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May 14, 2026
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New UoN Vice Chair Dealt First Blow Hours After Appointment

New UoN Vice Chair Dealt First Blow Hours After Appointment

The prolonged leadership battle at the University of Nairobi has exposed deep divisions between the university council and the Ministry of Education, with previous appointments attracting court cases and scrutiny...

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The University of Nairobi (UoN) has appointed Professor Ayub Njoroge Gitau as its new Vice-Chancellor, defying an ongoing court order that had frozen the recruitment process.

  • The University Council approved the appointment on Thursday, May 14.
  • Professor Duke Omondi Orata accuses the council of contempt of court and plans legal action.
  • The dispute stems from a case filed in January 2026 regarding alleged violations of recruitment procedures.

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