Moi University has announced a massive layoff of its staff.
A notice by the varsity Vice-Chancellor Isaac Kosgey stated that the institution has been facing difficulties in meeting its wage bill.
"Over the years, the University wage bill has been increasing, currently taking up over 70 percent of the capitation from the exchequer," Kosgey said.
He also divulged that the university revenues have been dwindling hence making it impossible for the institution to remain afloat.
"The University is unable to sustain the growing wage bill and as such, it has become necessary to undertake right-sizing of the human resource to ensure the sustainability of the university and its operations," he added.
"Towards this end, the University is considering a reduction in staffing levels that will call for compulsory redundancies."
Kosgey did not, however, reveal when the rooming sack of staff will be affected.
