Kenyatta University has appointed Professor John Okumu as its substantive Vice-Chancellor, ending a six-month stint in an acting capacity, with the new university head outlining an ambitious agenda centred on financial recovery, curriculum reforms and improved student welfare. Speaking after his appointment, Prof Okumu thanked the University Council, the Cabinet Secretary for Education and the Kenyatta University community for the confidence they had placed in him. "Our core mission is teaching, research and community service," he said, adding that his administration would focus on strengthening these pillars while preparing the institution for major changes in higher education. A key priority, he said, is preparing the university for the Competency-Based Education (CBE) transition expected by 2029. Prof Okumu said the shift would require universities to redesign academic programmes, retrain lecturers, invest in practical learning facilities and secure additional funding. ...