University of Eldoret probes lecturer over pro-Ruto remarks, threats to students
The University of Eldoret is investigating a lecturer who was recorded campaigning for President William Ruto during a class session. The lecturer threatened students with expulsion if they did not support the current administration's re-election.
Why it matters
The incident raises significant concerns regarding academic freedom, political neutrality in educational institutions, and the abuse of power by faculty.
Detectives are investigating disturbing remarks from a part-time lecturer at the University of Eldoret, who was captured on camera campaigning for President William Ruto’s re-election, even going further to threaten his students if the Kenya Kwanza administration fails to recapture the top seat.
The matter, which is under investigation by the university administration, has caused a stir online, with Kenyans calling for disciplinary action against the lecturer.
In the undated clip recorded by a student inside a lecture hall at the University of Eldoret, a routine class session takes an unexpected political turn, with the part-time lecturer openly campaigning for the re-election of President Ruto.
“Take from by September when you’re in third year, the President will be who, Daktari, isn’t it? So prepare yourselves. Kama mnataka kuenda kukata miti, enda kata miti Mount Kenya, sio Sugoi this time. We are ruling for two terms…” stated the lecturer.
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