No workers’ cash has been embezzled, says Magoha
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By RAWLINGS OTIENO
| Jan 15, 2014
By RAWLINGS OTIENO
University of Nairobi Vice-Chancellor George Magoha has exonerated the institution from allegations that part of the Sh3.9 billion meant for staff salaries and house allowances was embezzled.
He instead disclosed that about Sh1.4 billion was given to the university and it was used for intended purpose.
Prof Magoha dismissed allegations made by the University Academic Staff Union and Kenya Universities Staff Union that university chiefs swindled money negotiated between the unions and the Government for staff salaries.
“Let me clarify that we were given slightly over Sh1.4 billion and we have used the money for its purpose. The accounts are open for scrutiny and that’s what we have given the Government and the unions,” said Magoha.
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He added that only Sh12.2 million has remained from the funds advanced.
Magoha warned his staff from resorting to industrial action over the union’s allegations.
“University of Nairobi staff should resort to industrial action at their own peril. They will have to show a good reason why they abscond duty, because as far as we know, we have set records straight. The accounts are available for their scrutiny,” added Magoha.