Prof Ayub Gitau appointed new University of Nairobi vice chancellor

Prof. Ayub Gitau has been appointed as the new vice chancellor of the University of Nairobi, bringing to a close a prolonged period of interim leadership and marking the beginning of a new chapter in the institution’s academic administration. In announcing the appointment, the university council said the selection process was rigorous and affirmed confidence that the new leadership team is well-suited to steer the university forward. Prof. Gitau succeeds Prof. Margaret Jesang, who has served in an acting capacity as vice chancellor for the past year.