Limkokwing University Malaysia Pays Tribute to a "Leader with the Heart of a Lion"

The President of Limkokwing University, Malaysia Tan Sri Dr Lim Kok Wing also presents PM Raila Odinga with Honorary PhD.

Prime Minister Raila Odinga was earlier this morning conferred a Honorary Doctorate of Leadership in Societal Development from the Limkokwing University of Creative Technology, Cyberjaya, Malaysia.

According to the official programme, the university celebrated the conferment of the Honorary Doctorate Prime Minister Raila Amolo Odinga at their Hall of Fame, Limkokwing University .

Raila was conferred with his doctorate by the University’s Founder and President, Professor Emeritus Tan Sri Dato’ Sri Paduka Dr. Lim Kok wing in a grand ceremony to be held at the university's Hall of Fame.

Limkokwing University is an international University with a global presence across 4 continents. With over 25000 students coming from more than 144 countries, studying in its 12 campuses in Botswana, Cambodia, China, Indonesia, Lesotho, Malaysia, United Kingdom and United States, the University has established worldwide recognition through its innovative brand of creative education merging the best of east and west education.

The university has awarded honorary doctorates in Humanity, Innovation in Education, Social Transformation and Leadership to a few individuals around the world and some of the esteemend recipients in Africa to date are Dr Festus G. Mogae, former President of the Republic of Botswana - and one of the rare winners of the Mo Ibrahim Prize for Achievement in African Leadership worth USD5million - and  Former South African President and Nobel Peace Price winner Nelson Mandela.