Prof. John Okumu has been appointed the new substantive Vice-Chancellor of Kenyatta University, effective July 27, 2026. He will be the seventh VC in the institution's history.

• Appointed a substantive Vice-Chancellor, effective July 27, 2026.
• The new appointee is Prof. John Okumu, succeeding Prof. Paul Wainaina.
• The appointment was announced by the Chairperson of the Kenyatta University Council, Prof. Clara Momanyi.