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Moi University

PREMIUM Debts, bad decisions and skewed projects: The trouble with Moi University

Instead of celebrating 40 years since its inception, the university is in a financial hole.


  1. PREMIUM Primary school head teachers want promotions for managing JSS

    They say the creation of comprehensive schools under one board of management with a single head teacher comes with added responsibilities.

    Kenya Primary Schools Head Teachers Association
  2. Moi University staff set tough conditions for its reopening

    Uasu and Kusu members want an immediate release of salary and deductions before dialogue.

  3. Senior officials monitor KCSE on day one of theory exam, amplify calls for integrity

    On Monday, more than 965,000 candidates started with English in the morning session and Chemistry Paper One in the afternoon.

  4. UoN urged to take action on top official with ‘fake’ papers

    EACC boss writes to varsity council over the irregular position of Chief Operations Officer.

    University of Nairobi
  5. PHOTOS: Over 965,000 candidates begin writing KCSE theory tests

    This year's candidature is an increase from the 899,453 candidates who sat for the exam in 2023.

  6. Funding pressure piles up as candidates sit KCSE tests

    The third cohort of qualifiers will balloon the budget meant to fund the new funding model.

  7. PREMIUM Moi University crisis deepens 

    Senate fails to unlock stalemate between university staff and management over Sh10 billion pay arrears.

    Moi University
  8. PREMIUM Inside Kuppet-Ruto State House talks

    Kuppet branches nationwide face pecuniary embarrassment in meeting operations costs.

    William Ruto
  9. PREMIUM Strikes and cash crunch: The crisis crippling Kenya’s universities

    Striking university staff are demanding better pay and good working conditions.

    Uasu strike
  10. KCSE will continue as scheduled despite public holiday, says Knec boss

    Knec boss says it's too late and any changes would cause more confusion.

    Dr David Njeng’ere
  11. PREMIUM Prof Karega Mutahi: The man who chose his destiny

    Those who knew him would attest that integrity was synonymous with his name, even as he navigated the treacherous waters of a political arena.

    Karega Mutahi
  12. New varsity funding model will cater for needy students, government says

    Ministry of Education maintains that the model does not discriminate against certain classes of students.

    University students protest
  13. PREMIUM After KPSEA, what next?

    The assessment which was introduced three years ago marks the end of primary education.

    Lake Primary School
  14. PREMIUM Inside the plan to export thousands of unemployed teachers

    CS Ogamba says plans are underway to have Kenya listed as an English-speaking country to qualify for sending the teachers to work abroad.

    Julius Migos Ogamba
  15. PREMIUM Sh5.3bn: Price of stalemate between striking dons and state

    Unions had called a general strike last month over delayed negotiations and the implementation of salary agreements.

    Lecturers strike
  16. Scaled down police presence as KPSEA begins

    Tests that replaced KCPE exams to end on Nov 1.

  17. Court declares lecturers’ strike unprotected, calls for resumption of talks

    Labour court restrains Uasu from calling on its members or inciting them to participate in the strike.

  18. PREMIUM Ruto says government is ready for Grade 9, but reality on the ground is different

    Cabinet Secretary for Education Julius Ogamba says that only 3,500 classrooms have been completed.

    school girl
  19. PREMIUM Frustrated student: ‘Why I’m dropping out of university’

    The first-year Bachelor of Education (Special Needs) student at Kenyatta University is yet to pay her first semester fees.

    Sarah Awuor Ouma,
  20. Lecturers' strike: Learning paralysed at several universities

    A spot check established that academic programmes were affected at several public universities.

    DNUASUStrike1809y
  21. Bedridden KCSE candidate’s passionate appeal for help

    His need for a bone marrow transplant is critical.

  22. Crisis looms in universities as lecturers resume strike

    "There will be no teaching, no marking and no invigilation of exams until the money hits our accounts."

    Constantine Wasonga
  23. Exam cheating: CS pushes for trial by special courts

    Mr Ogamba says cheating in national exams is a serious crime and urges Kenyans to help the government in fighting it.

    Julius Ogamba
  24. PREMIUM TSC to advertise 20,000 new JSS jobs next week

    TSC has recently completed the hiring of 46,000 junior school teachers on permanent terms.

    Kuppet
  25. Why Knut wants sabbatical and elections leave for teachers

    The union says teachers should not lose their jobs or benefits while pursuing professional development or political ambitions.

  26. Court allows Hillside Endarasha to reopen boarding wing

    This will allow 24 KPSEA candidates to sit their national exams. 57 others will take the exams as day scholars.

    Hillside Endarasha Academy in Kieni, Nyeri
  27. PREMIUM Preparations for transition to Grade Nine in shambles

    There is an acute shortage of teachers, particularly for science subjects and inadequate infrastructure to accommodate learners.

    Nancy Macharia
  28. PREMIUM Tips for parents on coping with 10-week school holiday

    Long breaks away from school come with attendant challenges, especially for parents.

  29. KCSE candidates to receive Maisha Cards before exams end

    The transition to a paperless system for ID applications allows users to apply via the eCitizen portal.

    Julius Bitok