Why Prof Stephen Kiama may not return to the University of Nairobi

The University of Nairobi Vice-Chancellor, Prof Stephen Kiama. [Samson Wire. Standard].

The University of Nairobi Vice-Chancellor, Prof Stephen Kiama, may not return to lead the institution even after the expiry of his six-month leave, it has emerged.

Details of a letter he sent to Council Chairman Prof Amukowa Anangwe reveal that the VC asked for six months' leave, extendable.

"I plan to take annual leave for a period of six months extendable," Prof Kiama wrote in a letter to the council chair.