Roots Party leader and former presidential contender George Wajackoyah earned a PhD in Law and Public Policy from Walden University, located in Orlando, Florida, after six years of academic pursuit.
The outspoken lawyer and politician graduated last Saturday, marking the culmination of a journey that began in 2018. He took to social media on Friday to share the news of his milestone achievement, declaring: “Tomorrow is D-Day. 6 years of hard work. Tuko Orange Convention Centre, Orlando, Florida. PhD Law & Public Policy. The work is listed in the Library of Congress for future research in law and scholarly writings.”
Wajackoyah further said that the inclusion of his thesis in the Library of Congress was a historic moment for Kenya.
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“I am thrilled to announce that my PhD thesis in Law and Public Policy has been validated and published by the Library of Congress in the United States,” he stated. “This validation means that Congressional lawmakers can now refer to it as a source of law when making immigration laws.”
He emphasised that the academic work spanned six years, “with COVID in between.”
Wajackoyah initially attempted to run for president in 2012 but later dropped his bid.
A decade later, he reemerged and was cleared by the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) to contest the 2022 General Election, where he finished third with 61,969 votes.
His unconventional campaign strategy attracted widespread attention because of his proposals, such as legalising bhang and reducing the working week to four days. His distinct style—complete with Rastafarian flair—made him a prominent figure in the media.
Despite his past loss, Wajackoyah has not ruled out another attempt at the presidency in 2027.
By Joseph Mambili
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