The Council of the University of Nairobi has revealed that the decision made last month about sending the institution Vice Chancellor Professor Stephen Kiama in a compulsory leave is still unchanged.
On April 19, the Council had sent the Vice Chancellor on compulsory leave.
In a statement made by the council’s Chairperson Amukowa Anangwe on Wednesday, May 22, 2024 said that Professor Ayub Njoroge Gitau shall continue to serve as the Vice Chancellor in an acting capacity to spearhead the institution to greater heights.
“The Council wishes to inform the university community and all the concerned persons that the decision made on the April 19, 2024 granting Professor Stephen Kiama Gitahi leave with immediate effect, remains in force.
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“Fresh letters authorising the performance of duties in 24 administrative positions have been issued to respective university officers as per Council resolution made on April 19, and this was duly communicated to the university community,” Anangwe said.
Anangwe further said that the attendant terms and conditions of service of the said officers and respective office staffing effectively remain unaltered.
“All staff transfers and movements effected in response to the aforementioned court case and contrary to the Council resolutions/directives are hereby reversed and the affected staff are directed to immediately resume previous stations and positions without any obstructions,” he said.
This is the third time Kiama has been on leave.
By Vostine Ratemo
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