University of Nairobi Council Finally Accepts To Work With Kiama
University of Nairobi Council Finally Accepts To Work With Kiama.The Council of the University of Nairobi (UON) has made a significant and unexpected gesture by extending an olive branch to Vice-Chancellor (VC) Stephen Kiam, hinting at a possible reconciliation after weeks of tension.
In a surprising turn of events, the council expressed its willingness to work with the VC, just two weeks after protests against his return from leave.
In a communiqué dated October 3, issued by the Chairman of the Council, Amukoa Anangwe, it is emphasized that the Council and the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Stephen Kiama, they will continue to cooperate in accordance with the law and the charter of the university.
The council’s declaration underlines its commitment to maintaining UON’s position as a center of excellence in academia and research and highlights the importance of Kiama’s commitment and support in achieving this goal.
The development follows the council’s earlier decision to bar Kiam from carrying out the duties of vice-chancellor from September 25, suspending his six-month leave after just three weeks. At the time, the council deemed Kiam’s return from sabbatical “unprocedural, unsustainable and unacceptable”.
The controversy began in July when Kiama requested a six-month leave of absence amid a dispute with the council, and the request was initially granted. However, in a follow-up letter, Kiama expressed his intention to return to work on August 31, citing the resolution of issues that led to his request for leave, including personal health issues.
Despite Kiam’s letter, the council did not respond until his return. In an interview after his return, Kiama claimed he did not need permission to return to work, citing his five-year contract.
The situation was further complicated on September 2 when the council abruptly canceled a meeting scheduled to discuss Kiam’s return, despite prior notice and permission from Education CS Ezekiel Machogu.
This recent olive branch from the council indicates a potential move towards resolving the underlying issues and restoring stability to the University of Nairobi.
University of Nairobi Council Finally Accepts To Work With Kiama