MP Didmus Barasa graduates with PhD in Public Administration
Kenyan MP Didmus Barasa has graduated with a PhD in Public Administration from Murang’a University of Technology, following public scrutiny regarding his academic credentials. Barasa is currently preparing for a gubernatorial run in the 2027 elections.
Why it matters
The verification of academic credentials for public officials is a significant issue in Kenyan politics, impacting voter trust and political accountability.
Kimilili MP Didmus Barasa has graduated with a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Public Administration from Murang’a University of Technology.
Barasa’s doctoral research examined county governments’ branding strategies and their impact on service delivery satisfaction among small and medium enterprises, using Bungoma County as a case study.
The second-term lawmaker had in June this year announced the successful completion of his PhD, a claim that prompted the Consumers Federation of Kenya (COFEK) to call for verification of his academic qualifications.
COFEK Secretary-General Stephen Mutoro called on the Commission for University Education (CUE) and the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) to verify the credibility of Barasa’s academic credentials.
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