a standstill, a group of students still on campus chose adventure over idleness, heading out to explore the Ingwamiti Hills and turning disruption into discovery.
The hiking trip offered physical exercise, fresh air and the kind of unscripted bonding that lecture halls rarely provide. For students already frustrated by the strike’s impact on their studies, the hills offered a welcome reset.
Omar Joram said the group wanted to make their time count. “The strike has affected our studies, but we decided to do something meaningful. Exploring Ingwamiti Hills gave us a chance to relax, enjoy nature and create beautiful memories together,” he said.
Kevin Hassan said the outing reminded him that university life extends beyond coursework. “We explored a new place, enjoyed the scenery and bonded with friends. Experiences like these also matter,” Hassan said.
A third student, Geoffrey, said the hike reinforced the value of collective resilience. “We explored together and supported one another. It was a good reminder that we can still make positive memories even during challenging times,” he said.
The students remain hopeful that the strike will end soon and normal learning will resume. In the meantime, their afternoon on the hills served as a quiet but pointed reminder that growth does not always happen in a classroom.
Sometimes, it happens on a hillside — with good company and nowhere particular to be.
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