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Turkana University leadership wrangles draw in politicians

Turkana University College

The entrance to Turkana University College in Lodwar, Turkana County. Politicians in the area are accusing the institution's top management of favouritism in the recruitment process.

Photo credit: Jared Nyataya | Nation Media Group

What you need to know:

  • Area politicians claim locals have been locked out from the helm of the institution.
  • Newly appointed acting principal expected to drive the institution towards getting a charter in two years’ time.

The protracted leadership wrangles that have stalked Turkana University College for the past one year have attracted the attention of community leaders who want the conflict resolved. 

The leaders, led by Turkana Governor Josphat Nanok, say that it has taken too long to resolve the dispute, accusing the current top management of the institution of favouritism in the recruitment process.