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Shame of Kenyan public universities promoting tribalism in hiring

Uasin Gishu residents demonstrate in Eldoret town yesterday, in solidarity with politicians who stormed Moi University to oppose the appointment of Laban Ayiro as acting Vice Chancellor. [PHOTO: KEVIN TUNOI/STANDARD]

Public universities and State-sponsored colleges have continued to violate laws on equal employment opportunities despite the National Government's efforts to end negative ethnicity.

According to the latest study on ethnic diversity and representation in 31 State-funded institutions of higher learning, only five have complied with the law on equal ethnic representation in the employment of staff.

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