Nairobi Governor, Mike Sonko, was on Wednesday honoured by a University in Dubai.
The governor recieved an honorary degree of Excellence from the European Digital University in Dubai.
The Communications Director in the Governors press Service, Jacob Elkanah, who spoke to Kenyans.co.ke, stated that the academic achievement honoured Sonko for his positive role in changing the society.
The Doctor of Excellence Honoris Causa is a recognized mark of professional excellence and ability, outstanding professional career, services to the humankind and international achievements.
The elated governor, dressed in the elegant red gown and matching graduation cap, over a sharp navy blue suit, expressed his gratitude in his thanksgiving speech.
"When I embarked on these community initiatives, I at no point imagined that one day my little efforts would attract global recognition."
"I'm therefore deeply challenged to do more, beyond my official duties as a governor and i take this responsibility to extend the challenge to you all to serve your community beyond your individual capacity," expressed Sonko.
President Uhuru Kenyatta, former prime minister Raila Odinga, Chief Justice David Maraga, Central Bank of Kenya governor Patrick Njoroge and Central Organisation of Trade Unions (Cotu) secretary-general Francis Atwoli were among those conferred with the honours by various institutions.
Uhuru and Raila’s degrees were issued by Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology for the March 9 ‘handshake’ that ended the political turmoil following 2017's General Election.
The AU envoy also received an honorary degree in 2008 from the University of Nairobi alongside former President Mwai Kibaki and former United Nations secretary-general Kofi Annan (now deceased). The three midwifed a power-sharing deal that quelled tensions in Kenya arising from the disputed 2007 polls.
