The new Vice-Chancellor of the University of Nairobi (UoN), Prof Ayub Gitau, inherits a financially distressed institution burdened by significant debt and facing governance challenges.

• The university is grappling with debts exceeding Sh12 billion.
• Prof Ayub Gitau has outlined a five-point reform agenda focusing on student success, digital transformation, staff welfare, infrastructure development, and strategic partnerships.
• The UoN has experienced declining global rankings and frequent staff strikes due to unresolved issues like delayed Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBAs).