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Varsity stuck in succession limbo amid political, internal wrangles

Education CS Julius Migos Ogamba before the National Assembly's PIC Education and Governance committee Chaired by Wanami Wamboka to deliberate on various cross-cutting issues affecting Institutions of Higher learning, at Bunge Towers, Parliament, Nairobi. April 25th,2025 [Elvis Ogina, Standard]

The leadership crisis at the University of Nairobi (UoN) has taken a fresh turn following the removal of council chairperson, Prof Amukowa Anangwe. His ouster now paves the way for the reconstitution of a new University Council—an expected step amid mounting uncertainty over who will assume the role of Vice-Chancellor.

The position has remained at the centre of controversy and political undercurrents for months, with leadership wrangles paralysing operations at one of Kenya’s most prominent academic institutions.

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