Ann Wekesa

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Ann Wekesa

Research Scientist
E-mail : annewekesa21@gmail.com
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Designation : Research Scientist
Expertise :Microbiology and Biotechnology

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Experience

  • April 2018 – Date : Research scientist 11, Soil Science and fertility Section, Kenya Forestry Research Institute (KEFRI), P.O Box5199 - 40108 Kisumu, Kenya.
  • 2009 -April 2018 : Research Scientist 11, Biotechnology Department, Kenya Forestry Research Institute (KEFRI), P.O Box 20412 - 00200 Nairobi, Kenya.
  • 1999 – 2008 :Technologist 11, Non Timber Forest Products, Kenya Forestry Research Institute(KEFRI), P.O Box 20412 - 00200 Nairobi, Kenya.
  • 1995 – 2008 : Technologist 111, Tree Physiology Section, Kenya Forestry Research Institute(KEFRI), P.O Box 20412 - 00200 Nairobi, Kenya.
  • 1994 – 2008: Drylands Department, Kenya Forestry Research Institute (KEFRI), P.O Box 20412 - 00200 Nairobi, Kenya.

Academic Qualification

  • Masters of Philosophy (M.Phil.) In Biotechnology., Nairobi University, Kenya (submitted draft Thesis for marking)
  • Bachelor of Science (BSc.) in Microbiology, Moi University, Eldoret, Kenya.
  • Higher National Diploma (HND) in Applied Biology, Kenya Polytechnic now The Technical University of Kenya
  • Diploma in Applied Biology, The Mombasa Polytechnic (now The Technical University of Mombasa)

Other Courses

  • Training in Programming Technology, (African Institute of Advanced level of Technology, Nairobi).
  • Training on Rhizobia inoculant production and quality control, lab-based methods, Nitrogen fixation quantification and laboratory, greenhouse and field techniques. (Kabete, University of Nairobi)
  • Training on Molecular Techniques (Chiromo; University of Nairobi)
  • Training on Biotechnology Techniques (Biotechnology Center, Kenya Agricultural Research Institute, Nairobi)
  • Training on GenSTAT Software for Data analysis (Westlands; Nairobi).