Ruto awarded degree of Doctor of Humane Letters in leadership

President Willia Ruto was Sunday awarded degree of Doctor of Humane Letters in Leadership by the University of Eastern Africa, Baraton.

An Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters (L.H.D.) is a degree given to people who have made significant contributions to society through their work or service.

It is awarded to those who have distinguished themselves through humanitarian and philanthropic contributions to society.

The criteria for awarding the degree differ from institution to institution.

Typically, it is given to persons outside the university invited to be keynote speakers at the most important university events such as graduation or to faculty members or alumni of the institution who have, in the eyes of the institution or the wider world, distinguished themselves in some way.

The award was issued during the graduation ceremony held at the school.

President Ruto attended the event.

Among key dignitaries present were Education CS Julius Ogamba and Higher Education Principal Secretary Beatrice Inyangala.

Nandi Governor Stephen Sang and his Elgeyo Marakwet counterpart Wisley Rotich also graced the occassion.