University professor impresses vetting committee for UNESCO envoy job

Prof Peter Ngure (centre) takes an oath before the Parliamentary Committee on Defence, Intelligence and Foreign Relations on October 27, 2023. [Elvis Ogina, Standard]

Peter Ngure, the current Deputy Vice-Chancellor for Academic Affairs at St. Paul's University, showcased his qualifications before the Parliamentary Committee on defence, intelligence, and foreign relations as a permanent representative nominee for the UNESCO role in Paris.

A graduate of botany and zoology from Kenyatta University, Ngure wowed the committee with a comprehensive introduction, emphasizing his extensive academic and research experience.