Moi University in Eldoret has declared at least 900 employees redundant as it undergoes restructuring due to financial constraints and an overstretched workforce.
The university, once a leading academic institution in the country, has informed the affected employees that the letters they received serve as notice of termination of employment. "Following a review of the university's operational needs and financial sustainability, your position has been identified as one that is affected by the redundancy process," the letter states in part.
The notifications were sent to employees by Acting Deputy Vice Chancellor Loyce Maru.
On Tuesday, Acting Vice Chancellor Prof Kiplagat Kotut issued an internal memo to the staff announcing the conclusion of the redundancy process and instructed them to collect their dismissal letters. "The staff right-sizing exercise at Moi University is now complete after extensive consultations with various stakeholders," stated the Acting Vice Chancellor.
