The Egerton University Council says it has suspended its vice-chancellor Rose Mwonya while allegations of financial impropriety and mismanagement are investigated.
The council sent Mwonya on 90-day compulsory leave to clear the way for internal investigations of malpractice, media reports claim.
On 11 September the university council appointed Alexander Kahi, deputy vice-chancellor in charge of academic affairs, to take charge until further notice.