The University of Nairobi’s Council has placed Vice-Chancellor Prof Stephen Kiama on compulsory leave. This decision was reached during a council meeting held on Friday, 19 April 2024.
Amukova Anangwe, the Chairperson of the council, announced that Prof Ayub Njoroge Gitau has been appointed as the acting Vice-Chancellor.
The council did not disclose the reason behind this decision.
“The Council resolves that the Vice Chancellor Prof. Stephen Kiama Gitahi proceeds on leave effective April 19, 2024. That Prof. Ayub Njoroge Gitau, Dean of Faculty of Engineering, is appointed to act as the Vice Chancellor with effect from Friday, April 19, 2024,” read the memo in part.
“The University fraternity is called upon to support Professor Ayub Njoroge Gitau as he discharges his new responsibility as the Acting Vice Chancellor of the University of Nairobi,” the memo added.
