Moi University blames its woes on low student enrolment, govt funding: "6k from 14k freshers"

Moi University Chairperson Explains Financial Crisis Facing Campus - Business Today Kenya

In the aftermath of Moi University’s recent closure, its subsequent reopening, and the uncertainty caused by employee work stoppages at its main campus in Eldoret, which paralysed learning for weeks, the university’s chairperson has now spoken clearly about the challenges facing the institution. Dr Humphrey Kimani Njuguna, Chairman of the Moi University Council, has stated […]

Moi University blames its woes on low student enrolment, govt funding: "6k from 14k freshers"

Moi University Council Chairman Humphrey Kimani Njuguna has elaborated on the issues that have contributed to the institution's financial challenges.

Source of Moi University’s cash struggles – People Daily

In recent times, Moi University (MU) has been at the centre of public discourse, with many attributing its challenges to tribalism. This is far from the truth. As an alumnus of the university (1987-1990) and a former faculty member (1991-2013), with extensive experience in university management, I believe the root causes lie elsewhere. Founded in […]

Moi University council blames government, new funding model for financial crisis

The Moi University Council has blamed the government following the financial crisis facing the institution. In a statement on Tuesday, November 26, 2024, the Moi University Council Chairperson Humphrey Kimani Njuguna also blamed the new funding model for the woes in the institution which is on its knees. According to Njuguna, the institution has not been able to raise enough revenue for the past twenty years, partially due to the reduction of go…

Moi University Finally Comes Clean on Mismanagement & Downfall

Moi University has come clean on the causes and timeline of its financial and administration downfall.  In a four-page document, Moi University Chairman Dr Humphrey Kimani has admitted that the financial and operational challenges have tested the institution’s resilience and ability to maintain stability. Further, he has said that troubles came from a combination of reduced revenues, increasing costs, and systemic changes in student sponsorship…