Education Ministry Sets Target for Vice-Chancellor Appointments

The Education Ministry has set a target of June 2027 for public universities to appoint substantive vice-chancellors.

This move aims to end prolonged periods of acting vice-chancellors and address leadership gaps in universities.

Leadership Gaps and Strikes

MPs have pressed the Ministry over the issue, citing that acting officials may be reluctant to make major decisions due to uncertainty over their future.

• The Ministry is working with university councils to close the appointments before the end of the current academic year.
• The government has been engaging university unions since 2025 to address their grievances through dialogue.

Source: Nairobi Wire. AI-assisted summary.