MPs have unearthed deep divisions between the University of Nairobi (UoN) management and the university council, which have fueled a protracted leadership dispute at the institution.
Appearing before the National Assembly Education Committee, UoN Acting Vice Chancellor Margaret Hutchinson described the relationship between the university management and the council as "toxic." She acknowledged the ongoing conflict but expressed commitment to build a more conducive working environment. "Where we have been has not been a good place, where management and council don't seem to see eye to eye.
So there is an opportunity for us to have a more conducive environment, because where we are now is quite toxic, and that's why I was giving you just a glimpse of that," Prof Hutchinson stated in her presentation.
Members of Parliament pressed the acting vice chancellor to clarify whether she had been coerced into taking up the role.
