Waititu: How I managed to graduate with an MBA
Kiambu Governor Ferdinand Waititu was the main attraction at the 17th graduation of Kenya Methodist University (KeMU) on Friday where more than 2,800 graduands were conferred with PHDs, bachelor’s degrees and diplomas in various disciplines.
Waititu, who graduated with a Master of Business Administration, human resource management option, has revealed how he managed to graduate with an MBA, his demanding political career notwithstanding.
“I wake up very early in the morning to study for about two hours before I start my normal day. It was very tough but I am glad to have graduated today,” said Waititu, whose academic credentials have been questioned in the past.
Mr Waititu further said his graduation marks the end of the controversy that has marked part of his political career.
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“I am very delighted to graduate with an MBA. At least people who have seen me with gowns during the day can attest that I have graduated.
“Those who have been questioning my papers can confirm from KeMU University,” Mr Waititu said. “I am now better equipped to serve the people of Kiambu County.”
Mr Waititu was kept busy throughout the ceremony by fellow graduands who wanted to take selfies with him.
Also among the graduands was Kenya National Union of Teachers (Knut) chairman Mudzo Nzili. Meru Governor Kiraitu Murungi was the chief guest at the ceremony.
PANJAB UNIVERSITY
In December last year, the High Court threw out a case filed by former Kiambu Governor William Kabogo who had accused the fiery politician of forging his academic certificates.
Justice Joseph Onguto said the issue had already been handled by the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission when Mr Waititu first sought to vie for Nairobi governorship in 2013, rendering his court without jurisdiction on the matter.
Mr Waititu has since filed a case seeking Sh50.9 million from Mr Kabogo as legal costs after the former governor lost the case.
The governor maintains that he studied at Panjab University, India, in the 1980s and once showed a bachelor’s degree certificate with the name Clifford Ndung’u Waititu, whom he argued was him, as well as an undated photograph of himself at the graduation ceremony.
Panjab University has since confirmed that one Clifford Ndung’u Waititu was their student and qualified for the award of BCom degree after completing the course.