Universities Academic Staff Union (Uasu) has vowed not to allow Prof Peter Mbithi back into office as the University of Nairobi Vice Chancellor.
Mbithi, who was handed terminal leave pending plans to replace him in office, had attempted to extend his term but the University Council rejected his request.
UASU has now said that it will remain vigilant as far as his replacement is concerned. They faulted him for attempting to derail change at the institution. The members said that the VC completed his term in office and he should leave in peace.
UASU also said that other lecturers also want to exercise their leadership abilities and there is no way one person will cling onto power when his term has ended. UON UASU secretary Dr George Omondi insisted that the dons will not change their tune any soon and they advised Mbithi to accept and move on.
“We wish to urge progressive and reform-minded members of the University of Nairobi Council to remain alert and resist the dirty tricks intended by few corrupt and retrogressive people in council,” Dr Omondi stated.