Saying that he does not belong in the “league of Nelson Mandela”, Rt. Hon. Raila Amolo Odinga, warmly received the Honorary Doctor of Leadership in Societal Development bestowed upon him by Limkokwing University President, Professor Emeritus Tan Sri Dato’ Sri Paduka Dr Lim Kok Wing, who described him as “one of Africa’s most distinguished leaders”. Former President of South Africa Mr Nelson Mandela was one of the recipients of this distinguished award, which also includes Malaysia’s former Prime Minister, Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad and Dr Festus Mogae, former President of Botswana among other international leaders.
The high-spirited ceremony was witnessed by Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Senator A. Kohilan Pillay, Ambassadors and High Commissioners and other guests. In his acceptance speech, the Kenyan leader invited the University to set up a campus in Nairobi that will pave the way for young Kenyans to graduate with abilities to empower the country’s Vision 2030 aspirations. Kenya is one of the countries that are leading Africa in the ground-breaking economic transformation of the continent, which is destined to become “the next growth frontier on the planet” within 20 years.
Tan Sri Lim Kok Wing is scheduled to visit Kenya soon to further discuss academic collaboration with the Prime Minister and Ministry of Education officials.
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