NAIROBI, Kenya – Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba on Tuesday inaugurated a new council for Moi University, expressing optimism that the fresh team will restore the institution’s once-admired status.
Speaking during the ceremony, Ogamba said the government had decided to dissolve the previous council, citing mismanagement and governance failures that contributed to the university’s decline.
“This is about ensuring order and normalcy at Moi University. The instability caused by poor leadership and governance issues must end. We are committed to making the necessary, albeit painful, decisions to bring back quality education in our higher learning institutions,” Ogamba stated.
I have this morning inaugurated the newly appointed Council of Moi University, which will be chaired by Prof. Noah Midamba. The new Council is expected to draw from the diverse experience and expertise of its members to provide leadership and reposition the University on a path…
The university has faced prolonged challenges, including financial instability and frequent disruptions to academic programs, which have left both students and staff in disarray.
Higher Education Principal Secretary Dr. Beatrice Inyangala echoed the CS’s sentiments, assuring university staff that the government is fully committed to implementing the return-to-work formula.
“Our students have suffered too long. It is time to prioritize stability and the resumption of normal learning activities,” she said.
Today marks a new chapter for Moi University as we inaugurate the new University Council. This moment symbolizes hope, renewal, and the power of education to transform lives. To the incoming Council, congratulations on your appointment! Your leadership is critical in steering…
The new council, officially appointed via a gazette notice on January 17, will be chaired by Prof. Noah Midamba, a respected academic and former university administrator.
Other members of the council include Prof. Ronald Wasike, Dr. Mercy Nyambura Kanyara, Dr. Edward Sambili, and Anne Weceke Makori.
The leadership overhaul comes as the Ministry of Education steps up efforts to address governance issues in public universities, many of which are grappling with financial woes and declining academic standards.
