Moi University affirms commitment to financial recovery
By Faith Lagat, July 3, 2026Moi University has assured students, staff, parents and the public that it remains fully operational and continues to deliver its academic programmes despite longstanding financial challenges.
In a statement issued on Friday, July 3, 2026, the university said teaching, learning and other core activities are continuing as planned, a day after its management appeared before the National Assembly Departmental Committee on Education to explain the institution’s financial position and ongoing recovery measures.
The university said it appreciates Parliament’s oversight role and remains committed to transparency, accountability and institutional recovery.
The appearance before the committee followed concerns over the institution’s financial position, with the university carrying pending bills estimated at Ksh9 billion. Acting Vice-Chancellor Kiplagat Kotut told MPs the university is also seeking an additional Ksh1.9 billion in the 2026/27 financial year to support recurrent expenditure.
Recovery measures
According to the university, the financial challenges have accumulated over several years and informed the government’s intervention to support its recovery.
Management told the committee that, with support from the Ministry of Education, it has implemented reforms aimed at restoring financial stability. These include strengthened financial management, enhanced revenue mobilisation, prudent expenditure controls and administrative reforms that have contributed to reducing the revenue deficit.
The university also highlighted progress in its academic operations, saying teaching and learning are proceeding on schedule across all programmes and campuses.
It said the academic calendar has been fully restored, examinations are being conducted as planned and graduation ceremonies are taking place on schedule.
Research, innovation and community engagement activities have also recorded steady growth, while staff salaries continue to be paid on time.
Deputy Vice-Chancellor for Academics, Research, Extension and Student Affairs Khaemba Ongeti told the committee that student enrolment has continued to increase, rising from about 5,000 students in 2024 to 6,800 in 2025 and about 10,000 this year. He also said the university had addressed issues affecting missing marks to ensure students progress academically without unnecessary delays.
Parliament backs recovery efforts
During Thursday’s session, the Education Committee said it would support the university’s engagement with the government and other stakeholders to address historical financial obligations.
Committee Chairperson Julius Melly also called for accountability, referring to previous audit reports that highlighted financial management concerns, including construction projects and expenditure. The committee directed the university to submit a detailed report addressing outstanding issues.
In Friday’s statement, the university acknowledged public discussion surrounding its financial position and said government support had contributed to improvements.
“This is to clarify that, thanks to continues support from the Government, the University is registering a progressive improvement in its financial position. Hence the University is in a better position to support its operations.”
Moi University said it is strengthening its governance and financial management systems to establish a sustainable financial footing while maintaining academic standards.
The institution also thanked Parliament, the Ministry of Education, students, staff, alumni, partners and the public for their continued support as it implements its recovery plan.
The Education Committee is expected to consider the university’s additional report before making recommendations on funding and other measures as the institution continues implementing reforms aimed at restoring long-term financial stability.