A National Assembly committee on Wednesday heard how former Karatina University Vice Chancellor Prof Muchai Muchiri paid himself Sh12.49 million in gratuity just two days before his retirement, bypassing the university's official clearance process.
The Public Investments Committee on Governance and Education, chaired by MP Jack Wamboka, also questioned Sh1.8 million in transport allowances drawn by Muchiri during the 2022/2023 financial year, despite having access to a university vehicle.
According to a report by the Auditor General, gratuity is only payable after the end of a contract and subject to official clearance.
The committee summoned both Muchiri and current Vice Chancellor Prof Linus Muthuri for questioning. "It is clear that the former Vice Chancellor cleared himself before his contract ended, which is against the law.
