73-year-old man defies odds to earn Master's degree

Michael Korir poses for a photograh after obtaining his Master's degree in Business Administration from Kenya Highlands University. [Nikko Tanui, Standard]

A  73-year-old man has captured the admiration of many after graduating with a Master’s Degree in Business Administration (Human Resource option) from Kenya Highlands University, proving that determination and passion for learning have no age limit.

Michael Korir, the septuagenarian scholar, was among the 670 graduates honoured during the university’s 15th graduation ceremony held at the institution’s grounds in Kericho.