Afew days ago, so ial media was a wash with the story of Prof Bitange Ndemo’s woes at the University of Nairobi
it is now alleged that last minute calls from above stoped Ndemo from assuming the role of Vice chancellor.
It has now come to light that Prof. Bitange Ndemo received a midnight phone call from Chief of Staff Mr. Felix Koskei, allegedly pressuring him not to accept the role of Vice Chancellor at the University of Nairobi. This is despite Prof. Ndemo ranking first in the recent interviews with a score of 84 points.
The alleged motive behind this pressure is to facilitate the reappointment of the former acting Vice Chancellor, Prof. Margaret Jesang H., whose term officially ended on May 3, 2025. Insiders claim this maneuver is part of a scheme to exploit the university’s prime land assets.
Prof Jesang.
Tensions have also been rising between Mr. Koskei and the University Council Chair, Prof. Amukowa Anangwe, with interference reportedly channeled through Education Cabinet Secretary Mr. Julius Ogamba. Prof. Anangwe is said to have firmly opposed any unlawful extension of Prof. Jesang’s term, especially given that interviews were concluded and the Public Service Commission had already submitted the top three candidates for final selection.
