University of Eldoret breaks silence over lecturer’s remarks warning students if Ruto loses
University of Eldoret breaks silence over lecturer’s remarks warning students if Ruto loses
The University of Eldoret has broken its silence over viral political remarks attributed to one of its part-time lecturers during a class session on Thursday, September 24, 2026.
The university said on Saturday, September 26, 2026, that it strongly condemned the remarks made while the lecturer was teaching SHUM 211: State, Society and Development at ED5.
The statement followed the circulation of a video showing the lecturer making political comments about President William Ruto and his chances of securing a second term in the 2027 General Election.
Reports about the video said the lecturer challenged students who referred to Ruto as a potential one-term president and told students from some regions to consider universities in their home areas if the President lost the election.
The university, however, distanced itself from the remarks, saying they did not reflect its official position.
“The University wishes to state unequivocally that the utterances attributed to the said lecturer do not represent, reflect, or in any way constitute the position, policy, or official views of the University of Eldoret,” management said.
The institution said it had taken immediate action against the lecturer in line with its internal regulations and due process requirements.
“Accordingly, the University has instituted immediate and appropriate disciplinary action in accordance with the applicable University policies, regulations, and principles of due process,” the university said.
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Management added that it would take further measures if the lecturer’s conduct was found to have breached the standards expected of members of staff.
The university said all its employees, including part-time lecturers, are required to observe its policies, applicable laws and professional standards.
It listed professionalism, academic integrity, respect, inclusivity and responsible conduct among the standards expected of staff while carrying out their duties.
The institution did not identify the lecturer or disclose the specific disciplinary measures taken against him.
The university also sought to reassure students and other members of its community that it remained committed to protecting their rights and welfare.
“The University of Eldoret is a national and international institution of higher learning serving a diverse student population from Kenya and across the world,” management said.
“We remain firmly committed to discharging our constitutional and statutory mandate while safeguarding the dignity, rights, safety, and welfare of all members of our University community.”
The university further reaffirmed its commitment to the rule of law, institutional accountability, academic professionalism, equality and non-discrimination.
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