Beyond the PhD Volume 2: International and State Recognition in Global Thought Leadership - Couverture souple

Mwenda PhD, Prof Kenneth K

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1919178864 ISBN 13 : 9781919178868

Editeur : Mereo Books, 2025

Synopsis

Beyond the PhD – Volume 2 continues the remarkable life story of Professor Kenneth K. Mwenda, one of Africa’s most internationally respected legal minds, educators, and public intellectuals.

Where Volume 1 explored his academic ascent and the moral discipline behind it, this stand-alone second volume celebrates a life of impact—spanning continents, institutions, and generations.

From his decades at the World Bank to his advisory work with governments, universities, and international organisations, Mwenda reflects on the meaning of leadership through service. His narrative traces encounters with heads of state, chancellors, judges, and former students who now lead nations and global institutions, illustrating how influence grounded in integrity endures far beyond professional achievement.

Drawing on experiences across Africa, Europe, and North America, Mwenda’s reflections are at once personal and universal. He writes of faith, perseverance, and gratitude; of navigating cultural divides with grace; and of mentoring young minds to pursue excellence without compromise.

Beyond the PhD – Volume 2 invites readers to look past academic titles toward the enduring legacy of purpose-driven living. With warmth, humility, and candour, Mwenda reminds us that success is measured not by what we earn, but by the lives we touch.

Engaging, reflective, and deeply human, this book will resonate with readers seeking motivation, moral clarity, and a vision of leadership that transcends boundaries.

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

Until 2019, Professor Kenneth K Mwenda was the only known legal scholar in the English-speaking world with Higher Doctorates in two different disciplines. A Rhodes Scholar, Professor Mwenda is an alumnus of the University of Oxford. His scholarly works are widely cited both in academia and practice. A recipient of several scholarly awards, Professor Mwenda has been interviewed by various leading international television networks. In 2023, he was elected as Honorary Fellow at Exeter College, University of Oxford. At the World Bank, ProfessorMwenda has served in various leadership roles and is currently the Executive Head of the World Bank's Voice Secondment Program. In academia, Professor Mwenda has taught at leading universities in Europe, North America and Africa. He is currently Honorary Full Professorat the University of Cape Town Graduate School of Business as well as Extraordinary Professor of Law at the University of Western Cape. Professor Mwenda has also taught at American University Washington College of Law, the University of Warwick and the University of Miskolc. In 2024, Professor Mwenda held the distinguished academic position of Archibald McDougall Visiting Professor of International Law at West Virginia University College of Law. He is author of 30 scholarly books and more than a hundred articles in leading academic journals.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Mereo Books
• Date d'édition: 2025
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1919178864
• ISBN 13: 9781919178868
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 510
• Coordonnées du fabricant: Printed by Amazon on behalf of the author; https://www.amazon.fr/hz/contact-us; ; c/o Amazon Media EU S.à.r.l., 38 Avenue John F. Kennedy; Luxembourg; L-1855; Luxembourg