Paul Wainaina, the embattled vice-chancellor of Kenyatta University, has been sacked.
This is according to a memo dated 15 August 2022, sent to the university’s staff and students by acting VC Waceke Wanjohi.
“Further to the earlier communication from the Kenyatta University Council, I write to inform you that the Council via a letter to Prof. Paul K. Wainaina, resolved to summarily dismiss him from service with effect from 5 August 2022,” read the memo.
“Therefore any communication and/or instructions from him are null and void. I, therefore, request you to remain focused and ensure that the University continues to run smoothly without any disruption,” the memo further read.
Waceke’s letter comes just one day after Wainaina wrote a letter to staff and students urging them not to take orders from the current administration due to allegations that it is not legitimately in office.
Wainaina was reinstated after going to court to challenge his suspension in connection with a long-running land dispute between State House and the university.
