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Moi University

Moi University — Kenyan public university; recently involved in salary arrears disputes and expanding through Kabarnet University College in Baringo County.

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  1. June 2026
  2. The Standard

    Through collaboration between Moi University, Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital, and leading American universities, the health body has transformed HIV/Aids care and now diversified to address mental health, cancer, hypertension and diabetes.It therefore makes little clinical se

    Kenya-US Ebola deal can work, but full disclosure is needed
  3. The Standard

    Today is when we have come to ratify that this is indeed the specific plan to run our programmes as the counties under the JKP," said Godhana.JKP technical advisor Dr Edwin Odera, an economist from Moi University, outlined the financing structure, saying 35 percent of the total a

    Coast counties unveil Sh156 billion blue economy plan to drive sustainable growth
  4. Capital News

    NAIROBI, Kenya June 19 – Moi University is facing the prospect of a lecturers’ strike that could disrupt the September academic reopening if a long-running dispute over salary arrears remains unresolved.

    Moi University Lecturers Threaten Strike Over Sh1.2bn Salary Arrears Dispute
  5. May 2026
  6. The Standard

    rough joint degree programmes, Erasmus+ mobility frameworks, and collaborative research networks.The agreements, expected to be signed this week between May 25 and May 28, 2026, will involve Kabarak University, Amref International University, Strathmore University, Moi University

    Universities to launch East Africa's first EU academic corridor
  7. The Standard

    She holds a Bachelor of Education degree from Moi University and a Master of Science in Human Resource Management from the University of Manchester.

    TSC boss Mitei honoured at regions' Superwoman awards
  8. April 2026
  9. Capital News

    Kabarnet University College which is a constituent college of Moi University enrolled the inaugural cohort of 569 students in September 2025 at the former Moi Teachers Training College (TTC) Seretunin in Baringo Central.

    Govt Launches Sh1bn Kabarnet University Project in Baringo
  10. The Standard

    Ms Tuya said that the funds will support the establishment of the university, a constituent of Moi University.Tuya was speaking during the university’s groundbreaking ceremony at Kabarnet High School.

    State allocates Sh1b for construction of Kabarnet College
  11. Citizen Digital

    Defence Cabinet Secretary Soipan Tuya on Monday presided over the groundbreaking ceremony of the institution, which will operate as a constituent college of Moi University.

    Gov't announces construction of Kabarnet University College in Baringo
  12. The Standard

    Kalonzo said Prof. had impacted many public and private institutions, noting that “as a lecturer at the University of Nairobi, to the Vice-Chancellor's office at Egerton and later Moi University, to the Kenya National Examinations Council, Prof.

    Kenya mourns education icon Prof. Raphael Munavu
  13. The Standard

    The former Vice-Chancellor of Moi University died on Sunday, April 26, while undergoing treatment at a Nairobi hospital, bringing to a close a distinguished career that spanned more than four decades.

    Education reforms architect Prof. Raphael Munavu dies
Opinion

Kenya-US Ebola quarantine centre needs scrutiny on national benefits

The News

An opinion piece argues the planned US-Kenya Ebola quarantine centre at Laikipia Air Base should be evaluated on national interest and tangible outcomes—such as health infrastructure, economic opportunities, and scientific research—rather than political personalities or partisan concerns.

22 June 2026 · The Standard

Yesterday

  1. Kenya-US Ebola quarantine centre needs scrutiny on national benefits

    An opinion piece argues the planned US-Kenya Ebola quarantine centre at Laikipia Air Base should be evaluated on national interest and tangible outcomes—such as health infrastructure, economic opportunities, and scientific research—rather than political personalities or partisan concerns.

    22 June 2026 · The Standard

Sunday 21 June

  1. Six coastal counties launch Sh156 billion blue economy plan

    Six coastal counties under Jumuiya ya Kaunti za Pwani have unveiled a $1.2 billion (Sh156 billion) blue economy multi-agency action plan for 2026 to 2030, focusing on sustainable investment in fisheries, ports, maritime transport, tourism and green energy. The plan was launched at the eleventh Our Ocean Conference in Mombasa and aims to drive sustainable economic growth and inclusive development across coastal counties.

    21 June 2026 · The Standard

Friday 19 June

  1. Moi University lecturers threaten strike over salary arrears

    The Universities Academic Staff Union has accused Moi University of failing to settle outstanding salary payments despite a Sh1.2 billion government allocation for arrears accrued between 2017 and 2022, and has threatened a strike if the dispute is not resolved before the September academic term.

    19 June 2026 · Capital News

Monday 25 May

  1. Five Kenyan universities launch academic corridor to EU degrees

    Five Kenyan universities are expected to sign agreements with Romanian institution Danubius International University to establish structured pathways to European Union-accredited degrees through joint degree programmes, Erasmus+ mobility frameworks, and collaborative research networks. The initiative, being facilitated by AspiraPath LLC, is described as East Africa's first fully managed Kenya–Romania academic corridor.

    25 May 2026 · The Standard

Monday 18 May

  1. TSC chief Mitei wins East Africa Superwoman Awards

    Teachers Service Commission acting Chief Executive Officer Eveleen Mitei has been recognised as one of East Africa's most influential public sector leaders, winning the Africa's Champions Award and Superwoman Award at the 7th Edition of the East Africa Superwoman Awards 2026. She was named Most Impactful Champion in Transformative Leadership in East Africa and Kenya's Public Servant of the Year for her work on institutional reforms and service delivery improvements within Kenya's education sector.

    18 May 2026 · The Standard

Tuesday 28 April

  1. Government launches Sh1bn Kabarnet University project in Baringo

    The National government has begun construction of the first public university in Baringo at Kabarnet, with a Sh1 billion project to be undertaken by a Chinese company in collaboration with Kenya Defence Forces. The first phase of academic infrastructure is expected to be completed in one and half years, with phase two to follow in subsequent financial years.

    28 April 2026 · Capital News

  2. State allocates Sh1 billion for Kabarnet University College construction

    Defence Cabinet Secretary Soipan Tuya announced that Sh1 billion has been allocated to construct Kabarnet University College in Baringo County, a constituent of Moi University. The college admitted its first cohort of students in September at Moi Teacher College in Seretunin.

    28 April 2026 · The Standard

Monday 27 April

  1. Government announces Kabarnet University College construction in Baringo

    The government has announced construction of Kabarnet University College in Baringo County as a constituent college of Moi University, aimed at expanding access to higher education and easing pressure on existing facilities. The project will be carried out in phases, with the first phase including tuition blocks, library, auditorium, and administration block, projected for completion within 12 months.

    27 April 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Kenya mourns distinguished education scholar Prof. Raphael Munavu

    Kenya is mourning the death of Prof. Raphael Munavu, a prominent scholar whose influence shaped the country's education system and policy direction for decades. President William Ruto and other leaders paid tribute to his transformative contributions to education, including his role in advancing Competency-Based Education and his leadership across institutions including the University of Nairobi, Egerton University, Moi University, and the Kenya National Examinations Council.

    27 April 2026 · The Standard

Sunday 26 April

  1. Education reforms architect Prof. Raphael Munavu dies

    Prof. Raphael Munavu, a renowned academic and former Vice-Chancellor of Moi University, has died on Sunday, April 26, while undergoing treatment at a Nairobi hospital. He was widely respected for his contributions to science, university leadership, and education reforms, and had a career spanning more than four decades.

    26 April 2026 · The Standard

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