Lessons Kenya can draw from the resignation of Harvard president

Claudine Gay speaks during a hearing of the House Committee on Education on Capitol Hill. [AP photo]

It's the dream university for any aspiring student from all corners of the globe. Being an alumnus of Harvard opens doors to opportunities and prestige. Its acceptance rate is about three per cent.

This exclusivity is a source of prestige; only a few walk along its hallways. During my visit, I observed students queuing to touch the left boot of the statue of the founder, John Harvard. It's considered a sign of good luck in exams.