2018 seems to be the year of elevation for Opposition Leader Raila Odinga as good tidings seem to come his way one after the other. Raila Odinga will on December 14, 2018 be feted with an honorary degree from the Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University.
In an advert placed in the MyGov pages on Tuesday that Raila, Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University said that Mr. Odinga will receive the honorary degree in recognition of his immense contribution to the society.
The university said that Raila 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 University’s Vice Chancellor Stephen Agong’.
Vice Chancellor Agong’ said that Raila has met requirements following his immense contribution towards public service, leadership and the expansion of the democratic space in Kenya and 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 said.
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