Embakasi member of parliament Babu Owino has been awarded Honorary Doctorate (PhD Honoraris Causa) in Political Leadership.

His recent designation as one of Kenya's top-performing parliamentarians precedes this accolade.

Babu Owino received an honorary degree from Weldios University in Benin in appreciation of his exceptional contributions to political leadership.

Babu Owino graciously accepted the honor, expressing his gratitude to the Almighty and proudly declaring himself “officially Dr. Babu Owino.”


“Thanks to the Almighty God for my Honorary Doctorate Degree in Political Leadership from Weldios University in Benin Republic. I’m officially DR.BABU OWINO. To this far the Lord God has brought us. Thanks to BENIN REPUBLIC for the recognition and to all Kenyans for your support and prayers.”

The outspoken lawmaker claimed in yet another post that he gave the honor to all Kenyans.

Babu Owino's candidacy for the honorary degree was the result of a thorough assessment of his services to society, which was the final step in deciding whether or not he should get this esteemed award.

The official invitation from Weldios University shed light on the selection process, stating:

“Hon Babu Owino Paul Ongili, Member of the Kenyan Parliament…Formal Notification and Invitation to The Weldios University Convocation Ceremony; The Weldios Honorary Doctorate Degree Conferment. May I, on behalf of the Senate and Board of Weldios University, formally inform you that, upon your nomination and careful evaluation and scrutiny of your profile, antecedence, and contributions to society, ‘The Weldios Selection Committee,’ the University shall be conferring the prestigious Weldios Honorary Doctorate Degree (PhD Honoraris Causa) in Political Leadership at the Weldios University eagle set convocation ceremony in Cotonou, Benin Republic.”

Babu Owino arrived back in the nation last night to a jubilant reception at the airport from his family and admirers.