Deputy President William Ruto has finally graduated from University of Nairobi with a doctorate.

William Ruto, who enrolled for the doctorate program back in August 2012, was expected to graduate in 2016 but he did not meet the course requirements.

One year later, he finally got the opportunity to graduate.

“It has taken God’s divine will; painstaking work; maintaining a delicate balance between a hectic schedule and research to add to my academic honors. For many, it would have been easier to give up.

“In the end, perseverance; hard work; devotion; dedication; sacrifice and God’s timing have triumphed. Elated to graduate with a PhD in Plant Ecology from the University of Nairobi,” he wrote on his Facebook.

The ceremony was delayed until President Uhuru Kenyatta arrived at 12.20pm.

Be thjat as it may, the DP also marked his 52nd birthday as well as his 27th wedding anniversary.

When the DP stepped to the dais to be conferred, President Uhuru Kenyatta was among the first people to congratulate him.

“Congratulations to you my brother William Samoei Ruto on your graduation with a Doctorate degree from the University of Nairobi. You have come a long way to achieve this great milestone. Also, Happy Birthday to you, and Happy Anniversary to you and Mama Rachel Ruto God bless your family,” President Uhuru said.

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