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Graduands following the proceedings during Kenya Methodist University s 19th graduation ceremony in Meru on October 12, 2019. [Olivia Murithi, Standard]
Vice-chancellors have questioned a move by the Ministry of Education to set up a team to investigate financial challenges facing their institutions, terming it a waste of time.
The VCs argue that the problems facing institutions of higher learning have over the years been adequately deliberated by stakeholders, documented and suggestions made on way forward.
The VCs say their last meeting in Mombasa, which was attended by officials from the National Treasury and Ministry of Education, and MPs drew solid action plans, complete with timelines for implementation.
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Newly appointed KUCCPS CEO Agnes Wahome (L) and Board Chairman Joe Ager (R) and at the Service boardroom. [Courtesy]
Education Cabinet Secretary George Magoha has appointed Agnes Wahome as Chief Executive Officer at the Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS).
The appointment takes effect from February 1, for a period of five years.
Wahome now takes over from John Muraguri, who exited the placement service last year.
Ms Wahome was among the three names forwarded to Magoha after two days interviews that attracted 14 candidates for the job.
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Dr Joel Mabonga, Senior Deputy Director Corporate Services at the Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (KICD) and Soigwa Tom Ombasa were the other two names forwarded for consideration.
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