Prof Stephen Kiama Gitahi is the 8th Vice Chancellor of the University of Nairobi. A veterinary surgeon by profession. He holds a doctorate degree in Structural Biology from the University of Bern, Switzerland under the mentorship of Professor Peter Gehr.

His PhD marked a culmination of a long journey of sustained personal illumination driven by an abiding curiosity to broaden the horizons of knowledge.

He is an accomplished scholar with proven track record in formulating and managing academic programs and on research and publication. He has over 16 years’ experience in  management and leadership positions at the University of Nairobi.