The Kenyatta University (KU) Vice Chancellor position has been declared vacant.
In a notice dated Wednesday, January 22, the Public Service Commission (PSC) announced the vacancy while inviting applications from qualified and interested candidates.
“Pursuant to the provisions of Section 35(1)(a) (v) of the Universities Act, 2012 amended through Statute Law (Miscellaneous Amendments) Act No. 18 of 2018, the Public Service Commission invites applications from suitably qualified persons to be considered for appointment to the following vacant position in public university,” read the notice.
The details of the post and mode of application can be accessed on the Commission’s website: www.publicservice.go.ke.
PSC declares KU VC Position Vacant
Applications should reach the Commission on or before 12th February, 2025 latest 5.00 pm (East African Time).
Currently the Vice Chancellor Position is being held on acting capacity by Professor Waceke Wanjohi.
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Waceke is a university Professor with immense knowledge in plant nematology and extensive experience in research, teaching, networking and graduate training.
Before Prof. Wanjohi entry as the acting Vice Chancellor, the position of VC was held by Professor Paul Wainaina.
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His tenure was marked by several significant events including a high-profile land dispute with the government over a piece of university land intended for the World Health Organization (WHO) project.
This dispute led to his dismissal in August 2022 by the then President Uhuru Kenyatta’s administration, which was later reversed when he was reinstated three months later under President Wiliam Ruto’s government.
Wainaina later proceeded on annual leave, and Prof. Waceke Wanjohi was appointed as the acting Vice-Chancellor since April 15, 2024, indicating the end of his tenure in that official capacity.
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Elsewhere in a related notice, the PSC on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, declared the University of Nairobi (UoN) Vice-Chancellor (VC) position vacant.
In a notice , PSC invited applications for the position alongside that of the Deputy VC (Academic Affairs) in the same university.
“Pursuant to the provisions of Section 35(1)(a) (v) of the Universities Act, 2012 amended through Statute Law (Miscellaneous Amendments) Act No. 18 of 2018, the Public Service Commission invites applications from suitably qualified persons for the following vacant positions in public universities,” reads part of the notice.
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PSC at the same time readvertised vacancies for the positions of Deputy Vice Chancellor (Administration and Finance) at Kenyatta University and Deputy Vice Chancellor (Administration, Finance, Planning and Development) at Tharaka University.
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