Senator to table evidence on corruption, political influence at Moi University
Vihiga County Senator Godfrey Osotsi to table evidence on corruption, and political influence at Moi University
Vihiga County Senator Godfrey Osotsi to table evidence on corruption, and political influence at Moi University.
Senator Osotsi has asserted his confidence in presenting evidence of alleged corruption and political interference at Moi University, stating that these issues have contributed to the institution’s struggles.
The Chairperson of the County Public Investments and Special Funds Committee raised concerns over the influence of politics on academic institutions, especially Moi University.
In a recent Senate session, he brought attention to the university’s challenges, attributing them to political meddling and tribal biases.
Osotsi specifically referenced the removal of Professor Laban Ayiro as Vice-Chancellor, describing it as a setback rooted in political and tribal pressures.
“The situation at Moi University should remind us as politicians not to disrupt educational institutions,” Osotsi remarked, arguing that Ayiro’s leadership could have brought much-needed progress to the institution.
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Highlighting Ayiro’s subsequent success at Daystar University, which he described as having reached academic standards comparable to international universities, the former Vice Chairperson of the Implementation Committee talked on the importance of safeguarding Kenya’s educational institutions from political interference.
The Senate has allocated time for Osotsi to present his evidence next week, sparking renewed debate on the need to shield Kenya’s educational institutions from political and tribal interference, and to prioritise merit and academic standards.
Osotsi’s advocacy for integrity extends beyond education. Recently, he voiced opposition to a proposal to extend term limits for elected leaders, a move that sparked intense public debate.
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