Kenyatta University Appoints Prof John Okumu as Vice Chancellor

Kenyatta University appoints Prof John Okumu as Vice Chancellor

Okumu is succeeding Prof Paul Wainaina as institution's seventh Vice Chancellor.

Prof John Okumu appointed KU Vice-Chancellor

Prof John Okumu appointed as Kenyatta University substantive VC with immediate effect after emerging top candidate in a PSC recruitment process.

John Okumu appointed Kenyatta University vice chancellor after competitive PSC process

Professor John Okumu appointed Vice Chancellor of Kenyatta University after a rigorous PSC selection process, boasting a decade of leadership and a PhD in Physics.

Kenyatta University Names New Vice Chancellor

The appointment comes after legal disputes that have derailed the appointment of a new VC at the institution.

Prof John Okumu appointed Kenyatta University VC

The Kenyatta University Council has appointed Prof. John Okumu as the University’s substantive Vice-Chancellor, effective July 27, 2026. Prof. Okumu succeeds Prof. Paul Wainaina, becoming the seventh Vice-Chancellor in the institution’s history and ushering in a new chapter in the leadership of one of Kenya’s premier universities. The appointment was announced on Monday by the Chairperson of the University Council, Prof. Clara Momanyi, during a …

Kenyatta University Appoints Physics Professor John Okumu As New Vice-Chancellor

The Kenya Times ~ Trending, Breaking News and Videos Kenyatta University Appoints Physics Professor John Okumu as New Vice-Chancellor Kenyatta University has confirmed the appointment of Professor John Okumu as the new Substantive Vice-Chancellor. In a statement dated July 27, the University Council congratulated Professor John Okumu on his appointment as the Vice-Chancellor. “Kenyatta University warmly Congratulates Prof. John Okumu on his appo…