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April 17, 2026
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Freezing of accounts pushes Moi University to the brink

Freezing of accounts pushes Moi University to the brink

Prof Kotut warns of a 'full-blown institutional shutdown,' with the freeze hitting staff salaries, student services...

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Moi University is facing a severe operational crisis after its key bank accounts were frozen by the High Court over a debt exceeding Sh1 billion.

  • The debt stems from a 25-year-old botched construction deal for the Faculty of Science complex.
  • The university's acting Vice-Chancellor, Prof Kiplagat Kotut, stated that complying with the court directive and sustaining operations, especially with the upcoming enrolment of first-year students, will be extremely challenging.
  • The frozen accounts, spread across multiple banks, exclude those designated for specific purposes like research and student scholarships.

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