Meru University closed indefinitely after students riot

Embattled Meru University VC Romanus Odhiambo. [Mutembei, Standard]

Anti-riot police lobbed teargas to disperse the angry students who claimed that the removal of their VC was spearheaded by some local politicians out to install someone of their choice.

They demanded that Odhiambo be reinstated, despite being sent home by the Council.

"It is very unfortunate that I am being accused of non-performing when I made a lot of progress in the institution," said Prof Odhiambo who had been at the institution since 2018.

He also asked the students to stay calm as their concerns were being addressed.