The Cabinet Secretary for Education, Julius Migos Ogamba, has announced a comprehensive round of appointments and reappointments to the governing councils of public universities across the country.
The changes, outlined in Gazette Notices dated July 25, 2025, are part of ongoing efforts to strengthen governance, accountability, and strategic leadership in Kenya’s higher education sector.
Among the most notable appointments is Prof. Chacha Nyaigotti-Chacha, who has been named the Chairperson of the University of Nairobi Council, one of Kenya’s most prestigious academic institutions.
His appointment is accompanied by several new council members tasked with steering the university into a new era of academic excellence and institutional reform.
At Egerton University, Prof. James K. Sang has been appointed as Chairperson of the Council.
He will be joined by Mohamed Ahmed and Amos Okello, who will serve as new council members, bringing diverse expertise to the university’s leadership.
Dr. Idle Omar Farah has been reappointed as Chairperson of the Technical University of Kenya Council, signaling confidence in his ongoing leadership and ensuring continuity in the university’s strategic direction.
Meanwhile, Prof. Josephat Kipkoech Yego will take on the role of Chairperson at Koitaleel Samoei University College, one of the newer institutions aimed at expanding access to quality university education.
Other institutions that have seen changes in their councils include Kenyatta University, Kisii University, University of Embu, Garissa University, Murang’a University of Technology, Karatina University, Moi University, Laikipia University, and Rongo University.
All appointments are for a three-year term and take effect immediately.
The Ministry of Education emphasized that these changes are part of a broader strategy to revitalize the governance structures of public universities, ensuring they are well-equipped to meet the demands of a competitive global education environment.
“These appointments are a crucial step in reinforcing effective oversight and institutional accountability,” CS Ogamba said.
“We are committed to promoting quality education through strategic leadership and robust governance.”
The government’s move aligns with its agenda to improve the performance, autonomy, and financial sustainability of public universities while maintaining high standards of academic integrity and service delivery.
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