Uhuru should keep good Public Servants out of politics

For the last few days, we have seen the University of Nairobi being clouded with a drama in appointing the next Vice-Chancellor (VC). Prof Stephen Kiama was appointed by the UoN council, a decision that was later revoked by CS George Magoha. Magoha, in turn, appointed Prof Isaac Mbeche as the acting VC. The CS also dissolved the UoN Council that nominated Kiama for the VC’s post. When asked, Magoha claimed that he was acting on the president’s orders.

Now, I think Magoha knows that Kiama was legally appointed by the council. He has served as the UoN VC in the past, and he understands how the selection process is carried out. In my opinion, I think Magoha’s action of following the president’s orders undermined his integrity, honesty, and transparency, some of the most important values he has demonstrated in his career.