The University of Nairobi (UoN) has appointed Prof.

Francis Jackim Mulaa as the Acting Vice Chancellor, stepping into the role for a six-month period starting May 5, 2025.

This latest reshuffle adds to the ongoing puzzle surrounding leadership at UoN which has been marked by a string of acting appointments, delayed confirmations, and backroom maneuvering.

In the last two years, the institution has cycled through multiple acting VCs, raising questions about succession planning, governance, and political interference.