During the August 2022 general election in Kenya, Professor George Wajackoyah ran for president. With 17 degrees under his belt, he is among the most highly educated individuals in the country. Wajackoyah’s path towards education began when he was rescued from the streets after spending years as a street child. He then completed his A-levels at Mumias Boys High School before going on to attend several prestigious universities.
Having practiced law for over 25 years, Wajackoyah is also an experienced educator, having taught various subjects, including law, economics, human rights, comparative constitutional law, and international law at universities in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Kenya. Additionally, he is the founder of Luchiri & Co Advocates.
In the political arena, Wajackoyah is a member of the Roots Party, and his running mate is Justina Wambui Wamae. One of their primary objectives is to legalize marijuana and promote its sale as a means of paying off the country’s debts.
He has a total of 17 degrees, as follows:
He owns a PHD from the Walden University
Post Graduate Diploma at The Kenya School of Law
Masters in Law (USA law) at the University of Baltimore
Masters of Law (LLM) at SOAS University of London
Master of Philosophy at Walden University
Masters of Law in Law Development at the University of Warwick in the United Kingdom.
Bachelor of Laws at the University of Wolver Hampton
Diploma in French at the Kenya Institute of Administration
Advanced Diploma in French at the University of Burundi
Economics and Refugee Law at World University Service United Kingdom
Laws of Kenya at Riara University
Postgraduate Diploma at Maastricht University
Legal Practice Course LPC at the University of Westminster in The United Kingdom
Certificate in Comparative Laws at University of London School of Oriental & African Studies (SOAS)
Criminal/Civil Litigation at American Heritage University of Southern California
Security & Intelligence Studies at CID Training school
Policing and Criminal Investigation at Kenya Police Training College, Kiganjo.