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President Kenyatta Urges Universities to Stop Issuing Fake Degrees

President Uhuru Kenyatta has called on universities to stop issuing fake degrees as it will ruin the lives of hardworking Kenyans.

During an event held at Kakamega State Lodge, the Head of State blasted the institutions of higher learning for being compromised.

President Uhuru revealed that most of the institutions had taken the issue as a joke disregarding the ramifications it will have on the youth.

He explained that he was no longer interested in the qualifications of any politicians but expressed concern for the opportunities Kenyans will miss out on due to a tainted reputation.

“Imagine the damage you’ve done to that young man who struggled to get himself an engineering degree then goes to apply for a job in another country then they are told you come from Kenya, you degrees are questionable then whose life have you ruined? You’ve ruined the future of thousands who are truly qualified,” said President Uhuru.

Uhuru said that the various universities should ensure that it is only those who deserve to get awarded academic qualifications.

“It is you who is responsible to know whether your degree is valid or not. It is through your integrity that you must make sure that it is only those who are deserving get awarded the degree in their various fields,” he added.

He explained that if the universities do not implement this they will be the ones to blame for ruining the opportunities for many Kenyans.

President Uhuru Blamed for Sakaja’s Degree Saga

Nairobi Senator Johnson Sakaja who is aspiring to the Nairobi gubernatorial seat uttered some sentiments over his degree certificate saga.

Senator Sakaja revealed that president Uhuru used his influence to coerce the Commission for University Education (CUE) to revoke recognition of his degree certificate which he claimed he had obtained from a Ugandan University.

According to Johnson Sakaja, the Ugandan University’s officials remained true to their word and responsibility and never budged despite Uhuru’s attempts to influence them.

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