In a notice released on Monday, December 2, 2024, HELB encouraged interested individuals to apply for the position. “HELB is looking to hire a transformative, skilled, and motivated person with inherent dynamism for the role of Chief Executive Officer/Board Secretary,” the notice stated in part.
In the notice, the Board also outlined the requirements and job description for the role for interested candidates. “The successful applicant will be accountable for the overall leadership, strategic and operational management to help the institution achieve its short and long-term goals that align with its mandate, Vision, and Mission,” it informed.
“The successful applicant will also lead the development of institutional frameworks, improve fintech optimization, promote customer-focused leadership and sustainability, oversee human resource initiatives, and advocate for strong corporate governance,” it added.
The Board further communicated to interested individuals the application process for the role. “Qualified and interested candidates who meet the criteria should submit two hard copies of job applications, academic and professional certificates, and relevant testimonials. Digital copies of the same should also be sent to the official recruitment website,” the notice stated.
The job posting is expected to mark the exit of the current long-serving CEO Charles Ringera, who has led since 2013. The deadline for application submissions is December 17, no later than 5:00 PM.
Ringera was among the six shortlisted candidates for the position of second Deputy Governor at the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK), which ultimately was awarded to Gerald Nyaoma.
Currently, HELB is in a challenging situation as uncertainty grows after the High Court issued orders preventing the implementation of President William Ruto’s new student-centered funding model.
On October 3, Justice Mwita issued temporary orders suspending the implementation of the funding model after the Kenya Human Rights Commission (KHRC) and three other petitioners legally contested it.
The petitioners claimed that the funding model is discriminatory and excludes thousands of students from higher education.
However, the HELB management reassured university students of its dedication to resolving the deadlock; building on Ruto’s new directive to form a committee to review the funding model.
