Makerere University taskforce visit UON

Abstract

A team of senior officials from Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda are on a four-day study tour of the University of Nairobi (UoN). The team which is led by Prof. F. Byarugaba, will share experiences with their counterparts at UoN on some of the important UoN management processes and structures such as the institutional arrangements in place. The taskforce is interested in engaging top management on issues of governance, the leadership role played by the University in Kenya and the East African region. The team is also keen on how UoN manages its staff and students’ affairs. During the study tour, the taskforce will meet key UoN officials including College Principals and student leaders. Before setting out, the taskforce paid a courtesy call on the Vice Chancellor who was represented by Prof. Peter Mbithi, Deputy Vice Chancellor, Administration and Finance. In attendance was Prof. Jacob Kaimenyi, Deputy Vice chancellor, Academic Affairs and Prof. Lucy Irungu, Deputy Vice Chancellor, Research, Production and Extension.