Maseno University has a new king and queen in town following beauty pageantry held on the climax of this year’s Cultural week.
Many, however, are airing dissenting views against the decision of the beauty pageantry judges naming Aileen Audrey, a second-year Fashion Design student, Miss Maseno 2019/2020. The sad bit is that some people took to social media to bully beautiful Audrey. Evance Otieno, a third-year Procurement and Supply Chain Management student was voted Mr. Maseno University
Campus Vibe caught up with Audrey and spoke to her about her views given her crowning atttracted quite some uncouth remarks on social media.
Where do you hail from?
I come from Rusinga Island, on
Yes. And I come from a middle class family where I can say I never missed essential needs as a child.
What do you model?
I am passionate about modeling. It’s been in me since primary school. That also influenced the course that I take now. That’s why I joined others in the auditions and here I am.
What is your message to those bashing you online?
God created us in his own likeliness; no one should criticise the other because they have something that others lack.
Where do you see yourself in the next five years?
This crown has provided a lee-way to participate in international contests. Through social media has made me famous, I have to use this chance to soar to greater heights. I also have a dream of opening a clotheline and modeling agency without discriminating both the dark skin and the light ones too.
What is your take on cyber bullying?
The government should not allow cyber-crime perpetrators to go unpunished. They should face the wrath of the law since individuals on the receiving end get heavily traumatized.
Streets had it that you wanted to commit suicide…
That is a lie. I have never thought of doing so despite having challenging moments.