Ayub Gitau
KenyaacademicMale7.0Global 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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The university's Vice Chancellor, Ayub Gitau, outlined the institution's priorities, including student welfare, digital transformation, research and innovation, infrastructure development and stronger engagement with alumni.
State working to expand tertiary education financing, CS Ogamba saysKenya· 2026-09-18
Vice-Chancellor Eng. Prof. Ayub Gitau also paid tribute to Dr. Rattansi, highlighting her contributions to the university.
Uhuru, scholars mourn former UoN Chancellor RattansiKenya· 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 diesKenya· 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 appointmentsKenya· 2025-05-09
Prof. Ayub Gitau was appointed to replace him on acting capacity.
Power struggles that threaten to tear UoN apartKenya· 2025-02-25
