The Vice Chancellor made the appointments pursuant to the provisions of University of Nairobi statute No. III.

Prof. Kiama took the opportunity to congratulate and wish them success in their new appointments. 

Prof. Stephen Kiama, has been officially installed as the eighth Vice-Chancellor of the University of Nairobi, taking over from Prof. Peter Mbithi. During his installation in Taifa Hall, Main Campus on June 5, 2020, Prof. Kiama promised to institute reforms and steer the ship during in the turbulent waters.