{
  "id": 18689612,
  "title": "KeMU awards Chief Justice Martha Koome honorary doctorate",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/07/kemu-awards-chief-justice-martha-koome-honorary-doctorate-18689612",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-07T10:05:15.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "KBC",
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    "url": "https://www.kbc.co.ke/kemu-awards-chief-justice-martha-koome-honorary-doctorate/"
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  "account": "Kenya Methodist University has honored Chief Justice Martha Koome by conferring upon her an honorary Doctor of Letters degree, recognizing her exceptional contributions to the fields of law, human rights, and justice. This prestigious accolade was presented during the university's 26th Graduation Ceremony held on Saturday at the Main Campus in Meru, by the University's Chancellor. The degree was bestowed in recognition of her remarkable achievements in the legal profession, her dedication to human rights, her commitment to advancing justice, and her unwavering service to society. Speaking after receiving the honor, Justice Koome expressed her deep gratitude to the Chancellor, the Board of Trustees, the University Council, the Senate, the Management, the faculty, and the wider KeMU community for acknowledging her accomplishments. She emphasized that the award is a humbling reminder that the true measure of education, leadership, and professional achievement lies in the meaningful impact we have on society. \"I receive this distinguished honour with immense gratitude. To me, it is a powerful reminder that the true measure of education, leadership and professional achievement lies not in personal accomplishment, but in how meaningfully we use our knowledge, skills and positions to serve others and transform lives,\" she stated. Justice Koome also addressed the Class of 2026, urging them to utilize their newfound knowledge and opportunities to serve humanity and uphold integrity. \"To the Class of 2026, congratulations. May you use the knowledge and opportunities you have gained to serve humanity, uphold integrity and make a lasting difference in your communities and our nation,\" she encouraged. Furthermore, Justice Koome reaffirmed her steadfast commitment to the service of justice, human dignity, and the people of Kenya.",
  "summary": "Kenya Methodist University has awarded Chief Justice Martha Koome an honorary Doctor of Letters degree in recognition of outstanding contributions to law, human rights and justice. The degree was conferred by the University’s Chancellor, during the 26th Graduation Ceremony held on Saturday at the Main Campus in Meru. in recognition of contribution to the legal […] The post KeMU awards Chief…",
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        "title": "CJ Koome Awarded Honorary Doctorate by KeMU",
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        "outlet": "Capital FM Kenya",
        "title": "KeMU awards Chief Justice Martha Koome honorary doctorate",
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        "published": "2026-11-07T08:03:22.000Z"
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        "outlet": "People Daily Kenya",
        "title": "Chief Justice Martha Koome awarded honorary Doctor of Letters Degree",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/07/chief-justice-martha-koome-awarded-honorary-doctor-of-letters-degree",
        "published": "2026-11-07T08:42:32.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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