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Former Kenyatta University Vice Chancellor Professor George Eshiwani dies
By Robert Amalemba
Updated Saturday, April 4th 2015 at 19:51 GMT +3
Kenya: Former Vice-Chancellor of Kenyatta University, Prof George Eshiwani has died.
The former VC collapsed at his Butere home and was rushed to Aga Khan Hospital in Kisumu where he was pronounced dead.
Educationists and the community have expressed shock at the passing on of the celebrated scholar.
Eshiwani is a respected Mathematics Professor who rose from humble beginnings in Khwisero to head Jomo Kenyatta University College of Agriculture and Technology before Former President Daniel Moi appointed him VC KU.
Professor Egara Kabaji, deputy Vice chancellor at Masinde Muliro University, told the The Standard on phone that his death was a great loss.
"I was first employed at JKUCAT as a lecturer when Eshiwani was the Principal; he was so welcoming and a good man to work with. He eventually transformed the college to a university that is Kenyatta University today. Professor Olive Muganda is working well on what he set," she said.
Bishop Oketch of the Anglican Church Maseno North Diocese says he is celebrating the life of the professor, who he worked well with while still a Vicar in Muluanda-Butere.
"Professor has gone to be with the Lord at an Appropriate time (Easter Holidays) a time when the Messiah is about to conquer hell. He is for sure resting with the Lord, he said.
Kakamega Senator Boni Khalwale celebrated the professor as a great man who struck a perfect balance between politics and academics.
Standard Digital News - Kenya : Former Kenyatta University Vice Chancellor Professor George Eshiwani dies
By Robert Amalemba
Updated Saturday, April 4th 2015 at 19:51 GMT +3
Kenya: Former Vice-Chancellor of Kenyatta University, Prof George Eshiwani has died.
The former VC collapsed at his Butere home and was rushed to Aga Khan Hospital in Kisumu where he was pronounced dead.
Educationists and the community have expressed shock at the passing on of the celebrated scholar.
Eshiwani is a respected Mathematics Professor who rose from humble beginnings in Khwisero to head Jomo Kenyatta University College of Agriculture and Technology before Former President Daniel Moi appointed him VC KU.
Professor Egara Kabaji, deputy Vice chancellor at Masinde Muliro University, told the The Standard on phone that his death was a great loss.
"I was first employed at JKUCAT as a lecturer when Eshiwani was the Principal; he was so welcoming and a good man to work with. He eventually transformed the college to a university that is Kenyatta University today. Professor Olive Muganda is working well on what he set," she said.
Bishop Oketch of the Anglican Church Maseno North Diocese says he is celebrating the life of the professor, who he worked well with while still a Vicar in Muluanda-Butere.
"Professor has gone to be with the Lord at an Appropriate time (Easter Holidays) a time when the Messiah is about to conquer hell. He is for sure resting with the Lord, he said.
Kakamega Senator Boni Khalwale celebrated the professor as a great man who struck a perfect balance between politics and academics.
Standard Digital News - Kenya : Former Kenyatta University Vice Chancellor Professor George Eshiwani dies