Staff at the Technical University of Kenya (TUK), currently undergoing a forensic audit, face possible job losses as the Ministry of Education moves to revive the struggling institution.
Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba told the National Assembly's Public Investments Committee on Education that Sh145 million had been allocated this year to pay staff salaries, but further interventions, including staff downsizing, were underway. "As part of our recovery strategy, we shall implement cost-cutting measures, including staff rightsizing, restructuring, and revenue enhancement," Ogamba said.
He revealed that since TUK was chartered in 2013, it has struggled with funding shortfalls and accumulated debts of Sh12.99 billion.
MPs questioned why these issues were only being addressed now and demanded to know who was responsible for over-employment.
