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Varsity disowns Granton Samboja's certificate

Wiper party leader Kalonzo Musyoka (left) talks with Granton Samboja during his swearing-in as Taita-Taveta governor on August 21, 2017. It has been revealed that Mr Samboja did not graduate from Kenyatta University. PHOTO | DENNIS KAVISU

What you need to know:

  • A voter wants the election of Mr Samboja as Taita-Taveta governor be declared null and void.
  • On Monday, Justice Eric Ogola directed all parties to file their responses within 14 days.

The questions surrounding Taita-Taveta Governor Granton Samboja’s academic qualifications have deepened after Kenyatta University said there are no records to indicate that he was a student at the institution.

The university said their internal search revealed that Mr Samboja had not applied for, obtained admission or attended the institution as a student for a certificate, diploma and degree in project management, human resource management and Bachelor of Commerce respectively.