By Wasike Elvis
The recently appointed Moi University Vice-Chancellor (VC) Prof. Isaac Kosgey has challenged staff at the university to offer their best in order to reclaim the university’s lost glory.
In his first address to the university staff since he assumed office, Prof. Kosgey urged them to maintain high ethical standards while on duty.
“I want us to create a university where all of us belong. We are going to institute a lot of changes and if you find us running, please join us, otherwise you will not be with me in Moi University,” said Prof. Kosgey.
He spoke when he commissioned the renovated walkway leading to the main administration block at main campus recently.
“Whatever resources you are entrusted with, use them prudently. Do the right thing. If you don’t do things right, I want to assure you that you won’t be here with me.” Prof. Kosgey added.
He applauded the former acting Vice Chancellor, Prof. Laban Ayiro, for initiating several development projects at Moi University, among them the walkway he commissioned.
The VC said the new-look walkway lights up the image of the university, noting that he has initiated more projects that will turn around the institution’s outlook including fixing of leaking roofs in lecture halls, paving of roads at main campus and construction of kitchenettes for students who wish to cook.
Acknowledging the dwindling number of students and the growing competition in the university education sector, Prof. Kosgey called for investment in alternative projects to generate revenue for the university.
He said the university will work with the community through an elaborate corporate social responsibility framework in animal breeding, public health and business.
“Universities do not only exist for knowledge generation but also for empowerment of the people,” noted Prof. Kosgey.
