Three students from Moi University are currently receiving treatment at Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital after reportedly being shot during riots that erupted on Thursday night in response to the management’s decision to indefinitely close the institution.
Among the injured are a first-year male student who suffered a ruptured kidney from a bullet wound, along with two other students in their third and fifth years who also sustained gunshot injuries.
In a show of solidarity, Moi University Students Organization (MUSO) Secretary General Cornelius Kipkoech and President Vincent Tarus visited their injured peers at the hospital.
They condemned what they described as the excessive use of force by police in response to the unrest at the main campus.
“The injuries our colleagues have sustained are a direct result of police action,” Kipkoech stated, calling on President William Ruto to intervene and prevent further deterioration of the university’s situation.
Noel Otieno, chairperson for postgraduate students, echoed these sentiments, highlighting that the university has been effectively paralyzed for the past two months, with no classes being held.
He expressed frustration over the closure, noting that students had already paid their fees while learning has come to a standstill.
Uasin Gishu County Police Commander Benjamin Mwanthi confirmed that disturbances occurred at the university and indicated that an investigation is underway to determine the circumstances surrounding the events.
“We are actively following up to understand exactly what transpired at the university,” Mwanthi commented.
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