Kiplagat Kotut is the Acting Vice Chancellor of Moi University and a Professor of Animal Sciences.
He was appointed in February 2025 after the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Isaac Sanga Kosgey, was placed on compulsory leave amid investigations into mismanagement and mounting debt.
Kiplagat Kotut previously served as Deputy Vice-Chancellor for Academics, Research, and Extension at Embu University.
Kiplagat also served at Kenyatta University, rising through the ranks from Graduate Assistant in September 1989 to Associate Professor and eventually Dean of the School of Pure and Applied Sciences.
In 1989, he completed his undergraduate and master’s degrees and began working as a Graduate Assistant at Kenyatta University in September.
He holds a Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) in biological sciences and a Master of Science (M.Sc.) from Kenyatta University.
Kiplagat later earned a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) from Kenyatta University.
Career Background of Kiplagat Kotut
Kotut Kiplagat is an academic researcher who has contributed to research in Rhizophora mucronata & Rhizophora.
He also has a h-index of 2 and co-authored 2 publications.
Prof. Kiplagat Kotut is a seasoned Kenyan academic and university administrator with a long career in higher education.
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During his time at Kenyatta University, he held key leadership roles, including serving as Chair of the Plant and Microbial Sciences Department from 2008 to 2011 and as Dean of the School of Pure and Applied Sciences from 2011 to 2012.
In December 2012, Prof. Kotut joined Embu University as Deputy Vice Chancellor for Academics, Research, and Extension, where he oversaw academic programs, research initiatives, and extension services.
Therefore, his leadership during this period contributed to the growth of the institution.
In February 2025, Prof. Kotut was appointed Acting Vice Chancellor of Moi University, taking over leadership at a critical time for the institution as it faced financial and administrative challenges.
Achievements of Kiplagat Kotut
After his appointment as a VC, Prof. Kotut has publicly supported research hubs such as the African Cluster Centre of Excellence in African Studies at Moi University, strengthening international academic collaborations with universities across Africa and Europe.
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He was an active academic researcher with numerous peer‑reviewed publications in environmental science, ecology, and natural resource management.
Additionally, Prof. Kotut has supervised postgraduate research, contributing to the development of new scientific knowledge and training the next generation of scholars.
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