Confirming his resignation, Prof Wainaina told the University staff that “This is probably the last time you’ll see me addressing you as VC”.
Prof Wainaina exit comes just hours after reports emerged that the University council has also been sent packing,and a new team is set to take over running of the institution later today.
On Sunday, President Kenyatta castigated the University management for opposing plans to cede part of the institution’s land to the World Health Organisation (WHO), which is setting up a Sh600 million emergency hub to cater for its regional operations.
The university and the Kenyatta University Teaching and Training Referral Hospital have been warring over the land, with the varsity saying it was hived off without its knowledge.
Speaking to the press last week, Kenyatta University vice-chancellor Paul Wainaina said the idea to grant land to WHO was not in the best interest of the university as no consultations were done.
But without mentioning names, Mr Kenyatta said some individuals do not reason with the nation in mind, saying such managers should shape up and be ready to go home with him as he retires in a months time after his reign in office comes to an end.
“We have individuals who are very ignorant and behave as if they have never entered a classroom… they don’t understand that Kenya has never operated in isolation. We shall deal with those individuals swiftly and very effectively,” he said.
The WHO Logistic Hub will be completed in three years and the Kenyan government has allocated 12.4 hectares with a committed fund of sh 600 million for the investment.
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