His [Peter Ouko’s] elderly mother and grown-up daughter were also there – and helped him cut a giant cake made for him by celebrity chef Daniel
Mungai, who insisted that a ceremonial sword be used as it was an “extraordinary occasion”.
“I am thankful that a few sponsors and friends came through for me. I would get books sent from the university in the UK. Sometimes they would take very long to arrive,” says the 44-year-old father of two.
NTV Kenya also covered the celebrations. Watch the highlights below:
Celebrations also took place in Uganda. NTV Uganda covered the convocation at Luzira prison, where four students received their Diploma in the Common Law.