Barely a week after Professor Stephen Gitahi Kiama was appointed the University of Nairobi Vice Chancellor, Education CS, George Magoha has revoked his appointment.
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In the changes made on Friday, The CS also dissolved the university’s council.
UoN VC Prof Stephen Gitahi Kiama whose appointment has been revoked
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The changes were made through a special gazette CCXII-No. 10 on Friday, January 17.
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A press statement released by the Ministry of Education stated that Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Finance, Planning and Development) Professor Isaac Meroka Mbeche has been appointed as the Acting Vice-Chancellor.
The statement read in part that "In addition to revoking the entire council with immediate effect, Magoha revoked the appointment of Prof. Stephen Gitahi Kiama as the Vice-Chancellor of The University of Nairobi until the ongoing consultative process of appointing a substantive Vice-Chancellor is completed. Prof. Kiama will continue dispensing his duties as Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Human Resource and Administration at the University.
"He also appointed Prof Isaac Meroka Mbeche to the position of Acting Vice-Chancellor with immediate effect pending the conclusion of the process of appointment of a substantive Vice-Chancellor".
University of Nairobi
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The institution has moved from one crisis to another ever since Magoha exited as the Vice Chancellor sparking concerns that the this could affect quality and its ranking.
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The premier learning institution has consistently ranked first in Eastern Africa and among the best universities in Africa.
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