The University of Nairobi's 9th Vice-Chancellor Eng. Prof. Ayub Njoroge Gitau was officially installed on Friday, 17th July 2026, in a colourful ceremony held at the iconic Taifa Hall. The installation rite was carried out by the Chair of University Council, Prof. Chacha Nyaigoti- Chacha and witnessed by Principal Secretary, State Department for Higher Education, Dr. Beatrice Inyangala.
The colourful ceremony brought together the Principal Secretary for Higher Education and Research, Dr. Beatrice Inyangala, representing the Cabinet Secretary for Education, senior Government officials, Vice Chancellors from universities across Kenya, members of the diplomatic corps, development partners, captains of industry, alumni, staff and students.
The day's programme began with a ceremonial tree-planting exercise and an academic procession through the University's iconic Foundation of Knowledge, symbolising growth, continuity and the enduring pursuit of scholarship before the formal investiture at Taifa Hall.
In his acceptance speech after taking the oath of office, Prof. Gitau shared his Vision and strategic priorities with the enthusiastic audience in Taifa hall.
He expressed humility and gratitude for his appointment, acknowledging the university's legacy and the contributions of its community.
His leadership will focus on five key strategic priorities:
- Student success, welfare, and well-being;
- Advancing research and innovation,
- Aligning Curriculum reforms, and Competency-Based Education & Training (CBET) with the National Development Agenda.
- Digital transformation and infrastructure development, including the new Engineering and Science Complex.
- Alumni engagement and partnerships.
He called for collective ownership and shared commitment from faculty, staff, students, alumni, and partners to achieve these goals and build a brighter future for the University of Nairobi.
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