Kenyatta University appoints Prof. John Okumu substantive Vice-Chancellor

Prof. Okumu thanked the University Council for its confidence and pledged to provide visionary, inclusive and transformative leadership...

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Prof. John Okumu has been appointed the new substantive Vice-Chancellor of Kenyatta University, effective July 27, 2026.

Prof. Okumu, a Professor of Physics, brings nearly four decades of experience to the role.
He succeeds Prof. Paul Wainaina, whose tenure was marked by disputes with the government.
Prof. Okumu previously served as Deputy Vice-Chancellor in charge of Academic Affairs and was the Acting Vice-Chancellor since January 2026.

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