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Controversy stalks the impending appointment of the University of Nairobi vice-chancellor amid claims that the Education ministry is attempting to influence the process.
A document seen by The Standard shows that Peter Mbithi was ranked top among four candidates interviewed. Prof Mbithi scored 83.5 per cent, Prof Agnes Mwang'ombe 77.3 per cent, Prof Isaac Mbeche 68 per cent and Prof Lucy Irungu scored 67.6 per cent.
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