Moi University Announces Condom Crisis, Asks Students To Engage In Other Activities: "Abstain"

• Moi University seems to be an institution considerate of the health and wellness of its students and staff
• It recently addressed a memo to them communicating the shortage of condoms within the varsity
• As a precaution against an outbreak of sexually transmitted ailments, the institution counselled its community to abstain, stick to one partner or procure the wares from outside shops

Kai Eli, a journalist at TUKO.co.ke, brings more than three years of experience covering politics and current affairs in Kenya.

Students and staff at Moi University were recently counselled to observe care after the supply of rubber contraceptives diminished.

In a recent memo addressed to the intended audience, the College of Health Sciences appreciated the risks posed to them due to the crisis.

"This is to inform you that currently, there is no supply of condoms to the health facilities around. Therefore, you are advised to exercise caution as follows," read the memo partly.

Advice Moi University gave students due to condom shortage?

To avert health crises that may emanate from irresponsible behaviour in the face of the limited supply of the particular contraceptive, the university asked the staff and scholars to abstain from any sexual activities.

Those in romantic relationships were counselled faithful to their trusted partners.

They were, however, given the alternative of sourcing the wares from commercial outlets outside the campus.

"Always keep yourself busy with other worthwhile activities. Prevention is better than cure," the memo added.

How financial crises have grounded Moi University

Besides running short of condoms, Moi University has been cash-strapped for a time.

Successive audit reports by the Auditor General have always indicated that the institution, situated in Kesses, 35 kilometres from Eldoret City, is broke and cannot meet its financial obligations unless it receives support from the government and lenders.

However, while acknowledging the financial crisis, vice-chancellor Professor Isaac Kosgey is always optimistic that the institution will once again bounce back to profitability.

For instance, three years ago, an Auditor General's report showed that Moi University had accrued debts upward of KSh 4.5 billion, and had its operations paralysed as lenders camped in to demand their dues.