Subtribe politics rear ugly head into the appointment of Meru University VC

Meru University of Science and Technology Chancellor Dr James Mwangi (also Equity Bank CEO) reads his speech at the third graduation ceremony, on Friday. [Martin Mwenda/Standard]

Influential Meru leaders are pushing for the appointment of a vice chancellor from outside Mt Kenya region to insulate the Meru University of Science and Technology from local politics.

President Uhuru Kenyatta reappointed Equity Bank CEO James Mwangi as the university chancellor last week, triggering what sources in Meru say is intense lobbying for the VC position.