Nancy Odindo, a TUKO.co.ke journalist, has over four years of experience covering Kenyan politics, news, and features for digital and print media.

Roots Party leader George Wajackoyah has announced a significant academic milestone following the official registration and publication of his PhD thesis by the United States Copyright Office.

Titled 'Reasonable Suspicion and Racial Profiling in the Enforcement of Immigration Laws in Arizona,' the thesis was completed in 2025 and has now been included in the records of the Library of Congress.

The work, which explores legal and policy issues surrounding immigration enforcement in the US, particularly in Arizona, was formally registered under Registration Number TX 9-507-165, with an effective registration date of May 22, 2025.

The publication date was listed as May 19, 2025.

Wajackoyah, while reacting to the achievement, expressed pride in the recognition, noting that the validation allows US Congressional lawmakers to refer to his thesis as a source of law in shaping immigration legislation.

"I am very happy to announce that my PhD thesis in Law and Public Policy has been validated and published by the Library of Congress in the United States," he said.

He emphasised the significance of this achievement, particularly for Kenya, which now claims a place in the US Congressional research space.

The thesis, which took six years to complete—including delays caused by the COVID-19 pandemic—earned him a doctorate in Law and Public Policy.

The politician revealed that he will graduate this Saturday, July 12, in Orlando, Florida.

He credited his success to the support of his researcher, Kelvin Ouma, his family, and his academic supervisor.

This achievement marks a new chapter in Wajackoyah’s career, blending his academic pursuits with his legal and political advocacy and bringing international recognition to Kenyan scholarship on matters of global legal importance.

Ruth Manoti

"Massive congratulations, Khotsa George Luchiri Wajackoyah. This is more than personal achievement. It’s a national milestone. As an immigrant and a development-focused citizen, I’m proud to see African scholarship influencing global policy. You’ve set a precedent for leadership rooted in research, not rhetoric. Asante kwa kuiinua Kenya kimataifa. This is legacy work."

Nyamagelo Mohenga

"You have done us proud. You have set an exemplary example for those who look upto you both academically and politically.

Victor Osodo

"I don't know if people are understanding anything, George Luchiri Wajackoyah. You will remain my role model and my president. 🙏🙏 God bless you all the time."

Sharlton Wambua Kimeu

"Congratulations to Prof. Dr. George Luchiri Wajackoyah—a distinguished legal scholar, trailblazing intellectual, and one of the world’s most academically decorated minds."

Muchina Stephen

"You are more than what common people don't understand. I wish they knew what the future holds in leadership."

Source: TUKO.co.ke