Controversy as Varsity council sends VC packing

Meru University of Science and Technology (MUST) VC Professor Romanus Odhiambo addresses the press during a past event. [File, Standard]

With a week to the Meru University of Science and Technology's (MUST) 11th graduation ceremony, controversy has rocked the institution after Vice Chancellor Romanus Odhiambo was sent packing.

The University Council chaired by Prof Bosire Mwebi in a letter dated February 27, 2023, and addressed to Prof Odhiambo and copied to Education Cabinet Secretary and Principal Secretary for Higher Education and Research, sacked Prof Odhiambo, who has been at the helm since July 2018, citing underperformance.