- Auction set for Tuesday, June 24, 2025, at Moi University Main Campus
- Items include bulls, donkeys, pigs, German Shepherd dogs, tyres, and a Toyota Hilux
- Prices range from Ksh 3,500 to Ksh 350,000
- Buyers must pay a refundable bid fee of Ksh 2,000 (items) and Ksh 20,000 (vehicle)
- Viewing window runs June 20–23 at Kesses
- Auction follows rising financial strain and staff unrest at the institution
Moi University has officially announced a public auction that has left many talking, not just for the timing, but also for the unique items on sale. The move comes as the institution faces escalating financial challenges, prompting new ways to raise income.
The sale is scheduled for Tuesday, June 24, 2025, and will take place at the main campus farmyard and transport department in Kesses, Uasin Gishu County.
A notice signed by Prof. Kiplagat Kotut, the Acting Vice Chancellor, listed a surprising mix of livestock and equipment. Among the animals up for grabs are:
19 bulls and bull calves, priced between Ksh 7,000 and Ksh 70,000m10 donkeys, with price tags ranging from Ksh 6,000 to Ksh 15,000. 4 German Shepherd dogs, each going for Ksh 40,000. 10 pigs, valued between Ksh 3,500 and Ksh 7,000. 3 used tyres, priced at Ksh 12,000 each. 1 Toyota Hilux double cabin, listed at Ksh 350,000
Bidding Rules and Viewing Dates
Interested buyers will need to pay a refundable deposit to take part: Ksh 2,000 for animals and general items, Ksh 20,000 to bid for the vehicle
The university has warned that any successful bidder who fails to complete payment will lose their deposit.
Members of the public can view the items from June 20 to June 23, between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM daily.
Financial Woes Behind the Sale
While it’s not uncommon for universities to dispose of assets, Moi’s choice of auction items—especially donkeys and pedigree dogs—has drawn curiosity and sparked online chatter.
The institution, once a pillar of academic excellence, has in recent years battled with delayed salaries, halted projects, and declining enrollment, pushing it to explore non-traditional revenue sources.
With the auction just days away, eyes are now on how much Moi University can recover—and whether this signals a bigger financial crisis within Kenya’s public university system.
