New Kenyatta Universty VC to be picked soon, says Fred Matiang'i

Vice Chancellor of Kenyatta University Olive Mugenda makes a speech during her Farewell Dinner at Hilton hotel on 27th April 2016 DAVID GICHURU

Recruitment of a new Kenyatta University Vice Chancellor will be based on competence, fairness and transparency.

Education Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang'i said that the Commission for University Education is set to start the selection process. "Becoming a successor in academics and being successor in leadership are two different things.

We will be looking for someone with a rich background, not only in academics but also with demonstrable leadership skills," he said on Tuesday.