George Thuku Thiong'o

Background

Thiong'o, George Thuku was born in Murang'a, Central, Kenya.

Education

Bachelor of Education in Science, Nairobi University, Kenya, 1980. Master of Science in Chemistry, Nairobi University, Kenya, 1988. Doctor of Philosophy, University Roorkee, India, 1999.

Career

Graduate teacher Teachers Service Commission, Nairobi, Kenya, 1980-1982. Graduate assistant Kenyatta University, Kenya, 1982-1987, tutorial fellow Kenya, 1987-1990, lecturer Kenya, 1990-1991, Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture & Technology, Nairobi, Kenya, 1991-1997, senior lecturer Kenya, since 1997. Dean of studies Njiiri School Murang'a, Kenya, 1981-1982.

Academy advisor Jomo Kenyatta University Agriculture & Technology, 1989-1996. Examination officer faculty of science, 1995-1996, Nairobi. Chairman chemistry department, since 2000.

Achievements

• Achievements include direct enantiomer separation of some amino acids, anti-inflammatory and beta blocking drugs using thin layer chomatography.

Membership

Republican Forum for Research Scholars, University Roorkee, India, 1988-1999. Chairman Cornerstone Academy committee, Nairobi, Kenya, 1993-1995. Member Kenya Chemical Society.

Connections

S, Thuku and Elishiba, (Wangari) T. Married Grace Njeri Karichu, September 7, 1985. Children: Paul, Caleb, Daniel.

Spouse:

Grace Njeri Karichu

child:

Paul Thiong'o

child:

Caleb Thiong'o

child:

Daniel Thiong'o