Two recent reports have revealed widespread ethnic imbalances in at least 19 public universities across Kenya, indicating a pattern of tribalism in recruitment and employment.

• About 10 of Kenya's minority ethnic communities are completely excluded from employment in these public universities.
• Reports from the Auditor-General Nancy Gathungu and the National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) highlight dominant ethnic communities occupying a disproportionate number of positions.
• Institutions like Koitalel Samoei University College, Rongo University, and University of Kabianga are cited with staff from dominant local communities making up over 70 percent of their workforce.