This archive report was first published on 1 July 2019.
Prof. Peter Mbithi, the embattled Vice Chancellor of the University of Nairobi, has been sent on leave by the University Council, effective July 6, 2019. This move comes after the council referred his interest in reappointment for a second term to the Public Service Commission (PSC) in accordance with the University Act 2012.
According to a letter dated June 27, 2019, signed by Prof. Julia Ojiambo, the council Chairperson, Prof. Mbithi's leave is a temporary arrangement until a substantive reappointment of the Vice Chancellor is made as provided for by the law.
Prof. Isaac Mbeche has been appointed to discharge duties of the office in an acting capacity during this period. The council has reassured the University of Nairobi community and all stakeholders that it is in charge and there is no cause for alarm.
Published on July 1, 2019, by Citizen TV.
