Maseno University Vice-Chancellor Prof Julius Nyabundi has been appointed as the next chairperson of the Kenya National Examination Council (KNEC) by President Uhuru Kenyatta
The appointment was officially announced on Friday, July 7, and Nyabundi’s term began on Tuesday, July 5.
The new KNEC boss will hold the position for four years.
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“In exercise of the powers conferred to me by section 5 (1) of the Kenya National Examinations Council Act, 2012, I, Uhuru Kenyatta, President of the Republic of Kenya and Commander-in-Chief of the Defence Forces, appoint— Julius Nyabudi as KNEC chair,” read the notice in part.
Nyabundi took over for Prof John Osati, who took over in 2019 after his predecessor, George Magoha, was appointed Cabinet Secretary for Education.
In his new position, Nyabundi will coordinate the preparation for the Grade Six, Kenya Certificate of Primary Education, and Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education exams slated for November of this year.
This Grade Six examination will be the first national examination for the candidates joining junior high school.
Nyabundi will work alongside David Njeng’ere who serves as the CEO following his appointment in 2021.
The scholar worked in various government offices until landing the position of Vice-Chancellor at Maseno University in 2016. He held that position till his appointment as KNEC chair in 2018.
Prof. Nyabundi is the immediate former Principal of Muranga University College and a former Acting Deputy Vice-Chancellor (A&F) at Maseno University. He had previously served as the Managing Director, of Chemelil Sugar Company.
“He is a renowned scholar who has published widely in refereed journals and has presented papers in local and international conferences. He earned his PhD from the University of California,” his profile on the Maseno University website reads.
