The government will audit all public universities to ensure they have complied with regulations designed to safeguard the quality of education.
Speaking during Kenyatta University’s 39th graduation ceremony yesterday, Education Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i said some universities lacked libraries and have hired unqualified lecturers.
“Some universities only focus on building infrastructure but have failed to get the requisite academic staff. Their growth has not been matched by the required teaching staff,” he said, noting that tribalism and nepotism were rampant at public university
Dr Matiang’i asked the Kenyatta University council to conduct the recruitment of a new Vice-Chancellor fairly.
The Chancellor, Dr Benson Wairegi, and the Council Chairman, Prof Ratemo Michieka, said the university would embark on a process to recruit a new VC to replace Prof Olive Mugenda.
Mugenda outlined her achievements during the 10 years she has served as VC.
Meanwhile, the Technical University of Kenya (TUK) has became the first local institution to produce graduates with degrees in aeronautical engineering.
During the institution’s third graduation ceremony which was marked yesterday, 24 students graduated with a degree in aeronautical engineering.
TUK is the only institution in the East African region that has this programme.
TUK Vice chancellor Professor Francis Aduol said the programme had received considerable support and goodwill from organisations in the aviation industry.