Amukoa Anangwe Sacked as UoN Council Chairperson

After much pressure, Education CS Julius Ogamba has revoked the appointment of Prof Amukoa Anangwe as the chairperson of the University of Nairobi Council.

Through a gazette notice, Ogamba said the changes take place effective February 21, 2025.

UASU had called for the removal of University Council Chairperson Amukoa Anangwe, whom they accused of sabotaging operations.

After much pressure, Education CS Julius Ogamba has revoked the appointment of Prof Amukoa Anangwe as the chairperson of the University of Nairobi Council.

Through a gazette notice, Ogamba said the changes take place effective February 21, 2025.

“In exercise of the powers conferred by section 36 (I) (a) of the Universities Act, 2012 as read together with section 51 (I) of the Interpretation and General Provisions Act, the Cabinet Secretary for Education revokes the appointment of Amukowa Anangwe (Prof) as the Chairperson of the Council of the University of Nairobi, with effect from the 21st February, 2025,” it reads.

Earlier this week, the Universities Academic Staff Union (UASU) issued a seven-day strike notice to the University of Nairobi (UoN), demanding the immediate disbandment of the university council over claims of mismanagement and looting.

The union led by its chairperson, Dr Richard Bosire, called for the removal of University Council Chairperson Amukoa Anangwe, whom they accused of sabotaging operations.

“We shall stop all activity at the university in seven days. The University of Nairobi is dying because of looting,” UASU warned in a press conference on Wednesday.

University land

According to UASU, powerful government officials are plotting to seize university land located opposite the Kenya Broadcasting Corporation (KBC) and near Hotel Boulevard on James Gichuru Road.

The land hosts graduate apartments, and the union claims its loss has cost the university billions. They are now calling for the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) to investigate the matter.

The union further alleged that the university council is blocking the acting vice-chancellor from performing her duties, creating power struggles that facilitate looting.

UASU had called on CS Ogamba to act immediately.

“We call upon CS Migos Ogamba to take quick action because we are not ready to watch and see the university die before our eyes,” UASU said.