Moi University alumnus under the banner “Restore Moi University” has demanded the removal from office of the Vice Chancellor (VC) Professor Isaac Kosgey.
The alumni, who held a meeting with Education Cabinet Secretary (CS) Julius Ogamba, also called for the dissolution of the university’s governing council.
Speaking on Monday, Governance and Education Advocacy expert Janet Muthoni said the mismanagement of funds had contributed to the ongoing strikes and disruption of learning in the university.
Muthoni, who is also a former Secretary General Moi University Students Association (MUSO), said the government should make changes in the management of the university.
“No taxpayers’ money should be thrown into the university until the management has been overhauled,” Muthoni said.
The alumni noted that the government’s proposal of a Ksh4 billion bailout to address the university’s financial crisis will not work with same management. They also demanded for a forensic audit by the Auditor General.
Juliet Kimemia said as alumni they will not sit and watch as the university go down the drain and drastic actions must be taken.
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University President Vincent Tarus said the students have missed classes, and some are struggling to graduate and the government must find a solution to the issues raised.
Homa Bay County Senator Moses Kajwang’ and Ugenya MP David Ochieng’, who are both former students, attended the meeting.
The university lecturers and other workers continue with their strike after the nationwide strike was called off. They are demanding for payment of their salary arrears amounting to Ksh8.6 billion.
Last week, Prof Kosgey presented himself at the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) offices in Eldoret over mismanagement of the institution.
The EACC has listed 11 projects, valued at Ksh2.2 billion, as those under investigation. Among them is the proposed construction of a school of public health, dentistry and nursing and related works for Ksh726.4 million, among others.
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