Roots Party leader and former Kenyan presidential candidate George Wajackoyah has earned a PhD in Law and Public Policy from Walden University in Orlando, Florida. The graduation ceremony took place on Saturday at the Orange Convention Center, marking the culmination of six years of academic dedication.
Wajackoyah, known for his eccentric political style and controversial policy proposals, announced the achievement with pride. “Tomorrow is D-Day. 6 years of hard work,” he posted on Friday. He also revealed that his doctoral thesis has been validated and published by the Library of Congress in the United States, making it a credible reference for U.S. congressional lawmakers, particularly in the area of immigration law.
“I am very happy to announce that my PhD thesis in Law and Public Policy has been validated and published by the Library of Congress,” he said. “This validation means that Congressional lawmakers can now refer to it as a source of law when making immigration laws.”
Wajackoyah’s journey to this milestone was not without challenges. He noted that the COVID-19 pandemic significantly disrupted his research process, yet he remained determined to complete the rigorous academic program.
A seasoned lawyer and former spy, Wajackoyah first attempted to vie for Kenya’s presidency in 2012 but withdrew before the elections. A decade later, he successfully appeared on the 2022 presidential ballot, finishing third with 61,969 votes.
His 2022 campaign stood out for its unorthodox proposals, including legalising marijuana for economic development, introducing a four-day workweek, and exporting snake venom. These radical ideas, paired with his Rastafarian identity and distinct dress code, turned him into a media sensation and a symbol of protest politics.
Despite the outcome in 2022, Wajackoyah remains undeterred in his political ambitions. He has declared his intention to run for president again in the 2027 general elections.
His latest academic achievement adds another dimension to his profile as a scholar-politician, further cementing his influence in Kenya’s political and intellectual spheres.
