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Former Garissa Governor Nathif Jamah is under investigations after queries were raised over how he acquired his degree aged 15.
Police launched probe on the former county boss after a man petitioned Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) and the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) to investigate and ascertain that indeed, his academic credentials are genuine.
Papers submitted by Nathif to IEBC, show that was born on January 1, 1969 and graduated from University of Karachi, in Pakistani with bachelor of commerce in 1984. This means he was 15.
Through lawyer Githinji Mwangi and Associates Advocates, Mohamed Ibrahim wrote to the Director of Criminal Investigations on June 8th asking for a probe on Nathif. The letter was copied to IEBC and Commission for University Education.
“The aspirant having been born in 1969 would not have possibly completed his degree certificate in 1984 as he was only 15 years,” says the letter.
Nathif used Kalonzo Musyoka-led Wiper Party ticket to defend his seat, but lost to Jubilee’s Ali Korane.
Korane garnered 59871 votes (51.26%), while Nathif was second with 55156 votes (47.23%)
Nathif has since lodged a petition seeking nullification of Korane's August 8th victory, saying the elections were were irregular.
An officer at the DCI said they are still investigating the matter.
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I look forward to the days that our society will not be overly obsessed with papers at the expense of what one's (real life)capabilities are. This elitist education has produced lots of graduate who cannot perform to a half measure of what their papers attest to. We need more practical education that meets today's and future needs of our society.
Imara that is the first thing I totally agree with you 100%.Nothing to remove or add.Am from kiambushire county n majority of the farmers there who r pocketing lots of cash bin a farmer don't have degrees they have used that cash to educate their kids.They pocket btw 20k to millions from selling their coffee/tea keeping cows for milk n greenhouses.I was shocked last week to buy a cow good breed for 280k,am milking 65litres a day.So I will make my returns soon.Some like lawyers,doctors ,engineers need to have degree to practice.But to survive or to b successful u don't need one.
Imara that is the first thing I totally agree with you 100%.Nothing to remove or add.Am from kiambushire county n majority of the farmers there who r pocketing lots of cash bin a farmer don't have degrees they have used that cash to educate their kids.They pocket btw 20k to millions from selling their coffee/tea keeping cows for milk n greenhouses.I was shocked last week to buy a cow good breed for 280k,am milking 65litres a day.So I will make my returns soon.Some like lawyers,doctors ,engineers need to have degree to practice.But to survive or to b successful u don't need one.
Education and indeed various forms of literacy are key to the overall health of the nation. With the levels of crime, corruption, violence,tribalism, dishonesty at all levels- homes/families, work place, businesses,etc, anyone guilty of these vices cannot claim to be educated/literate.
However different positions require certain education /literate levels for efficiency and productivity that honours the human spirit.
Bad manners are a matter of habit. Unfortunately for some education does not seem to make a difference.
Education and indeed various forms of literacy are key to the overall health of the nation. With the levels of crime, corruption, violence,tribalism, dishonesty at all levels- homes/families, work place, businesses,etc, anyone guilty of these vices cannot claim to be educated/literate.
However different positions require certain education /literate levels for efficiency and productivity that honours the human spirit.
Bad manners are a matter of habit. Unfortunately for some education does not seem to make a difference.
This has got nothing to do with success as a public servant one of the basic requirements was to have a university degree.He forged his and it is a good thing he was not re-elected
You don't need a college degree to be successful in life or be elected as an MP, governor, president or vice president.
1. Look at the richest man in the USA - Bill Gates. He does not possess a college degree and see how he has transformed the business world?
2. Steve Jobs of the Apple does not have one either.
3. Look at the Wright Brothers from Dayton, Ohio. They made travelling manageable coming out with the idea of flying.
What is required in Kenya is the ability to communicate in Swahili language and pass the "Kenyan Constitution examination."
Unless you are in the U.K, you don't need to be fluent in the English language. John Majors was a British prime minister in 1980's and yet he did not have a college degree. The current queen of England does not possess one either.
Let us stop the current madness in Kenya that you need a degree to hold a seat in parliament. That's why people like Sonko can go to River Road and buy a fake degree and run for the governor of Nairobi.
The former governor of Nairobi Kidero has a doctorate. See how he messed up the sugar industry in Mumias and how he messed up Nairobi as a governor.