This archive report was first published on 18 July 2019.
On July 17, 2019, Prof Patricia Kameri-Mbote made history by becoming the first woman and only the sixth individual in the 49-year history of the University of Nairobi to receive a Higher Doctorate degree.
Prof Kameri-Mbote, one of the country's most decorated legal scholars, has contributed significantly to legal education institutions in Kenya and has published widely in areas such as international law, environmental law, women's rights, and property rights.
According to the University of Nairobi, candidates must meet certain requirements to qualify for the Higher Doctorate degree, including being holders of a Doctor of Philosophy or Doctor of Medicine degree from the institution or a Doctor of Philosophy degree from any other recognized university for at least five years.
Prof Kameri-Mbote's achievement has sparked a range of reactions on social media, with some people expressing awe at the volume of her thesis, while others have raised questions about the supervision of her work and the value of such a lengthy document.
As one Twitter user noted, 'Is it special just because of the many pages? Substance over form, people.'
Prof Kameri-Mbote's achievement is a testament to her dedication and hard work, and she has been congratulated by many on social media.
