Babu Owino Demands To Be Addressed By His Doctorate Title: "Don't Forget That Doctor"

• Embakasi East MP Babu Owino was offended when the Commission on Revenue Allocation CEO, James Katule, failed to acknowledge his honorary doctorate degree
• He reminded Katule to use the proper prefix when stating his name, prompting the CEO to issue an apology
• Babu received an honorary doctorate in Political Leadership from Weldios University in Benin Republic

Didacus Malowa, a journalist at TUKO.co.ke, brings over three years of experience covering politics and current affairs in Kenya.

Nairobi - Embakasi East Member of Parliament has always been proud of his academic achievements.

The lawmaker has always endeavoured to show he is not a slouch in academics, parading his four degrees.

Babu holds a degree in Actuarial Science and a law degree with honours. At the same time, he also advanced his studies to acquire a Master's degree in Architectural Science and a Master's degree in law.

How was Babu offended by James Katule

During a recent engagement between the Committee on Budget & Appropriations Committee and the Commission on Revenue Allocation, Babu took after the Commission CEO James Katule failed to acknowledge his Doctorate.

While responding to Babu's sentiments, Katule failed to mention the word 'Doctor' before his name, prompting the lawmaker to alert the house.

He sought the indulgence of the committee chairperson, Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro, before asking the CRA secretary not to forget the prefix, albeit an honorary degree.

"Chair, point of information, its doctor. Don't forget doctor please," he said.

Katule issued an apology to the lawmaker before continuing with his presentation.

How did Babu acquire a doctorate degree

The outspoken lawmaker was awarded an honorary degree from Weldios University in Benin for his political leadership.

In his acceptance speech, the MP thanked God for the title bestowed on him by the university after a rigorous selection process.

"Thanks to the Almighty God for my Honorary Doctorate Degree in Political Leadership from Weldios University in Benin Republic. I’m officially Dr.Babu Owino. To this far the Lord God has brought us. Thanks to Benin Republic for the recognition and to all Kenyans for your support and prayers," he said.

The Weldios Selection Committee settled on the youthful MP after nomination and careful evaluation and scrutiny of his profile, antecedence, and contributions to society.

How did Babu help needy orphan from Nandi?

Separately, Nicklaus Kiprotich scored an impressive 424 in the KCPE examination and was called to Kapsabet Boys High School.

However, the orphaned boy's aunt, Nancy Jepkorir, could not afford his fees and appealed for help.

Jepkorir shared Kiprotich's story with TUKO.co.ke, and Babu offered to help him.

Jepkorir disclosed that Kiprotich, who dreams of becoming a lawyer, was orphaned when two years old.