Kenyatta University VC Grilled Over Financial Irregularities and Mismanagement.
Acting Kenyatta University Vice Chancellor, Waceke Wanjohi, is under intense scrutiny due to allegations of financial mismanagement and unfair recruitment practices within the institution. Her leadership has raised concerns from both lawmakers and stakeholders.
The National Assembly Public Investments Committee (PIC), chaired by Bumula MP Wanami Wamboka, summoned Wanjohi on November 21 to respond to audit queries flagged in the Auditor General’s report.
During the session, lawmakers accused Wanjohi of delaying the submission of Kenyatta University’s financial statements to the Auditor General, thus obstructing the review process.
Apart from the delayed submissions, the committee also raised concerns about financial irregularities and the ongoing lecturers’ strike, which has disrupted the academic calendar.
Lawmakers criticized the institution for lacking a standardized curriculum and questioned Wanjohi about alleged favoritism in hiring practices. These issues, they argued, were further undermining the university’s integrity.
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Committee members warned that Kenyatta University risked facing similar challenges to those experienced by Moi University, which has been plagued by financial and administrative crises.
To address the growing concerns, the committee directed the Ministry of Education to intervene immediately. Wanjohi was ordered to reappear before the committee, accompanied by relevant officers and with all necessary documentation for a comprehensive audit.
Wanjohi’s tenure as acting Vice Chancellor began on April 18, following her appointment by the Kenyatta University Council to replace Paul Wainaina, who had taken accumulated annual leave.
Despite the current challenges, her leadership has seen Kenyatta University surpass the University of Nairobi as Kenya’s top institution in the World Universities Rankings 2025.
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The rankings, published on October 9, highlighted a significant gender disparity in student populations at Kenya’s top universities.
Kenyatta University reported a 75:25 female-to-male ratio, while the University of Nairobi recorded the reverse, with 25% female and 76% male students.
Other highly ranked universities in Kenya included Amref International University, Egerton, Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology, Kabarak, Kibabii, Kisii, Maasai Mara, and Machakos University.
Kenyatta University VC Grilled Over Financial Irregularities and Mismanagement
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