Prof. Isaac Kibwage, vice chancellor of Egerton University, has stated that the school will end eight degree programs in order to save expenditures as the institution continues to struggle financially.
According to a local publication, the decision is expected to contribute to stability at Egerton as Kibwage works to solve the institution’s financial problems.
“As part of reorganising the institution, we are scrapping some eight degree courses that have failed to attract enough students to sustain them despite having hired lecturers for them.
“The university has identified the eight degree programs which we intend to scrap. Lecturers and staff in those departments will, unfortunately, have to exit,” said Prof Kibwage.
Programs affected:
- Bachelor Of Science ( in applied aquatic science)
- Bachelor Of Science (Wildlife management and enterprise)
- Bachelor of Technology in Civil Engineering
- Bachelor of Industrial Technology
- Bachelor Of Science (dairy land resources management)
- Bachelor Of Science (Dairy Technology and Management)
- Bachelor Of Science (soil, environment and land use management)
- Bachelor Of Science ( Integrated forest resource management)
It has also been reported that the staff working in these departments might be affected in the process and they are likely to lose their jobs.
Prof Kibwage urged Egerton lecturers to be understanding and stick to teaching because what the university raises from school fees and what the government disburses monthly isn’t enough.
“The government gives us Sh185 million per month, we raise through fees an average of Sh26 million in a month.
This is against a payroll of Sh240 million, that is why we are unable to fully pay salaries to our staff. They need to understand the dilemma and avoid downing tools,” added Kibwage.
