On Friday, July 8, Kenyatta University nominated President Uhuru Kenyatta’s sister Kristina Wambui Pratt for the conferment of an honorary degree.
In a notice published in the local dailies, the institute which is in a tussle with the Head of State over a parcel of land said Wambui’s nomination was in recognition of her commitment and service to the people living with disabilities.
On Friday, July 22, Kenyatta University which Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro proposed to be renamed Githurai University held its 51st graduation ceremony.
The award, which is awarded without examination, was given to Pratt during the graduation ceremony which was presided over by Kenyatta University Chancellor Benson Wairegi.
Pratt who was nominated for her role in defending people Living With Disabilities (PLWDs) encouraged other students to always aim higher in their studies.
“Do what is right but not what is easy. Never stop learning as there is always something new to learn and experience,” Kristina Wambui Pratt said.
While her nomination elicited criticism, the institution noted that Kristina has been involved in numerous special education associations and schools for so many years.
Wairegi noted that Wambui’s commitment coupled with her appointment as Ambassador of the Visually Impaired to Africa by UNESCO in 1977 was to be given the award.
Wambui holds a Bachelor of Science in Special Education from Kutztown State University and a Master of Science in Education Psychology from Lehigh University Pennsylvania, USA.
Pratt was appointed to the Chair National Fund for Disabled of Kenya in January 2002, a position she holds up to now.
Her contributions to National Fund for the Disabled Kenyans include lobbying for the allocation of over KSh 370 million that has helped different groups of PLWDs.
She further serves as a Board member of Kambui School for the Deaf, Jacaranda School for the Mentally Handicapped, Kenya Society for the Blind, and Thika School for the Blind.
