Explainer: What it takes to transition from Dr to Prof
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Kenyatta University Chancellor, Ambassador (Dr) Francis Muthaura hands KU PhD graduand, Susan Thami Njau, a conferment for doctorate, as Acting KU Vice-Chancellor, Prof Waceke Wanjohi looks on during the university's 56th graduation ceremony.
While one can become a Lecturer without a PhD, the downside of that is that it limits the person to just lecturing.
PhD is an important degree when joining the academia as it means you will be able to supervise master’s students.
Becoming a professor is the pinnacle of academic achievement and is a journey that requires advanced education, consistent research output, teaching experience, and academic leadership.
It is a path that is open to professionals from various disciplines — arts, sciences, engineering, education, law, and beyond.
