- Uasin Gishu Governor Jonathan Bii publicly called on President William Ruto to intervene at Moi University during Madaraka Day celebrations
- Bii warned that over 200 employees had lost their jobs and described the institution as being in a total mess
- The governor also raised concerns about title deeds for local farms and urged Kenyans to embrace affordable housing
Amos Khaemba is a Current Affairs Editor at TUKO.co.ke, covering political and world news. Khaemba has over four years of journalism experience and joined TUKO.co.ke in 2022.
Uasin Gishu - Governor Jonathan Bii has made a public plea to President William Ruto to step in and halt the decline of Moi University, warning that the institution is in a state of crisis.
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Bii delivered the appeal on Tuesday, October 20, at the Madaraka Day celebrations held at Kipchoge Keino Stadium in Eldoret, where he painted a grim picture of conditions at one of the region's most prominent public universities.
Bii Warns of Job Losses and Low Morale at Moi University
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The governor said students and staff have been pushed to the brink, with morale among workers at a low and frustration spreading across the student body. He added that more than 200 employees have already lost their jobs as the university's troubles deepened.
"Mr. President, Moi University is going down on your watch. Students are frustrated, workers are depressed, and more than 200 employees have lost their jobs. The institution is in a total mess. Please, Mr. President, intervene and rescue this institution. It is one of the biggest educational institutions in our region. Don't watch it sink, Mr. President," Bii said.
Governor Raises Land and Housing Concerns
Beyond the university crisis, Bii used the occasion to press the national government on land matters affecting residents in the region.
He called on President Ruto to speed up the issuance of title deeds for farms in Uasin Gishu, a long-standing concern for many residents who lack formal documentation for land they occupy.
The governor also urged Kenyans to take up affordable housing opportunities as a means of preserving productive agricultural land from being converted for residential use.
He expressed appreciation for the support the national government has extended to the agricultural sector and reaffirmed the North Rift region's dedication to contributing to Kenya's economic development.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
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