Moi University in Eldoret has announced plans to sell off animals, old tyres, and a vehicle through a public auction.
In a notice issued by Vice Chancellor Kiplagat Kotut, the university invited the public to view the items on sale between Friday, June 20, and Monday, June 23.
It stated that the auction will take place on Tuesday, June 24, at 9:30am, and will be held at the main campus Transport Department yard and the farm yard.
“Moi University shall be selling the following items by public auction on Thursday, June 24, 2025, at the Main Campus Transport Department yard and farm yard at 9:30am,” the notice stated.
According to the notice, among the items to be auctioned are 19 cows, 10 donkeys, 4 German Shepherd dogs, 3 used tyres, and a Toyota Hilux vehicle, and prices will vary depending on the item.
Bulls and bull calves will be sold between Ksh7,000 and Ksh70,000 each. German Shepherd dogs will also go for Ksh40,000 each.
Donkeys will be sold between Ksh6,000 and Ksh 15,000. Used tyres will cost Ksh12,000 while the Toyota Hilux will be sold for Ksh350,000.
Moi University is one of the public universities experiencing financial challenges over the past years. The institution has also laid off over 376 staff members due to financial difficulties.
Members of Parliament on June 17 questioned the university officials over a huge debt of Ksh8.8 billion and how the institution is working on clearing the debts.
The MPs, after their review, revealed that the institution was spending more than it could afford due to decreased student admissions and a rising wage bill
Kiplagat explained to the MPs that the Ksh8.8 billion debt includes unpaid staff loans, unremitted statutory deductions, and debts to suppliers.
“The Committee is deeply concerned about the livelihoods of the affected staff. We want assurance that the university is not using redundancy to avoid paying its debts,” Tinderet MP Julius Melly said.
