Prof Bitange Ndemo has officially withdrawn from the University of Nairobi Vice Chancellor race over what he terms as irregularities in the selection process.
Ndemo, who is Kenya's current Ambassador to Belgium, further cited procedural irregularities in the appointment process.
In a statement shared on his LinkedIn account, Ndemo revealed he was among the five shortlisted candidates and had emerged as one of the three finalists following interviews held on March 21, 2025.
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