Moi University Vice Chancellor (VC) Professor Isaac Sanga Kosgey has issued a statement addressing concerns about the institution’s state of affairs, including delayed graduations, payroll issues, and operational matters.
In a memo, Prof. Kosgey explained that final-year Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery students from the 2016 cohort have not graduated due to factors beyond the university’s control.
He cited multiple disruptions, including strikes by the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Union (KMPDU), a Ministry of Health-KMPDU internship placement standoff, and the ongoing University Academic Staff Union (UASU) strike, which started on September 23, 2024.
Additionally, the six-month interruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic compounded the delays, resulting in a total disruption of 21 months for the affected students.
Prof. Kosgey assured stakeholders that the students would complete their course by February 2025.
He highlighted that other cohorts (2016–2019) in different programs have already graduated, with the 2020 and 2021 groups scheduled to graduate in December 2024, as their programs were unaffected by external factors.
Addressing financial concerns, Prof. Kosgey refuted claims that staff salaries had not been paid for months, stating that payments were up to date through September 2024, with October salaries to be released soon, contingent on staff resuming work.
He acknowledged delays in remitting some statutory deductions due to inadequate funding but reaffirmed the university’s commitment to resolving the issue.
Prof. Kosgey also dismissed reports of 1,800 ghost workers, clarifying that the institution employs 2,960 staff, including teaching and non-teaching personnel, as well as contract workers.
He defended the purchase of donkeys, explaining they were acquired for training purposes alongside other farm animals.
The VC urged the public to verify information before sharing and invited inquiries through official channels to address misinformation.
He also disclosed that the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) had summoned him for questioning on November 19 regarding allegations of fund mismanagement.
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