Moi University has issued redundancy notices to hundreds of its employees, citing over-staffing concerns.
The university attributes the surplus workforce to the return of staff to the main campus after several satellite campuses were granted charters.
In a communication to staff, Acting Deputy Vice Chancellor for Administration, Planning, and Strategy, Loice Maru, explained that the decision was driven by widespread financial difficulties affecting all departments.
The notice stated:
“We regret to inform you that, due to the current financial constraints facing the University, a decision has been made to implement a Right-Sizing Exercise. This process has been conducted in accordance with Section 40 of the Employment Act, 2007, and the relevant provisions of the Collective Bargaining Agreement.”The notice further explained that, after a comprehensive review of the university’s operational requirements and financial viability, certain positions have been declared redundant.
Employees affected by the redundancy will receive all terminal benefits as stipulated by the Employment Act and the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement.
Staff members were instructed to collect their redundancy letters from designated locations between May 14 and May 16, 2025.
