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University cancels Senator Mithika Linturi’s law degree

Meru Senator Mithika Linturi

Meru Senator Mithika Linturi is the first casualty of a crackdown on questionable academic qualifications.

The University of Nairobi Senate, sitting yesterday morning, discontinued the senator from the law degree programme. This means Mr Linturi will not graduate this month. He can, however, appeal against the decision.

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