Sen. Samson Cherarkey (Nandi) has raised concerns about the indefinite closure of Moi University due to a prolonged industrial strike by workers over alleged mismanagement of the university.

While requesting for a Statement from Standing Committee on Education on the floor of the House this afternoon, the Legislator requested the Committee to report to the House on the current financial status of Moi University and provide reasons for the delayed payment of salaries and failure by the university to remit third party deductions of more than Kshs 4.1 billion. 

Senator Cherarkey asked the Senator Joe Nyutu-led Committee to state the amount of money received by the university from the Government in the 2024/2025 financial year and indicate the student enrolment at the university, particularly under the new university funding framework. 

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