Kenyans were on Thursday angered after immediate former Education Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i appointed six University Vice Chancellors (VCs) to represent various institutions in the country.
Majority of the netizens expressed their anger after pointing out that a majority of the VCs were from Kikuyu community.
Five of the six universities had received their charters in 2016 and have had acting bosses in charge of the institutions.
Most of the Kenyans noted that they emanated from one tribe insinuating that there is no equal representation in the leadership at the higher institution.
Kenyatta University Professor, Paul Wainaina, who was the acting VC, has been confirmed as the new KU boss.
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University of Nairobi deputy vice-chancellor in charge of research, Prof Lucy Irungu, is the new vice-chancellor of Machakos University.
Prof Mary Ndung’u was confirmed as Kirinyaga University VC while Murang’a University's new boss is Prof Dickson Nyariki.
Prof. Daniel Mugendi Njiru, who is a renowned scholar, researcher, consultant and higher education administrator, was also confirmed as the University of Embu VC.
In the appointment made on January 26, Prof. Samuel Gudu was also named the new Rongo University boss.
Moi University, however, will have to wait longer as acting vice-chancellor Prof Laban Ayiro was not confirmed.
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