Kimilili Member of Parliament Didmus Barasa has dismissed reports linking him to an alleged fake degree from Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT), clarifying that his undergraduate qualifications were earned at Mount Kenya University (MKU).Addressing the controversy during an interview on KTN News on Thursday, September 17, 2026, the lawmaker refuted allegations that he holds a Bachelor of Electrical and Electronic Engineering degree from JKUAT, stating instead that he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from MKU.