Prof. Harrison Maithya has been appointed as the substantive Deputy Vice Chancellor-ARI at South Eastern Kenya University, effective 1st February 2025. This follows a competitive recruitment process for the five-year tenure that commences on February 1, 2025.
The professor from the School of Humanities and Social Sciences at SEKU has held several management positions. Prior to his appointment, he was the Director of Wote Campus and is currently acting as DVC-ARI.
In her congratulatory message, the Ag. Chairperson of Council Ms. Esther Ndirangu commended Prof. Harrison Maithya on his confirmation as DVC-ARI. She praised his dedication, leadership, and contributions to the university’s academic and research excellence.
“On behalf of the entire SEKU community, I congratulate Prof. Maithya on his well-deserved appointment as DVC-ARI. His exemplary service, particularly during his Acting capacity, has been instrumental in driving the university’s research and innovation agenda.
I am confident that under his leadership, SEKU will continue to achieve new milestones in advancing academic excellence, impactful research, and community engagement. We look forward to his continued contributions as we work together to position SEKU as a leader in research and innovation both locally and globally.”
Speaking before the Senate and University Management Board, Prof. Maithya said that he is elated at this appointment, which aligns with his vision and philosophy of making SEKU a leading university in the near future.
“This appointment marks an important milestone in my career progression. It comes with a heavier responsibility of running a division of a university. Having acted in the position for more than one year, I have learned a lot about the mandate of the division and what has been its success stories and what needs to be done moving forward,” said Prof. Maithya.
