21th -23th July 2022: Community Engagement within Research Uptake: Sexual and Gender Right organized by The Global Health Network, New Richards Building , Old Road Campus, Oxford, OX3 7LG, United Kingdom.
14th -16th July 2022: Integrating social sciences in One Health research during epidemics organized by The Global Health Networks, New Richards Building, Old Road Campus, and Oxford, OX3 7LG, United Kingdom.
11th – 13th April 2021: Biosafety and Biosecurity training program workshop hosted by the Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI), Kisumu, Kenya.
04th -07th Jan 2021: ARCH – Communicating Science to Facilitate the Uptake of Research Findings into Policy and Practice (LSTM) Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine.
Experience
Aug 2022-To date:
Research Scientist (Molecular Science), Kenya Forestry Research Institute (KEFRI), P.O Box 20412 00200 Nairobi, Kenya
May2022-Jul2022:
Research Assistant Officer (Molecular science), Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI), P.O Box 1578-40100 Kisumu, Kenya.
Jan 2021-Feb 2022:
Research Assistant Intern (Malaria Lab), Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI), P.O Box 1578-40100 Kisumu, Kenya.
Sep 2019-Dec 2020:
ResearchAssistant Volunteer (AMPATH), International Cancer Center Eldoret.P.O. Box 4606-30100 Eldoret, Kenya.
Jan 2018-Jan 2019:
Internship (Department of Agriculture and livestock), County Government of Uasin Gishu.
May 2016-Aug 2016:
Attachment, Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI), P.O Box 1578-40100 Kisumu, Kenya.
Academic Qualification
2012-2016:
Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology, Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology, Second Class Honours, Upper division.
2008 – 2011
: Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KNEC), Kuinet Secondary School, B+
1997 – 2007
: Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KNEC), Limnyomoi Primary School
Skills
As an undergraduate student with Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology, the course has equipped me with skills in research with broad background that includes;
Immunology.
Microbiology.
Virology.
Environmental techniques (rearing, cleaning and protection of biological systems).
Mycology.
Forensic Science.
Molecular Biology and Genetics: emphasis on molecular techniques / tools and Laboratory safety and practice.
Able to keep accurate laboratory records.
Familiar with buffers preparation, culturing technique and molecular techniques.
Computer skills: proficient in Microsoft word, Power Point, Excel and Microsoft office proficient.
