Kenya Defence Forces Chief General Julius Karangi to receive Honorary Doctorate

By Standard Digital Reporter

The Chief of the Kenya Defence Forces General Julius Karangi will be awarded an honorary degree at the Kenyatta University on Friday.

In a statement sent by Head of Public Communications, Ministry of Defence Bogita Ongeri, the Honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters will be awarded to General Karangi for his accomplishments and contributions towards peace and humanity efforts, with special regard to Operation Linda Nchi and the ongoing African Mission in Somalia.

“The degree is a distinction of high order and falls under the category of degrees “Honoris Causa” meaning “for the sake of honour,” said the statement.

The KDF Chief joins other recipients of the Honorary Doctorate of Human Letters such as Former US Presidents Bill Clinton and George W Bush and the South African clergy Desmond Tutu.

The US government has also recognised the senior military officers’ contribution and through the US military is in the process of awarding General Julius Karangi, the “Legion of Merit” that is awarded to senior military and civilian leaders who have rendered exemplary leadership and direction in coalition building.

Previous recipients of this award include: Field Marshal Montgomery, General Patton and Eliud Barack of Israel.

General Karangi is a distinguished top-notch military officer of high intellect and professional standing in addition to a being talented with great organisational skills as exhibited through his military career.