Cabinet Secretary for Education Julius Ogamba has reorganised leadership in public universities across Kenya. The revamp, announced through a gazette notice dated July 25, 2025, involves a host of new appointments and reappointments to various university councils.
The sweeping changes, done under powers granted by the Universities Act, are aimed at increasing governance, reinforcing policy direction, and ensuring stability within institutions of higher learning.
Among those retained is Cyrus Gituai, who has been reappointed as the Non-Executive Chairperson of the Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) for another three years. His reappointment was made “in exercise of the powers conferred by section 55 (3)(a) of the Universities Act, 2012.”
Key appointments at major universities
At the University of Nairobi, CS Ogamba appointed Prof Chacha Nyaigotti-Chacha as the new Chairperson of the University Council. The council will also include Ambassador John Kakonge, Samuel Njuguna Kimani, Dr Jonathan Lodompui, and Mary Amuyunzu as members.
Egerton University welcomed a new team, with Prof. James Sang stepping in as Chairperson, and Mohamed Ahmed Mohamed and Amos Okello joining as council members.
Kenyatta University experienced both continuity and change. Maj Gen (Rtd.) Bashir Yusuf and Alice Waruguru Muita were reappointed for another term, while Joash Mokamba Keraita and Isaac Opuya Litali were newly added to the council.
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At Kisii University, Josephat Kipsoy Sawe was reappointed, and the new faces include Dr Pamela Awuor Ochieng, Prof. Peter Mageto, and Dr Mwenda Makathimo. Additionally, Prof P. M. Kutima was named Non-Executive Chairperson, and Christine Guchu was appointed as a council member.
Expanded representation
The same duo—Prof P. M. Kutima and Christine Guchu—will also serve on the University of Embu council in their respective roles.
At the University of Eldoret, Dr Peter Onchari Kereri was reappointed, with Evelyne Timpiyan Legis and Razoah Vitisia joining the team.
Murang’a University of Technology has appointed Allan Mugambi Michael, Amran Mohamed Ali, Getrude Chemutai Kurgat, and Abdul Ramadhan Odhiambo to its council.
Garissa University had a mix of new and returning members. Hassan Sheikh Mohamed was reappointed, while John Karani Ndiwa, CPA Jonah Kariuki, and Dr Alice Otwala were newly appointed.
At Nyandarua University College, new appointments include Job Wafula Chelongo, CPA Julius Obare Mokogi, Kariuki Peter Maru, Kirkwony Sophy, and Fatuma Abdi.
Bomet University College named Prof John Shiundu as Chairperson. Other new members include Dr Emily Kwamboka Nyagaram, Rose Chepkorir, and Fredrick Njoroge, while Reuben Butaki has been reappointed.
Council reforms at emerging institutions
At Mama Ngina University College, five individuals were appointed: Lizzie Chongoti, Dr Joyce Kemunto Nyabuti, Gilbert Wafula Nyongesa, Thomas Meigkwelly Leremore, and Davies Mukuria.
Koitaleel Samoei University College will be chaired by Prof Josephat Kipkoech Yego, with Elizabeth Mjomba and Prof Raphael Kapiyo also joining the council.
Other notable appointments include Mercy Ringa Njagi to the council of Moi University and Eliazer Kipyego Kogey to Laikipia University.
By Joseph Mambili
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