Kenya borrowed extensively from the US electoral system, yet one critical element – the Electoral College – was left out. Why didn’t we adopt this system instead of relying solely on the popular vote? The Electoral College could address historical electoral injustices and malpractices that have plagued our elections. For years, elections in Kenyan universities were conducted through a popular vote, often resulting in chaos and even fatalities. However, since transitioning to an Electoral College system, university elections have been remarkably peaceful. When was the last time you heard of violence or unrest during UNSA elections at the University of Nairobi?