New Evidence On The Mismanagement Of UON Tabled In Parliament

Parliament has admitted documents tabled by Mukurweini MP John Kaguchia regarding alleged mismanagement at the University of  Nairobi.

The documents, according to National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula will now form part of the records of the House and will be used in the probe into the matter.

Wetangu’la noted that the copies of the documents from various state agencies tabled by Kaguchia to substantiate the claims are authentic hence admissible.

“I directed the Clerk to examine the documents and advise on their authenticity and admissibility, and the Clerk has since discharged that responsibility,” he said.

They are from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC), the Commission for University Education (CUE), the University of Nairobi (UoN), and the Pontifical Urbaniana University.

“…I have determined that the documents from the EACC and the CUE as submitted by the Hon. Kaguchia are authentic and admissible,” he stated.

Kaguchia raised the issue last week in the floor of the House making claims on management and operational issues at the varsity.

He had raised concerns about the university’s operations, including the removal of Vice-Chancellor Stephen Kiama and the transfer of key officials.

Kaguchia also accused the University Council Chairperson of overstepping his authority by interfering in day-to-day operations, leading to the removal of key officials and the creation of leadership vacancies.

“Honourable Speaker, Professsor Anangwe seems to have removed Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Stephen Kiama, even though he had only four months to complete his term.

He has also transferred many staff from that institution potentially wreaking havoc at the University,” Kaguchia alleged.

Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Migos had appeared to respond to questions asked by members.

However, the Speaker had initially suspended the debate due to the lack of supporting evidence.

The Mukurweini lawmaker also questioned the existence of many unoccupied positions in management where the positions of Finance Officer, Procurement Manager, Chief Medical Officer, and Chief Security Officer, Finance Officer, Procurement Manager, Chief Medical Officer, and Chief Security Officer were all vacant.

By admitting Kaguchia’s evidence the Education CS is now expected to present a response to the House on the allegations against the University.