Department of Biochemistry

Dr. Ezekiel MECHA attended the 5th Humbolt Congress organised by Alexander von Humboldt Foundation. A Biochemistry staff at UoN, Dr. Mecha presented a paper entitled: Endometriosis: One identity but different characteristics. The congress held at the Sportsman Arms Hotel in Nanyuki – Kenya on June 19th – 21st was graced by the Agriculture and Research Principal Secretary Prof Hamadi Boga (Humbolt scholar).
Alexander von Humboldt Foundation (German: Alexander von Humboldt-Stiftung) endeavors to promote international academic cooperation between excellent scientists and scholars from Germany and abroad.

Biochemical Society of Kenya (BSK) members posing for a group photo after the first meeting towards revival of the association held at Biochemistry department, Chiromo Campus, University of Nairobi.

Daniel Njau representing the University of Nairobi as an ACU member Universities from over 20 countries in developing skills, work towards a shared goals of creating a fairer, more inclusive society, and cultivating innovative solutions to promoteGlobal peace, Mutual Trust Respect and Understanding.

Dr. Mecha in a Group photo during the Life Science Bridges networking workshop workshop at Schloss Rauisscholzhausen, Marburg, Germany.

A group photo of delighted first year students (2016/2017) upon successful completion of their first year second semester examinations.

Dr Victor A Mobegi, a Lecturer at the department of Biochemistry in a group photo with participants of the Essential Grants Writing Skills Workshop held from 22-24 May 2017-Dakar, Senegal. The workshop was supported by Africa Research Excellence Fund (AREF).
Seated Left to Right: Roger Tatoud, Peter Dukes, Jane Kengeya, Tumani Corrah, Susan Zimicki, Hazel McCullough, Nyovani Madise and Andrew Nunn. Dr Victor Mobegi is standing behind Professor Tumani Corrah (Director AREF) and Dr Jane Kengeya (Regional Coordinator East and South Africa, AREF.

Biochemistry department dons [pictured from Left Dr. Esther Kanduma, Dr. Martin Mulinge, Dr. Ezekiel Mecha, {Facilitator}, Dr. Patrick Wanjohi, Dr Victor Mobegi, Dr. Christine Adhiambo and Dr. Caroline Wasonga] were trained on pedagogy facilitated by Prof Digolo Obonyo who is the Director of the Centre of Pedagogy and Andragogy.

College of Health Sciences Researchers pose for a photo after the KENET sensitization workshop on research infrastructure held at the KNH campus.