President Uhuru Kenyatta with businessman Peter Muthoka during the electoral period. [Photo: Capital FM]
President Uhuru Kenyatta has appointed his political ally and businessman Peter Muthoka as the Chancellor of Masinde Muliro University.
In a special gazette notice, the presidwnt said the appointment will be for a five-year term.
“In the exercise of the powers conferred to me by Section 38 (1) a of the Universities Act 2012, Laws of Kenya, I Uhuru Kenyatta, President of the Republic of Kenya and Commander in Chief of the Kenya Defence Forces appoints Peter Muthoka to be chancellor Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology for a period of five years,” the notice said.
Muthoka was critical in Uhuru's reelection.
He was among suave businessmen who marshalled resources and support for Uhuru's second term.