Moi University Vice Chancellor sent on 8-month leave as part of sweeping leadership changes
The council has also sent two Deputy Vice Chancellors, Isaac Migeni and Henry Kiriamiti, on one-year leave as part of the sweeping leadership changes.
Moi University Vice Chancellor Isaac Kosgey has been placed on a compulsory 8-month annual leave, effective January 30, as part of efforts to restructure the university’s management.
The decision, which was announced by the university's council chairperson Noah Midamba on Saturday, comes after a meeting held on Thursday and Friday this week.
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The council has also sent two Deputy Vice Chancellors, Isaac Migeni and Henry Kiriamiti, on one-year leave as part of the sweeping leadership changes.
Additionally, the university's Chief Finance Officer and Legal Officers have been suspended pending investigations into ongoing issues within the institution.
Moi University Vice Chancellor Prof Isaac Kosgey sent on eight-month leave.
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The Moi University Council has appointed Prof Kiplagat Kotut to act in his position. The council at the same time suspended the university's chief finance officer and legal officer. pic.twitter.com/gDDjKzVKPZ
In the wake of these changes, Professor Kiplagat Kotut has been appointed as the acting Vice Chancellor.
The reshuffle follows the appointment of the new university council by Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba earlier this month.
The University Council Chairperson explained that the Vice Chancellor's continuous accumulation of leave days had raised concerns and led to audit queries for the institution.
According to Section 28 of the Employment Act (2007), the Public Service Human Resource and Procedure Manual 2016, and Clause 10 of your employment contract provide for 45 working leave days per annum.
"However, it has come to the notice of the University Council that you have accumulated a substantial number of leave days equivalent to eight months," the council noted.
"The above notwithstanding, leave is necessary for rest and rejuvenation for an employee's health and performance. Based on the above, the University Council has unanimously resolved in its meeting held on January 30, 2025, that you proceed on 8-month leave," the council added.
The council chairperson also revealed that the university's two Deputy Vice-Chancellors, Isaac Kimengi and Henry Kiriamiti, have been placed on a one-year sabbatical leave.
Additionally, the new council has suspended the university's chief finance officer and legal officers while investigations are ongoing.
The new council, appointed by Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba earlier this month, has been tasked with restoring order to the troubled university.
In a Kenya Gazette notice dated January 17, 2025, Ogamba appointed Ronald Wasike, Mercy Nyambura Kanyara, Edwin Sambili, and Anne Weceke Makori as members of the new council, while also revoking the appointments of Clara Samiji Momanyi, Christopher Khaemba, Eusilah Jepkosgei Ngeny, and Susan Amlango Aletia.
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