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Prof. Hutchinson takes helm as acting VC of UoN

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The Council of the University of Nairobi, led by its Chair Prof. Amukowa Anangwe, Monday witnessed the official takeover of office by the Acting Vice Chancellor, Prof. Margaret Hutchinson.

Prof. Hutchinson was appointed to the position on Friday, 2nd August 2024, following the suspension of Prof. Stephen Kiama Gitahi.

In a move aimed at strengthening the university’s management, the University of Nairobi Council has also announced several key appointments.

Prof. Ayub Gitau, the former Dean of the Faculty of Engineering, has been appointed as the Acting Deputy Vice Chancellor in charge of Academic Affairs. Prof. Francis Mulaa, who previously served as the Associate Dean of the Faculty of Science and Technology, has taken over as the Acting Deputy Vice Chancellor for Research, Innovation, and Enterprise.

The changes come at a pivotal time for the University of Nairobi, as it seeks to reinforce its position as a leading institution of higher learning in the region.

The new appointments are expected to bring fresh perspectives and renewed energy to the university’s administration.

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