Raila To Receive Honorary Degree From Jaramogi Oginga University

ODM party leader Raila Odinga will on December 14 be feted with an honorary degree of Doctor of Sciences by the Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University.

The opposition leader will according to a newspaper advert placed in the MyGov pages be honored for his “immense contribution towards public service, leadership and and the expansion of the democratic space in Kenya and in the region.”

“The University Senate has therefore determined that the Right Honourable Odinga is worthy of the conferment of Honorary Degree of Doctor of Sciences (Honoris Causa),” the advert read in part.

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The University also noted that the newly appointed High Representative for Infrastructure Development in Africa has promoted the infrastructure industry, settlement, sciences and environmental conservation.

“The university charter believes Raila ascribes to the values of the learning institution and has rendered distinguished service in the advancement of any branch of learning or service to humanity,” said the vice chancellor, Stephen Agong’.

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