Ayub Gitau
KenyaacademicMale8.5Global Dominance: 0.00%Ayub Gitau was appointed to act as Vice Chancellor of the University of Nairobi during Stephen Kiama's leave of absence. His brief tenure was marked by chaos and upheaval, reflecting the ongoing instability within the university's administration.
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Vice-Chancellor Eng. Prof. Ayub Gitau also paid tribute to Dr. Rattansi, highlighting her contributions to the university.
Uhuru, scholars mourn former UoN Chancellor RattansiThe Standard·Kenya· 2026-07-30
Kenya· 2026-07-30
University Vice Chancellor Prof. Ayub Gitau credited Rattansi with steering the institution through the COVID-19 pandemic.
Former UoN chancellor Vijoo Rattansi diesThe Standard·Kenya· 2026-07-30
Kenya· 2026-07-30Prof. Ayub Gitau serves as DVC (Academic Affairs) at the University of Nairobi.
Education PS reinstates Prof Hutchinson as acting VC, revokes council appointmentsThe Standard·Kenya· 2025-05-09
Kenya· 2025-05-09
Prof. Ayub Gitau was appointed to replace him on acting capacity.
Power struggles that threaten to tear UoN apartThe Standard·Kenya· 2025-02-25
Kenya· 2025-02-25
