Moi University to cut jobs, save Sh100mn monthly
Appearing before a National Assembly committee, Acting Vice-Chancellor Kiplagat Kotut said the exercise is expected to cut the university's monthly payroll by about Sh100 million...
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Moi University has been granted court permission to restart its workforce reduction initiative, aiming to significantly cut its payroll and improve financial stability. The university expects this downsizing to save approximately Sh100 million monthly.
- Expected monthly payroll savings of Sh100 million.
- The initiative involves Moi University, with Acting Vice-Chancellor Kiplagat Kotut presenting the plans to a National Assembly committee.
- The redundancy process was previously halted in 2025 but is now permitted to restart following a court order.
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