The University of Nairobi(UON) Council has approved its Vice-Chancellor, Professor Stephen Kiama’s request to take a six-month sabbatical, effective July 31.
In a letter dated July 31 to the Council, the request is dated July 28, 2023.
Further, Julius Ogeng’o began to discharge the duties in an acting capacity on August 1.
However, according to the UoN’s Office of the VC Director of Corporate Affairs John Orindi, the Council did not provide reasons for the leave that were beyond the statutory requirement.
“This is to inform you that the Council of the University of Nairobi, during its special meeting on 31st July 2023, approved the Vice Chancellor’s request dated 28th July 2023 to proceed on leave for a period of six months with effect from 1st August 2023.”
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“In the absence of the Vice Chancellor, the Council appointed Prof. Julius Ogeng’o to discharge the duties of the office of the Vice Chancellor in acting capacity effective 1st August 2023,” Orindi added.
Speaking to Capital Business, Kiama confirmed that he took his leave starting yesterday.
“This is authentic. I started my leave today. I requested for leave and it was granted by council,” Kiama said.
Kiama took over the helm of the UoN on January 5, 2020, from Peter Mbithi, who was sent on compulsory leave.
