{
  "id": 10610988,
  "title": "University of Eldoret Condemns Lecturer’s Remarks over Ruto re-election, Initiates Disciplinary Action",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/university-of-eldoret-condemns-lecturers-remarks-over-ruto-re",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-29T05:02:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Capital FM Kenya",
    "slug": "capital-fm-kenya",
    "url": "https://capitalfm.africa/university-of-eldoret-condemns-lecturers-remarks-over-ruto-re-election-initiates-disciplinary-action/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Nairobi, Kenya – The University of Eldoret (UoE) has strongly condemned remarks made by one of its part-time lecturers during a class session on September 24. The university issued a statement through its Corporate Affairs and Marketing Department, expressing that the comments were \"unfortunate and unacceptable\" and not reflective of the university's official stance. The video, circulating widely on social media, shows the lecturer responding to students discussing President William Ruto's prospects of serving only one term in office. The lecturer suggests that regions opposing Ruto's re-election should seek university admission in their respective areas if he loses the 2027 election. The lecturer also defends Ruto's performance and refers to previous presidents who served multiple terms. This incident has sparked reactions across social media, with some questioning the appropriateness of political remarks in a university lecture setting. The University of Eldoret has initiated immediate disciplinary action against the lecturer, in line with its policies, regulations, and due process. The institution emphasizes that all staff members, including part-time lecturers, must uphold university policies, applicable laws, professional standards, and obligations. The university reaffirms its commitment to professionalism, academic integrity, respect, inclusivity, and responsible conduct, while maintaining high standards across its community.",
  "summary": "The university said it had taken note of the remarks allegedly made by the lecturer during a teaching session for SHUM 211: State and Society at ED5 on September 24.",
  "key_points": [
    "University of Eldoret condemns lecturer's re-election remarks.",
    "Disciplinary action initiated against part-time lecturer.",
    "Emphasis on professionalism and academic integrity."
  ],
  "editors_take": "The University of Eldoret's swift disciplinary action against the lecturer signals its commitment to maintaining a neutral and professional academic environment, distancing itself from partisan views.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}