The students went on the rampage on Monday, March 6, over the sacking of the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Romanus Odhiambo, forcing the institution to postpone ...
Anti-riot police lobbed teargas to disperse the angry students who claimed that the removal of their VC was spearheaded by some local politicians out to install someone of their choice. He also asked the students to stay calm as their concerns were being addressed. The students went on the rampage on Monday, March 6, over the sacking of the Vice-Chancellor,
UPDATE Monday, March 6: Following the students' unrest at Meru University of Science and Technology (MUST), the university has been closed indefinitely.
He was sent on terminal leave on Friday, March 3, four months before his term expires in July. They also insisted that they want the Nairobi campus of the university closed. The letter also downgraded some of the VC’s functions noting that he was to deal only with recurrent expenditure and personal emoluments. The letter stated, “The University Council in its meeting held on February 27, 2023, evaluated your performance and found it below expectations. A car on the road was torched in the melee. All students must leave all the university campuses with immediate effect," read the statement in part.Transport was on Monday, March 6, paralysed at Nchiru market along the Meru-Maua road after students of
Meru University Senate closed the Institution indefinitely after students took to the streets to complain over a myriad of issues Students were order to ...
“The university council, in its meeting held on February 27, 2023, evaluated your performance and found it to be below expectations. According to reports, students protested in the streets to call for Prof. [“See First”](https://www.tuko.co.ke/377171-to-loyal-readers-how-latest-tuko-news-facebook-news-feed.html) under the “Following” tab to see TUKO News on your News Feed [helm of the institution.](https://www.tuko.co.ke/education/480993-embattled-kenyatta-university-vc-paul-wainaina-returns-office-suspension-s-a-miracle/) [Science](https://www.tuko.co.ke/business-economy/technology/) and Technology council declined to renew Vice Chancellor [Romanus Odhiambo's five-year contract.](https://www.tuko.co.ke/education/496709-meru-university-vc-sacked-council-cites-poor-performance/) The Senate closed University indefinitely in response to the turmoil, and all students were ordered to leave all university campuses immediately, according to a memo from the Senate.
Several students were arrested during the unrest as they allegedly protested demanding that VC Romanus Odhiambo resumes work after he was sent on terminal leave ...
During the riots, students at the university torched a vehicle on the road as they engaged police officers in running battles. • During the riots, students at the university torched a vehicle on the road as they engaged police officers in running battles. • In a memo, acting Vice Chancellor Charity Gichuki said the University Senate had decided to close the institution indefinitely after a meeting.
In a memo signed by Meru University of Science and Technology Acting Vice Chancellor Charity Gichuki, the University Senate during a special senate meeting ...
The Meru University students’ council has termed the memo announcing the closure of the university as null and void. In a memo signed by Meru University of Science and Technology Acting Vice Chancellor Charity Gichuki, the University Senate during a special senate meeting deliberated on the disruption of University activities due to students’ unrest and resolved to close the university indefinitely. The Meru University of Science and Technology has been closed indefinitely following students’ unrest.
Acting VC, Prof Charity Gichuki, said the Senate closed the university following the unrest. The students barricaded the Meru-Maua road and engaged police ...
Anti-riot police lobbed teargas to disperse the angry students who claimed that the removal of their VC was spearheaded by some local politicians out to install someone of their choice. He also asked the students to stay calm as their concerns were being addressed. The students went on the rampage on Monday, March 6, over the sacking of the Vice-Chancellor,
Acting VC Prof Charity Gichuki said the Senate closed the university following the unrest. The students barricaded the Meru-Maua road and engaged police ...
Anti-riot police lobbed teargas to disperse the angry students who claimed that the removal of their VC was spearheaded by some local politicians out to install someone of their choice. He also asked the students to stay calm as their concerns were being addressed. The students went on the rampage on Monday, March 6, over the sacking of the Vice-Chancellor,
Students at Meru University of Science and Technology (MUST) are currently protesting near MUST's campus, March 6. They are demanding the reinstatement of Vice- ...
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Acting VC, Prof Charity Gichuki, said the Senate closed the university following the unrest. The students barricaded the Meru-Maua road and engaged police ...
Anti-riot police lobbed teargas to disperse the angry students who claimed that the removal of their VC was spearheaded by some local politicians out to install someone of their choice. He also asked the students to stay calm as their concerns were being addressed. The students went on the rampage on Monday, March 6, over the sacking of the Vice-Chancellor,
Education Cabinet Secretary (CS) Ezekiel Machogu has ordered the immediate reinstatement of Meru University Vice-Chancellor Prof. Romanus Odhiambo.
The Ministry of Education, therefore, directs the University Council to rescind its decision to send Prof. The ministry is taking the necessary steps to constitute a successor Council in accordance with the law. “Regrettably, the Council fell short of its legal duty of fidelity to the applicable law. “The University's 10th graduation ceremony that was planned to take place on 11th March, 2023 will proceed as scheduled. “The decision to send Prof. Romanus Odhiambo on terminal leave and to appoint an acting Vice-Chancellor is ill-timed and unlawful,” said Education CS Machogu in a Tuesday press statement.
Education CS Ezekiel Machogu noted that in two days the council's term comes to an end. This is amid the suspension of Meru University VC Romanus Odhiambo on ...
“The council's term comes to a lapse on March 9. The council led by chairman Bosire Mwebi on February 27 suspended VC Odhiambo. •The council led by Chairman Bosire Mwebi on February 27 suspended VC Odhiambo.
Education Cabinet Secretary Ezekiel Machogu has ordered the immediate reinstatement of embattled Meru University Vice Chancellor, Prof. Romanus Odhiambo.
- ACCOUNTABILITY7 March 2023 - 10:29 am - REVERSED7 March 2023 - 11:49 am In addition, a graduation ceremony scheduled for Saturday, March 11, will go on as planned.Meru University of Science and Technology protest Prof Romanus Odhiambo being sent on terminal leave.File
Education Cabinet Secretary Ezekiel Machogu has ordered the immediate reinstatement of Meru University's suspended Vice Chancellor Romanus Odhiambo.
[Education](https://www.tuko.co.ke/facts-lifehacks/study/) Cabinet Secretary Ezekiel Machogu has ordered the immediate reinstatement of Meru University Vice Chancellor Romanus Odhiambo and directed for immediate operations resumption. - Machogu said the vice chancellor should return to work with immediate effect as he was not consulted in suspending him - On Monday, March 6, Meru University students took to the streets to protest over the suspension of vice chancellor Romanus Odhiambo
Education CS Ezekiel Machogu has reinstated Romanus Odhiambo as vice chancellor of the Meru University of Science and Technology.
“The council’s term comes to a lapse on March 9. [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]) or WhatsApp at +254708677607. “The ministry directs the university council to rescind the decision to send Odhiambo on terminal leave and to appoint an acting VC.”
Education Cabinet Secretary Ezekiel Machogu has directed the Meru University Council to reinstate deposed Vice Chancellor Romanus Odhiambo by closure of ...
We feel very disappointed over the move which has also distracted the graduation ceremony which was scheduled on March 11,” lamented one of the students who sought anonymity. Odhiambo to discharge his rightful mandate as the VC of Meru University. In absentia of the vice chancellor, Charity Gichuki who has been prof. Odhiambo underperformed was a malicious claim and political witch hunt to remove the don before he finishes his term. It is saddening that he was not allowed to finish his first term in office,” said Riogi. Meru University Council had declined to renew Prof.
Education CS Ezekiel Machogu has ordered the immediate reinstatement of Meru University Vice-Chancellor Professor Romanus Odhiambo.
“The Ministry is taking the necessary steps to constitute a successor Council in accordance with the law. The Council so appointed, shall, in line with its legal mandate, address the matter of the position of Vice-Chancellor,” he said. “Regrettably, the Council fell short of its legal duty of fidelity to the applicable law,” Machogu said.