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Kaimosi Friends University (KAFU) will award veteran Kenyan human rights lawyer Dr. John Khaminwa the Honorary Degree of Doctor of Humane Letters (Honoris Causa) during its 5th Graduation Ceremony, scheduled for Friday, November 20, at the university's Graduation Square in Vihiga County.
Vice-Chancellor, Professor Peter Mwita announced the conferment through an official notice from his office, describing it as the institution's first-ever honorary doctorate and a recognition of Dr. Khaminwa's impact on Kenya's legal and democratic landscape.
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According to the university, the degree recognises Khaminwa's "distinguished legal career spanning more than six decades and his enduring contribution to constitutionalism, human rights, democracy, justice and the rule of law in Kenya and beyond."
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The institution further noted that he has remained "steadfast in defending human dignity, democratic values and the independence of the legal profession," inviting Kenyans and the international community to join the celebration.
Now 90 years old, Khaminwa remains an active courtroom practitioner.
His career began in public service, where he worked as a state counsel, resident magistrate, deputy registrar of the High Court…
