Question of the legality of Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko’s honorary doctorate Degree of Excellence conferred to him on Wednesday has been raised by Kenyans on social media.
This comes after the flamboyant county boss took to his social media pages to express his delightedness after the European Digital University recognized his positive contribution to society in an event which took place in Dubai at the University of Dubai.
“I’m delighted to be conferred with an honorary doctorate Degree of Excellence by the European Digital University at the University of Dubai, for my positive role in changing the society. I will also carry on with personal support to the society through the Sonko Rescue Team which has been consistent in it’s charitable work,” Sonko wrote.
Delighted to be conferred with honorary doctorate degree of excellence by the European Digital University at the University of Dubai, for my positive role in changing the society. pic.twitter.com/uGfPeXVuqA
— Mike Sonko (@MikeSonko) August 7, 2019
However, the news of Sonko’s Doctorate Degree has been received without a lot of criticism from Kenyans on Twitter who majority questioned the eligibility of the honorary while others further insinuated that the governor parted with the cash to be honored.
Some even went on to question the existence of the said University as its website was unavailable.
“I DON’T even find a WEBSITE of the said University. Apart from a FACEBOOK page with 367 likes. I must say even the name looks suspicious,” Ben Mwirigi wrote.
I DON’T even find a WEBSITE of the said University. Apart from a FACEBOOK page with 367 likes. I must say even the name looks suspicious
— Ben♖ (@mwirigitwit) August 7, 2019
Here is what a section of Kenyans have to say on Sonko’s honorary doctorate degree;
So as from today we will call you dr sonko or we wait Hadi umalizane kuiexpose ile list imebaki
— warsame Mohamed (@NahodhaAwaedy) August 7, 2019
For your information you were a Dr long time ago before kamiti you graduated with Dr Joho, Dr mwau , phd Dr Akasha
Viva Gavana😂
— RobertAzaria (@azaria_robert) August 7, 2019
Its either.
1. Umechochwa uncle!!
2. Umecash in videadly kwa hii deal— Alex Murithi (@Alekilexx) August 7, 2019
Have you been recognized with this coz of the hard work you did in revealing unknown secrets of the prominent people…… Doctorate in revealing secrets
— Samwel O. Okinyi (@o_okinyi) August 7, 2019
Earn such a paper in class and toil,read and earn it………..to the learned people they don’t recognize such
— Samwel O. Okinyi (@o_okinyi) August 7, 2019
Ati positive role?? Gani hio ya kusema siri za watu ama??
Alafu hii university ndio imefunguliwa juzi ama?? Haina hata website.
😂😂😂😂 so you now we call you Doctor of positivity or secret revealer??
— Mel (@Mel06030109) August 7, 2019
This sounds like those fake awards they stage to give themselves legitimacy.
Brother Eze is an expert at this.— Blumenthal (@Omondi___) August 7, 2019
I wonder which society you’ve changed 🤣 the City is one big slum now because of you no law and order..nkt how does slumifyin Nairobi improve lives.?
— Njeri Maina (@NjeriMa38886697) August 8, 2019