Margaret Jesang Hutchinson
Prof. Margaret Jesang Hutchinson is an academic leader who has served in various capacities at the University of Nairobi. Recently, she held the position of acting Vice Chancellor but is expected to return to her substantive role following the appointment of Prof. Elijah Bitange Ndemo as the new Vice Chancellor, set to take effect on May 2, 2025.
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Margaret Jesang’ Hutchinson is the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Nairobi who signed a Memorandum of Understanding to formalize protocol education.
University of Nairobi sets new standard as Kenya formalises protocol education
Kenya· 2025-12-20
Prof Margaret Jesang Hutchinson was appointed to take the office of Vice-Chancellor at the University of Nairobi.
PSC calls for end to UoN VC appointment disputeKenya· 2025-05-15
Prof. Margaret Jesang Hutchinson is involved in the leadership standoff at the University of Nairobi as she was appointed to the vice chancellor position.
Power struggle erupts at varsity over selection of vice chancellorKenya· 2025-05-09
Prof. Margaret Jesang Hutchinson has been reinstated as the acting Vice-Chancellor of the University of Nairobi.
Education PS reinstates Prof Hutchinson as acting VC, revokes council appointmentsKenya· 2025-05-09
The council noted that acting appointments for Prof Margaret Jesang Hutchinson as VC would cease on May 3, 2025.
Prof Bitange Ndemo withdraws from UoN VC race, cites irregularitiesKenya· 2025-05-09
Prof. Margaret Jesang Hutchinson's acting tenure as Vice Chancellor ended this week.
UoN gets new acting VC amid leadership wranglesKenya· 2025-05-08
Prof. Margaret Jesang Hutchinson was acting as VC before the new appointments.
Arts and crafts of Magna, the emergence of pseudo-elitismKenya· 2025-05-05Prof. Margaret Jesang Hutchinson was acting as VC at the University of Nairobi.
Ida, Orengo condemn spate of violence in NyanzaKenya· 2025-05-05
The letter states that acting appointments for Prof. Margaret Jesang Hutchinson (as VC), Prof. Mulaa, and Prof. Ayub Njoroge Gitau (as acting Deputy VCs) would cease on May 3, 2025.
Kwale banks on Sh10b KEMFSED programme to unlock fisheries potentialKenya· 2025-05-05
Prof. Margaret Jesang Hutchinson was acting as VC before the new appointments were made.
Kenya targets climate-smart water and sanitation breakthroughs at global conferenceKenya· 2025-05-05
The letter states that acting appointments for Prof. Margaret Jesang Hutchinson (as VC) would cease on May 3, 2025.
25 family members hospitalised after consuming milk from a sick cowKenya· 2025-05-05
Prof. Margaret Jesang Hutchinson is expected to return to her substantive university role after acting as VC.
Government to stabilize maize flour prices amid supply concernsKenya· 2025-05-05
Prof. Margaret Jesang Hutchinson was acting as VC before the new appointments.
Ruto accuses opposition of tribal politics, urges focus on service deliveryKenya· 2025-05-05
Margaret Jesang Hutchinson was acting as VC before the new appointments.
Rights groups slam mishandling of Kisumu Police brutality case, demand justice for victimsKenya· 2025-05-05
Margaret Jesang Hutchinson is mentioned as an acting Vice Chancellor at the University of Nairobi.
Public Service CS Ruku commends public participation drive, promises deep reformsKenya· 2025-05-05
Margaret Jesang Hutchinson is mentioned as an acting Vice Chancellor at the University of Nairobi.
Four officers accused in Baby Pendo case released on bondKenya· 2025-05-05
The Council noted that acting appointments for Prof. Margaret Jesang Hutchinson (as VC) would cease on May 3, 2025.
DRC and Rwanda submit draft peace proposal to U.SKenya· 2025-05-05
Margaret Jesang Hutchinson is mentioned as an acting Vice Chancellor at the University of Nairobi.
Public Service CS Ruku commends public participation drive, promises deep reformsKenya· 2025-05-05Prof. Margaret Jesang Hutchinson's acting appointment as VC will cease on May 3, 2025.
Court revokes Maasai Mara University DVC appointmentKenya· 2025-05-05
Margaret Jesang Hutchinson is acting as Vice Chancellor until May 3, 2025.
Shoe wars and public fury as public take aim at powerKenya· 2025-05-05
Margaret Jesang Hutchinson is acting as VC until May 3, 2025.
DPP Ingonga drops charges against 8 police officers linked to murder of Baby PendoKenya· 2025-05-05Prof. Margaret Jesang Hutchinson is currently acting as VC.
'Zakayo shoe-ka': Kenyans flood social media with memes after shoe hits Ruto in MigoriKenya· 2025-05-05The letter states that acting appointments for Prof. Margaret Jesang Hutchinson (as VC) would cease on May 3, 2025.
Blow to Worldcoin as court orders deletion of dataKenya· 2025-05-05
Prof. Margaret Jesang Hutchinson is expected to return to her substantive university role after acting as VC.
Kasipul MP Charles Were died from excessive bleeding, autopsy revealsKenya· 2025-05-05
The letter states that acting appointments for Prof. Margaret Jesang Hutchinson (as VC) would cease on May 3, 2025.
Ruto to ODM: This government belongs to youKenya· 2025-05-05
Prof. Margaret Jesang Hutchinson is mentioned as an acting VC whose appointment would cease on May 3, 2025.
Police fail to locate retired officer facing murder charges in Baby Pendo caseKenya· 2025-05-05
Prof. Margaret Jesang Hutchinson was acting as VC before the new appointments.
Man found in possession of snake at Busia borderKenya· 2025-05-05
Prof. Margaret Jesang Hutchinson is currently acting as VC.
Chinese wine makers aim for global dominanceKenya· 2025-05-05Prof. Margaret Jesang Hutchinson is mentioned as an acting VC at the University of Nairobi.
Minor stabs his lover's mother to deathKenya· 2025-05-05
Prof. Margaret Jesang Hutchinson is mentioned as an acting VC.
Kioni warns 2027 will punish weak leaders, backs Matiang'i as Jubilee's best hopeKenya· 2025-05-05