Kivutha Kibwana installed as International Leadership University-Kenya Chancellor

Former Makueni Governor Prof. Kivutha Kibwana was inaugurated as Chancellor of International Leadership University-Kenya (ILU-K) on August 20, 2026, at the university's Kitengela campus. The Ministry of Education, led by Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Migo Ogamba, attended the event, which also included the presence of Kajiado East MP Kakuta Ole Maimai and Court of Appeal Judge Daniel Musinga.

The installation ceremony marked the dedication of ILU-K's Kitengela seat and the appointment of Kibwana to the position of Chancellor. The Ministry of Education highlighted the event as part of the university's commitment to leadership development and its contribution to national progress. Ogamba emphasized the government's continued support for both public and private universities in fostering quality education, research, and innovation, as well as nurturing future leaders.

Kibwana's new role positions him as the head of ILU-K's leadership, as the institution continues to expand its role within higher education and leadership development. This appointment came after Kibwana expressed his openness to serving the country in various capacities beyond academia in May, including considering a broader public leadership role if the opportunity arose.