University Of Nairobi Appoints Prof Ayub Gitau As 9th Vice-Chancellor
Education Updated: 14 May 2026 14:16 EAT
Prof. Ayub N. Gitau and Prof. Josiah O. Aduda appointed as the 9th Vice-Chancellor of the University of Nairobi and Deputy Vice-Chancellor respectively
The University of Nairobi Council has appointed Prof. Ayub Njoroge Gitau as the 9th Vice-Chancellor of Kenya’s oldest public university following a special sitting held on May 14, 2026.
The council announced that the decision was reached after consultations aimed at strengthening leadership and improving governance at the institution.
Prof. Gitau’s appointment takes effect immediately, marking the beginning of a new administrative era at the University of Nairobi.
The announcement comes at a time when the university has been operating under acting leadership following transitions in senior management.
The council stated that the appointment is part of ongoing efforts to stabilize the university and enhance its academic and administrative performance.
Prof. Ayub N. Gitau is a senior academic within the University of Nairobi with extensive experience in engineering and university administration.
He has served in various leadership roles within the institution, contributing to academic planning, research coordination, and faculty development.
His academic background is in Agricultural Engineering, with advanced training focused on soil mechanics, equipment design, and agricultural systems.
He is widely involved in research and teaching, having supervised postgraduate students and contributed to multiple scholarly publications in his field.
Before his appointment as Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Gitau held senior management roles within the university’s academic structure.
The council acknowledged the contributions of the acting Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Margaret Jesang Hutchinson, who has been overseeing the institution during the transition period.
His appointment is expected to strengthen governance, improve research output, and support reforms in financial and academic management.
The University of Nairobi leadership said the new Vice-Chancellor will focus on restoring stability, enhancing global competitiveness, and advancing innovation-driven learning.
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