This archive report was first published on 9 July 2019.
Published on July 9, 2019, the University of Nairobi has witnessed a major shake-up in its staff following the appointment of Prof Isaac Mbeche as the acting vice-chancellor.
Prof Peter Mbithi handed over to Prof Mbeche on Friday, marking the beginning of a new era at the institution.
According to sources, more than 100 staff members were transferred in a move believed to have been ordered by Prof Mbeche. The affected staff include Finance Officer Peter Busienei, who was sent on forced leave, and the head of performance contradicting, Mr Leonard Musyoka, who was moved to health sciences.
Others affected include senior administration staff and all workers in the former vice-chancellor's office, including Prof Mbithi's personal assistant Martin Mativo, who was transferred to the Kenya Science campus.
Staff members expressed fear and uncertainty about the future, citing the lack of clear criteria for the transfers.
