Alexander Kahi has been appointed as Egerton University acting vice chancellor, replacing Rose Mwonya who was sent on compulsory leave over graft claims.
Alexander is a Professor of Animal Breeding and Genomics at Egerton University, Department of Animal Sciences, and a member of the Permanent International Committee of the World Congress on Genetics Applied to Livestock Production.
He holds a BSc in Animal Production and MSc in Animal Breeding and Genetics from Egerton University, Kenya and Doctor of Agricultural Sciences degree from the University of Hohenheim, Germany.
Until his appointment Prof Kahi has been the Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic Affairs) and International Program Director managing several projects funded by various donors.