Mount Kenya University founder Simon Gicharu honoured as professor in Namibia

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When Mr Simon Gicharu, the founder of Mt Kenya University, is awarded an honorary professorship at the International University of Management (IUM) in Windhoek, Namibia, Monday, he will be adding another feather to one of his many caps. After all, getting recognised for his work has become almost a normal affair. Mr Gicharu has three honorary doctorates, a book published to his name, sits on three boards and is a recipient of the 1st Class Chief of the Order of the Burning Spear (CBS), the highest award a civilian can get in Kenya, getting recognised for his work has become almost a normal affair.