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The development follows a recorded video clip that went viral on social media few weeks ago showing Soko burning the certificate due to unemployment.<\/p>\n<p>In the clip, Soko said she decided to burn the degree and keep her marriage certificate instead because no institution was giving her a job opportunity to engage her or even invite her for a job interview despite having a degree.<\/p>\n<p>But Soko\u2019s frustration that led her to burn her degree has frustrated the Exploits University who have since revoked the degree from her. \u201cWe have learnt with disappointment that you recorded a video clip burning a degree that we awarded to you upon completion of your studies with Exploits University and posted on social media.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt is our interpretation that you did this to disgrace and tarnish the image of the university,\u201d reads part of the letter addressed to Soko signed by University President Dr. Desmond Bikoko dated 21st October, 2022.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe university is therefore revoking the degree of business administration awarded to you. 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