Kenya: Engineers Board Orders Withdrawal of Sudi’s Doctorate Degree

Nairobi — The Engineering Board of Kenya (EBK) has directed Northwestern Christian University-Kenya to withdraw Kapseret MP Oscar Sudi’s Honorary Doctorate Degree certificate, citing unauthorized use of the title “Engineer.”

The honorary degree, awarded on December 21 during the university’s 17th graduation ceremony, included the title “Eng.” on the certificate, a move the board deemed a violation of the Engineers Act, 2011. EBK has instructed the university to issue a corrected certificate…