The Public Service Commission (PSC) has announced that applications for the position of Vice-Chancellor at Kibabii University will close on Tuesday, August 18, 2026.
In a statement released on August 3, 2026, via its official X account, the PSC urged qualified candidates to submit their applications promptly as the recruitment process intensifies.
Vacancy Details
- The Vice-Chancellor will serve as the chief executive officer and accounting officer of Kibabii University.
- The appointment is for a renewable five-year term, governed by the Universities Act and the Kibabii University Charter.
- Key responsibilities include strategic leadership, oversight of academic programs, research, innovation, financial management, and implementation of University Council decisions.
- Applicants must demonstrate significant experience in university leadership, academic administration, and research, meeting all statutory appointment criteria.
Leadership Transition
This recruitment follows the expiry of the current Vice-Chancellor’s term, with Professor Isaac Ipara Odeo continuing in the role until the selection process concludes.
The PSC’s call for applications was published last month through the government’s MyGov platform, aiming to ensure a transparent, merit-based appointment process.
Selection Process
The appointment involves a competitive procedure coordinated by the University Council, the Public Service Commission, and the Cabinet Secretary responsible for higher education.
The vacancy is expected to attract senior academics, including deputy vice-chancellors and professors nationwide, reflecting the growing competition for leadership roles in Kenya’s public universities.
The PSC encourages all eligible candidates to submit their applications before the August 18 deadline.
