Eldoret varsity VC Prof. Teresa Akenga’s term at ends
Prof. Teresa Akenga’s controversial 10-year tenure as vice chancellor of the University of Eldoret (UoE) has come to an end.
Numerous strikes and opposition from North Rift leaders who alleged discrimination in the institution’s hiring marked Akenga’s tenure. Ismail Buro Hassan, chairperson of the university council, thanked Akenga in a letter to students and faculty for “her exemplary work” during her tenure.
“The growth has caused the recognition of the university both locally and globally as a premier institution of higher learning,” Hassan said.
Prof. Wilson Kipkoech Ng’etich has been appointed acting vice-chancellor as of 9 June, until a permanent replacement is found.
Professor Akenga is a trained chemist with extensive experience in training, research, leadership, and management, having held numerous academic and administrative positions in Kenya and Rwanda.
Prior to her appointment as the founding Vice-Chancellor of University of Eldoret, Prof. Akenga held several positions.
She was Deputy Vice-Chancellor in charge of Academics, Research, and Extension at The Management University of Africa (MUA).
Additionally, she served as Deputy Principal, Academic Affairs at Bondo University College, which is now known as Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology (JOOUST).
Prof. Akenga is a member of various regulatory professional bodies, including the Royal Society of Chemistry (MRSC), the Pan African Chemistry Network (PACN), the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemists, the African Dry Land Alliance for Pesticidal Plant Technologies – Kenya Chapter (ADAPPT-K), the Kenya Chemical Society (KCS), and the Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry (SETAC).
Furthermore, she is part of the Consortium on Science, Technology, and Innovation for the South-Medical Research Council.
Since July 2016, Prof. Akenga has been a member of the Executive Committee of the Inter-University Council of East Africa (IUCEA), representing all public universities in Kenya.
Additionally, she has served as a Vice-Chancellors’ representative on the Board of the Kenya School of Government since December 2016.
Eldoret varsity VC Prof. Teresa Akenga’s term at ends
