The students who vowed not to vacate the university premises engaged riot police in running battles.
Earlier on Wednesday, Prof Kosgey had appealed to all students to remain calm and ‘exercise utmost patience.’
Moi University students went on the rampage on Thursday afternoon after the institution’s administration announced the indefinite closure of its Main Campus in Kesses, Eldoret, following rising tension caused by a prolonged lecturers’ strike.
The university’s closure was communicated to the students on Thursday at 2pm, with all students directed to leave immediately.
