Former UoN chancellor Vijoo Rattansi dies
Former University of Nairobi Chancellor Dr Vijoo Rattansi is dead, UoN Chancellor Patrick Verkooijen confirms; she served from 2013 to 2023...
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Dr. Vijoo Rattansi, the first woman to serve as chancellor of the University of Nairobi, has passed away. Her death was confirmed on Thursday, July 30.
- Dr. Vijoo Rattansi served as chancellor for 10 years, from 2013 to 2023.
- Her successor, Prof. Patrick Verkooijen, and University Vice Chancellor Prof. Ayub Gitau, paid tribute to her leadership and philanthropic efforts.
- She is remembered for her transformative leadership, commitment to expanding access to higher education, and contributions to various charitable organizations including the Rattansi Educational Trust.
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Kenya Mourns Former UoN Chancellor Vijoo Rattansi - July 2026
Kenya is mourning the passing of Vijoo Rattansi, the first and only female Chancellor of the University of Nairobi (UoN), who served for a decade. Dr. Vijoo Rattansi, the first woman to serve as chancellor of the University of Nairobi, has passed away, with her death confirmed on Thursday, July 30.
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