John Okumu
Professor John Okumu | |
|---|---|
| Vice-Chancellor of Kenyatta University | |
| Assumed office 27 July 2026 | |
| Preceded by | Paul Wainaina |
| Personal details | |
| Occupation | Academic |
| Profession | Physicist |
Known for | Vice-Chancellor of Kenyatta University |
Professor John Okumu is a Kenyan physicist and academic administrator who serves as the seventh Vice-Chancellor of Kenyatta University. He was appointed the substantive Vice-Chancellor on 27 July 2026 following a recruitment process conducted by the Public Service Commission.[1]
Education
He joined Kenyatta University as a Tutorial Fellow in 1988. He later obtained a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Condensed Matter Physics from the University of Leeds in the United Kingdom.[2]
Career
Okumu began his academic career at Kenyatta University in 1988 as a Tutorial Fellow. He was promoted to Lecturer in 1992, Senior Lecturer in 1999, Associate Professor in 2004, and Full Professor in 2020.[2]
He served as Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic Affairs) for ten years, overseeing academic programmes, quality assurance and research administration.[2]
In January 2026, Okumu was appointed Acting Vice-Chancellor following the completion of Professor Paul Wainaina's term.[3]
On 27 July 2026, he was appointed the substantive Vice-Chancellor after emerging as the top candidate in a recruitment process conducted by the Public Service Commission.[1]
Research
Okumu has published scholarly articles in physics and supervised postgraduate research.[2]
See also
References
- 1 2 "Prof John Okumu appointed Kenyatta University VC". KBC Digital. 27 July 2026. Retrieved 29 July 2026.
- 1 2 3 4 "Prof John Okumu appointed substantive Kenyatta University Vice Chancellor". The Eastleigh Voice. 27 July 2026. Retrieved 29 July 2026.
- ↑ "Prof John Okumu: Physics Professor Appointed as Acting Kenyatta University VC". The Kenya Times. 25 January 2026. Retrieved 29 July 2026.