- Former Mombasa Governor Hassan Joho clapped back at Kenyans laughing at his D- in the KCSE, saying he turned his academic lemons into lemonade with multiple degrees
- He silenced his critics by showcasing how he soared from a low grade to pursuing a degree from one of the world’s top universities
- The hunk politician who vowed to pursue a PHD if awarded the CS position is one of the nominees appointed by William Ruto to be part of his broad-based government
Former Mombasa Governor Hassan Joho has addressed a section of Kenyans mocking him after he was nominated as the Mining Cabinet Secretary due to his D- score in the KCSE.
Joho, in a stern response, urged his critics to focus less on his past academic performance and more on his achievements since then, highlighting his progression from a diploma to earning two degrees.
The former governor, visibly irritated by the notion that his D- grade made him unfit for a cabinet position, proudly announced that he is on the path to obtaining another degree from one of the world’s most prestigious universities.
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His comments come after two days of heated debates, both online and offline, regarding the competencies of the various Cabinet Secretaries chosen by President William Ruto for his broad-based government.
Even before the official parliamentary vetting process began, Kenyans had already started their own informal vetting, scrutinizing the qualifications of the nominees and questioning their competencies.
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Joho faced significant criticism, particularly after Citizen TV journalists Waihiga Mwaura and Yvonne Okwara ridiculed his qualifications, noting that many appointees in Ruto’s government had law degrees.
They had previously pointed out that many had degrees in fields unrelated to their appointed positions, sparking discussions among Kenyans about the new cabinet’s potential effectiveness.
Joho Defends Thee
In response, Joho confirmed that he did indeed score poorly in his KCSE but emphasized that this did not define his future success.
He assured the parliamentary vetting committee that, if approved, he would pursue a Ph.D. as the new Cabinet Secretary for Mining.
Kenyans reacted to Joho’s defense, with some agreeing that academic scores do not determine one’s future success or potential.
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Others suggested that Joho’s poor grades were due to his focus on running businesses he had started in high school rather than his studies.
However, some questioned how he managed to pursue a diploma without first obtaining a certificate with a D- grade, calling for an investigation into his academic credentials.
