Kimilili MP Didmus Barasa has officially graduated with a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Public Administration from Murang’a University of Technology.

• Barasa's doctoral research focused on county governments’ branding strategies and their influence on service delivery satisfaction among small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), using Bungoma County as a case study.
• The second-term lawmaker confirmed his graduation on August 28, 2026, through a Facebook post.
• The MP stated he holds two undergraduate degrees and two master’s degrees in addition to his newly acquired doctorate.