Professor Gitahi Kiama, the University of Nairobi don that was appointed to take over from corrupt former VC Peter M.F. Mbithi has said he is going nowhere after his appointment was revoked by the Education CS Prof George Magoha.
‘For the avoidance of doubt, my appointment as the lawfully and validly appointed Vice-Chancellor of the University of Nairobi still subsists. As such, I continue in diligent service as your Vice-Chancellor and remain available to you all for guidance and direction’, part of the letter he wrote states.
Prof Kiama who has only served for less than two weeks was sacked together with the UoN Council led by Dr. Julia Ojiambo.
The selection process for the appointment of Prof Kiama has been reported by us to have been marred by irregularities and dishonesty.
Between VC Peter M.F. Mbithi and Gitahi Kiama, Professor Isaac Mbeche had acted as VC since July 1, 2019 whn VC Mbithi left.
READ: Why CS Magoha Revoked Appointment Of Prof. Stephen Gitahi As UoN VC
Below is his full statement in text:
TO: UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI STAFF AND STUDENTS
Greetings from the Office of the Vice-Chancellor.
First and foremost, | take this opportunity to thank the University fraternity for keeping calm in the face of disturbing news circulating in the media.
In the face of these developments, I want to urge you all to continue to remain calm and maintain peace and order that has subsisted since my appointment as Vice-Chancellor. Do not be given to acts of lawlessness as peace and stability of the university is important to all of us.
For the avoidance of doubt, my appointment as the lawfully and validly appointed Vice-Chancellor of the University of Nairobi still subsists. As such, I continue in diligent service as your Vice-Chancellor and remain available to you all for guidance and direction.
I urge us all to continue rendering service to the University as per our respective appointments, to continue our pursuit for scholarly excellence and to continue supporting the vision and mission of the University.
Signed
Professor Stephen Kiama Gitahi,
Vice-Chancellor
University of Nairobi.
Copied to the chair of Council and Chancellor
