Victor Patience Oyuko, known as Kenyan Degree Holder on Facebook, is an outspoken advocate for the transformative impact of education, particularly among the youth. He firmly asserts that education possesses the potential to eliminate societal issues such as inequality and poverty.
In a conversation with TUKO, the environmental scientist elaborated on the motivation behind his campaign to promote the value of a degree and outlined his ambitious aspirations. Oyuko expressed a strong desire to serve as an inspiration, particularly for those facing unemployment despite holding degrees, encouraging them to recognize the profound influence of their education.
He emphasized that every individual holds the power to shape their destiny by identifying areas where the knowledge they have acquired can make a meaningful impact. Oyuko passionately discusses the significance of a degree daily, aiming to empower people to harness their knowledge for societal transformation.
“I speak for degree holders who have faced despair and abandoned their degrees due to a lack of job opportunities,” he conveyed to Tuko.
Oyuko firmly maintains that he will not consider a relationship with women lacking degrees, regardless of their beauty. He adamantly stated, “I can’t marry a lady without a degree. Over my dead body. I will never forgive myself if I do.”
The ‘Kenyan Degree Holder’ acknowledges that while some individuals may not fully realize their dreams, education serves as a driving force propelling individuals to greater heights. Reflecting on his own background, Oyuko, who holds a degree in environmental science but works in the legal sector, shared how his father motivated him to excel academically and attain a degree.
His father instilled in him the belief that a degree would bring immeasurable pride to the family. Oyuko perceives his degree not only as a personal achievement but also as a key that unlocks doors that would otherwise remain closed.
Challenging fellow degree holders navigating the competitive job market, he urged them to stand tall and take pride in their educational achievements.
