John Okumu is a physicist, scholar, and experienced university administrator who has spent more than three decades at Kenyatta University. The university appointed him as its substantive Vice-Chancellor after he emerged as the top-ranked candidate in a competitive recruitment process. He previously served as Deputy Vice-Chancellor in charge of Academic Affairs for 10 years Academic
Kenyatta University has appointed Prof. John Okumu as the substantive Vice-Chancellor with immediate effect. The announcement came through a notice from the Office of the Chairman of Council dated 27th July, 2026. The letter, signed by Prof. Clara S. Momanyi, informed all members of staff and students about the appointment. According to the University Council,