Education Cabinet Secretary Prof George Magoha on Friday dissolved the University of Nairobi Council.
Magoha also revoked the appointment of Professor Stephen Kiama as the University of Nairobi’s Vice-Chancellor, barely two weeks after he took over the position.
“Prof. George Magoha has 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,” a statement from the ministry read.
Kiama will however continue dispensing his duties as Deputy Vice Chancellor, Human Resource and Administration at the University.
Magoha however appointed Prof.Isaac Meroka Mbeche to take over the position of Vice Chancellor in acting capacity, pending the conclusion of the process of appointment of a substantive Vice- Chancellor.
Magoha also degazetted the University’s six council members, including Chairperson Dr Julia Ojiambo.
The other council members degazetted include; Isaac Chebon Kiprop,Hassan Abdi Mohamud, Flora Mtuweta Mighulo Maghanga, Eng. Kariuki Muchemi and Dr Jocelyn Marie Rarieya.
