A former finance manager at Egerton University has detailed extensive corruption within the institution in his new book, citing it as the root cause of its current financial woes. The claims are corroborated by the Auditor-General's report, which found the university to be in a state of significant financial distress.

• The university is reportedly in debt amounting to Sh7 billion as of June 2025.
• The book, titled 'Rooted in Hope', was authored by Prof Njenga Munene, who served as the university's Deputy Vice Chancellor (DVC) in charge of Administration and Finance from 2011 to 2016.
• Allegations include un-surrendered imprests dating back to 1992 and unreconciled student numbers and fees, suggesting a systemic issue within the university's financial management.