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Why Labour Court has halted fresh hiring of UoN deputy vice chancellor

By The Standard January 10, 2026

Source: The Standard

Why Labour Court has halted fresh hiring of UoN deputy vice chancellor

The ongoing fresh recruitment process for the position of Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic Affairs) at the University of Nairobi has been put on hold following orders from the Employment and Labour Relations Court.The decision comes after Professor Duke Omondi Orata filed a petition challenging the recruitment process, arguing that it was irregular and procedurally flawed.Get Full Access for Ksh299/WeekUnlock the Full Story — Join Thousands of Informed Kenyans TodaySupport Bold JournalismUnlimited access to all premium contentUninterrupted ad-free browsing experienceMobile-optimized reading experienceWeekly NewslettersMPesa, Airtel Money and Cards acceptedAlready a subscriber?Log inFollow The Standard
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The decision comes after Professor Duke Omondi Orata filed a petition challenging the recruitment process, arguing that it was irregular and procedurally flawed.Get Full Access for Ksh299/WeekUnlock the Full Story — Join Thousands of Informed Kenyans TodaySupport Bold JournalismUnlimited access to all premium contentUninterrupted ad-free browsing experienceMobile-optimized reading experienceWeekly NewslettersMPesa, Airtel Money and Cards acceptedAlready a subscriber?Log inFollow The Standard
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