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Why Kenya’s decision to appoint ‘corporate’ chancellors won’t fix universities

The choice of chancellors appointed to head universities is a good indicator of the direction in which the State seeks to steer its institutions. It can foster or erode autonomy and shared decision-making.

This has been a big issue in Kenya for decades. But the country isn’t alone. The balance between university autonomy and politicisation is relevant everywhere.

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