Kenyatta University VC Reveals Next Move After Resuming Office
Prof Paul Wainaina, Vice Chancellor of Kenyatta University, has refused to resign until it is proven that he committed a crime by failing to surrender the institution’s land to the government.
Speaking at the institution after being reinstated by the High Court on Wednesday, July 27, the VC explained that his actions, which included clashes with President Uhuru Kenyatta, were intended to protect the students’ interests.
He went on to say that the land the university was being asked to give up was for the expansion of the medical school.
“If I must go because of protecting our students, especially the medical students, then I can do that. I have not done anything wrong and we will wait and see what is going to happen, but for now, I am the VC of KU.
"If they think they have facts in terms of what I have done, then they can produce them. Without that, I want to say that we trust in the courts and we will make sure that nothing is done outside the law,” Wainaina stated.
Furthermore, he implied that he was forced out of office, despite the fact that he did not resign as previously reported by a section of the media.
“Many people are saying that I resigned. I did not resign because there is nothing wrong that I have done.
"I am here because I am following the law and I will wait until the three court cases are closed. We will continue normally and prepare to welcome new students,” the VC added.
Wainaina was one of the university officials who were replaced after Uhuru declared that his administration would take action against those who opposed the subdivision of land for the construction of a World Health Organization (WHO) emergency hub.
Following payment, the new KU council quickly surrendered the land to the government. The move, however, was challenged in court.
The Head of State explained in his ‘quick and effective’ speech that the construction of WHO headquarters would benefit both the country and the continent as a whole.
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“You are claiming that this is your land yet this same land is owned by Kenyans. You want to hinder this project but I still have three more weeks in office, we shall deal with those individuals swiftly and effectively. I will go home with them,” Uhuru stated.
Following Wainaina’s dismissal, the president faced harsh criticism from a group of leaders aligned with Deputy President William Ruto, who accused him of interfering with the operations of independent public institutions.
Kenyatta University VC Reveals Next Move After Resuming Office
