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Kenyan actress Mama Nyaguthii earns university degree

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Kenyan actress Mary Airo, known as Mama Nyaguthii, has obtained a Bachelor of Arts in Community Development with Second Class Honours, Upper Division. She announced her university graduation on 6 November after studying at St. Paul’s University, according to Tuko.

Kenyan actress Mary Airo, known as Mama Nyaguthii and for her role in the television series Papa Shirandula, has obtained a Bachelor of Arts in Community Development at St. Paul’s University, with Second Class Honours, Upper Division, according to Tuko. She announced her graduation on Friday 6 November.

Kenyan actress Jacky Vike, who acted alongside her in Papa Shirandula, congratulated her and recalled their friendship since the series. Her brother Jake Ayiro also praised the sacrifices and efforts made by Mama Nyaguthii during her university studies, according to Tuko.

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