Professor KiamaProfessor Stephen Gitahi Kiama has finally been installed as the Vice-Chancellor of The University of Nairobi, effectively putting an end to power struggles leading up to his appointment in January.
While taking an oath at a ceremony held at the university headquarters and attended virtually by top government officials, staff, and students, professor Kiama vowed to transform the institution’s fortunes, while steering the center to excellence.
Prof. Kiama replaces Prof Peter Mbithi whose bid to serve for a second term was rejected last year. He becomes the 8th university of Nairobi vice-chancellor. Kenya's education Cabinet Secretary, Professor George Magoha who delivered his speech virtually urged the new Vice-Chancellor to ensure the University earns back the admiration that it previously enjoyed.
During the ceremony, Kiama was handed all the instruments of authority among them a mace, the institution’s constitution, and foundation of knowledge to denote transfer of authority under the university act of 2012.
Prof Kiama is a professor in veterinary anatomy and holds a doctorate degree in Structural Biology from the University of Bern in Switzerland. He was employed by the University of Nairobi upon graduation in 1990 as an assistant lecturer in the Department of Veterinary Anatomy.
Since then he has risen through the ranks to positions of Lecturer (1995), Senior Lecturer (2002), Associate Professor (2012), and Professor (2016).
Additionally, he is an accomplished scholar with a proven track record in formulating and managing academic programs and on research and publication.
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Article by Jedidah Mwangi
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