Moi University, one of Kenya’s premier institutions of higher learning, is currently navigating a turbulent landscape marked by a temporary closure that has left students and faculty in disarray.
The decision to suspend academic activities was prompted by escalating protests over unresolved issues, including delayed salaries and deteriorating working conditions.
At the helm of this institution during these trying times is Vice Chancellor Isaac Kosgey, who is tasked with steering the university through its challenges.
Educational background
Kosgey holds a Doctor of Philosophy in Animal Sciences and a Master of Science in Animal Sciences with Distinction, both obtained from Wageningen University in the Netherlands.
Furthermore, he has a Master’s degree in Business Administration from Kenyatta University.
His academic credentials also include a Bachelor of Science in Animal Production with First Class Honours and a Diploma in Animal Husbandry with Distinction, awarded by Egerton University in Njoro, Nakuru County.
Additionally, he earned a Bachelor of Laws degree with Second Class Honours (Upper Division) from the Open University of Tanzania in Dar es Salaam.
Kosgey also holds a Diploma in Law with Distinction from Mt. Kenya University in Thika.
Career
Kosgey is currently the Vice-Chancellor of Moi University, having assumed the role on March 20, 2018, after the tenure of Professor Laban Ayiro, who served in an acting capacity.
Before his appointment as Vice-Chancellor, he held the position of Acting Deputy Vice-Chancellor for Academic and Research from August 12, 2015, to January 4, 2016, and acted as the Dean of the Institute of Arid Lands Management at Laikipia University from May 9, 2012, to October 23, 2014.
Kosgey has also been an Associate Professor of Animal Sciences, focusing on Animal Breeding and Genetics, at Egerton University from May 1, 2010, to October 22, 2014.
Furthermore, he served as the Deputy Principal for Administration, Planning, and Development at Laikipia University College, which is affiliated with Egerton University, from October 3, 2011, to February 20, 2013.
Kosgey was the Dean of the Faculty of Agriculture at Egerton University from September 11, 2006, to September 10, 2010.
Additionally, he held the positions of Departmental Time-Tabling Officer and Examinations Officer from 2004 to 2005, and served as Chair of the Department of Animal Sciences from October 24, 2005, to September 10, 2006, at Egerton University.
