Prof. Kotut Vows to Revive Moi University Through Tough Choices and Green Innovation
KASS Digital
Moi University’s Acting Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Kiplagat Kotut, has pledged to steer the institution back to stability, promising a bold turnaround through strategic reforms and renewable energy investments.
Speaking during the launch of the university’s second phase of its renewable energy project, Prof. Kotut acknowledged the challenges Moi University is facing but affirmed that the leadership is prepared to take decisive and sometimes painful steps to restore the institution’s glory.
Addressing the recent controversial layoff of 900 staff members, Prof. Kotut noted that while the move was difficult, it was a necessary part of the broader recovery plan aimed at reversing the financial decline that has plagued the university.
One of the key pillars of the university’s recovery strategy is the development of a 30 MW solar power plant, part of a long-term vision to cut operational costs and promote sustainability.
The current second phase, being executed by Afriwatt Engineering Ltd, involves the installation of a 51.7KW Solar PV Grid Tie Solution at a cost of KES 4.2 million. This initiative is expected to significantly increase energy savings—from 11.12% to 32.3%—and reduce reliance on the national grid by as much as 36.9%.
Moi University has in recent years struggled with severe financial constraints that have disrupted normal operations. However, with a combination of strategic cost-cutting and sustainable energy solutions, Prof. Kotut expressed confidence that the institution is on the path to recovery and long-term stability.
