Dr. William Ruto: Deputy President Finally Graduates with PhD from University of Nairobi

Deputy President William Ruto has finally graduated with a doctorate degree from the University of Nairobi (UoN).

Ruto has been awarded a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree in Plant Ecology by the Nairobi institution 

He enrolled for the programme at UoN in August 2012 and has graduated after his thesis titled "Influence of human activities on land use changes on environmental quality of riparian ecosystems: A case study of Saiwa Swamp watershed, Western Kenya" was approved by the university's senate in September this year.

Ruto didn't make it to the graduation in 2016 after failing to meet the necessary requirements.

Incidentally, his graduation comes as a triple celebration as it coincides with his birthday as well as his wedding anniversary. Ruto was born on December 21st, 1966 and married his wife Rachael Ruto on December 21st, 1991.

He holds a bachelor’s degree in Botany and Zoology and a postgraduate degree in Plant Ecology from the same institution.

President Kenyatta has attended the graduation ceremony at UoN main campus in Nairobi.