Moi University lecturers demand apology from VC for allegedly calling them parasites By Cyrus Sholim July 05, 2026 06:56 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter File mage of the Moi University. …
One year after Moi University rolled out an ambitious recovery plan to pull itself back from the brink of financial collapse, the crisis that nearly crippled the institution remains far from over. …
Moi University Council Chair Prof Noah Midamba, Ag VC Prof Kiplagat Kotut and Ag DVC Prof Loice Maru before the Education Committee at Continental House in Nairobi, on July 2, 2026. …
Moi University Council Chair Prof Noah Midamba, Ag VC Prof Kiplagat Kotut and Ag DVC Prof Loice Maru before the Education Committee at Continental House in Nairobi, on July 2, 2026. …
Cash-strapped Moi University plans fresh staff layoffs as debt tops Ksh.8B By Laura Otieno July 02, 2026 06:35 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter File mage of the Moi University. …
… Mitei boasts of over 31 years of experience, having acquired a Master of Science in Human Resource Management from the University of Manchester (UK) and a Bachelor of Education from Moi University. …
… Mitei boasts of over 31 years of experience, having acquired a Master of Science in Human Resource Management from the University of Manchester (UK) and a Bachelor of Education from Moi University. …
… Similarly, Louis Matekwa, then a 22-year-old Moi University student running an M-Pesa shop, continues to live with the physical reminders of the state's heavy hand after being shot through both his left thigh and left hand. …
The Directorate of Criminal Investigation has arrested Philip Kipsoi Kiyeng, director of Region Group College in Eldoret, for allegedly issuing forged academic certificates and misrepresenting the college as a Moi University affiliate. A victim who enrolled for a Diploma in Business Management was dismissed from employment after the fake certificate was flagged during verification by his employer.
The Directorate of Criminal Investigation has arrested Philip Kipsoi Kiyeng, director of Region Group College in Eldoret, for allegedly issuing forged academic certificates and misrepresenting the college as a Moi University affiliate. A victim who enrolled for a Diploma in Business Management was dismissed from employment after the fake certificate was flagged during verification by his employer.
The University of Nairobi has announced the death of its former Chancellor, Dr Vijoo Rattansi, who served as the institution's fifth Chancellor from 2013 to 2023 and was its first female Chancellor. During her tenure, she worked to expand access to higher education, strengthen academic excellence, and champion scholarships for disadvantaged students.
Dr. Vijoo Rattansi, the first female chancellor of the University of Nairobi who served from 2013 to 2023, has died. UoN's current Chancellor Prof. Dr. Patrick Verkooijen praised her as a trailblazer whose leadership expanded access to higher education through scholarships and mentorship programmes.
President Ruto's Student-Centred Funding Model, introduced in September 2023 to address underfunding at public universities, is now facing chronic funding deficits as billions of shillings for scholarships, loans, and capitation remain unfunded. The government is preparing another overhaul of university financing after successive funding formulas have all been underfunded.
When conflict-affected countries qualify for the World Cup, their participation becomes more than sport—a rare moment of national unity where citizens gather around one flag. DR Congo's return to the 2026 World Cup after 52 years exemplifies this, as the nation uses football as national therapy while managing ongoing conflict in its eastern provinces.
An opinion piece argues that political uncertainty undermines investor confidence, weakens public institutions, and limits job opportunities for young Kenyans, with effects visible in university financial troubles, healthcare concerns, and youth migration.
The University of Nairobi and seven other universities are awaiting renewal of their licences to offer law programmes, as the Council of Legal Education continues evaluating their applications under the Legal Education Act.
Kenya's two public dental schools have achieved substantial compliance with regional training standards following joint inspections by the KMPDC and CUE in April 2026, ahead of an upcoming EAC regional evaluation. The University of Nairobi School of Dentistry recorded 75.75 per cent compliance, while Moi University attained 71 per cent under the EAC inspection framework.
The Universities' Academic Staff Union (UASU) University of Nairobi Chapter has expressed solidarity with Moi University lecturers, condemning remarks allegedly made by the institution's Acting Vice-Chancellor Prof. Kiplagat Kotut during a parliamentary appearance on July 2, 2026, in which he described academic staff as "parasites living off the work of others." The union argued that lecturers in Kenya remain overworked and under-resourced despite mounting challenges at public universities, and that staffing shortages have been repeatedly highlighted by regulatory bodies.
The Universities Academic Staff Union at Moi University is demanding a public apology from Acting Vice-Chancellor Prof. Kiplagat Kotut over alleged remarks in which he described lecturers as "parasites" during a parliamentary committee appearance on July 2.
The Universities Academic Staff Union at Moi University is demanding a public apology from Acting Vice-Chancellor Prof. Kiplagat Kotut over alleged remarks describing lecturers as "parasites," reportedly made during the university's appearance before the National Assembly Committee on Education.
One year after Moi University launched a recovery plan to address financial collapse, the institution remains in financial crisis with the situation far from resolved.
Kenya will host the World Dental Federation Regional Dental Congress in Mombasa from October 21 to 23, while the country's two public dental schools—University of Nairobi and Moi University—undergo scrutiny over whether their Bachelor of Dental Surgery programmes meet accreditation requirements. The Education Cabinet Secretary directed the Commission for University Education to audit both programmes within 14 days following a legal challenge from the Consumers Federation of Kenya, which argues the programmes lack formal re-accreditation since 2017.
Moi University has unveiled a renewed plan to lay off staff as part of a rationalisation strategy aimed at pulling the institution out of a financial crisis.
Moi University has unveiled a renewed plan to lay off staff as part of a rationalisation strategy aimed at pulling the institution out of a financial crisis.
Moi University's administration will conduct a work-load analysis and lay off staff to address a severe financial crisis lasting over a decade. The institution has accumulated debt of over 8 billion shillings and pending bills exceeding 10 billion shillings.
Education Cabinet Secretary Migos Ogamba has directed the Commission for University Education to audit dental training programmes at Moi University and the University of Nairobi, following calls by stakeholders for scrutiny. The audit follows a lawsuit by Consumers Federation of Kenya claiming the institutions admitted students without proper accreditation.
A section of teachers has called on the TSC Board and President William Ruto to formally confirm Evaleen Mitei as CEO, saying she has exceeded expectations during her one year serving in an acting capacity since June 2025. The teachers cited her work protecting TSC autonomy, promoting over 30,000 teachers, onboarding 20,000 interns, and rolling out the Collective Bargaining Agreement.
A section of teachers from Nairobi Cosmopolitan Hub has called on the TSC Board and President William Ruto to formally confirm Evaleen Mitei as CEO, saying she has exceeded expectations during her one year serving in an acting capacity since June 2025. The teachers cited her role in protecting TSC autonomy, promoting over 30,000 teachers, onboarding 20,000 interns to permanent terms, and implementing the Collective Bargaining Agreement.
Maurice and Alice Shiramba, parents of 34-year-old Caroline Shiramba who was killed by a stray bullet during the 2024 youth-led protests in Kakamega town, are urging President William Ruto to fast-track state compensation for families who lost loved ones in the deadly demonstrations.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.