Background
Kahwa, Ishenkumba Albert was born on October 1, 1952 in Rwanyango, Karagwe, Tanzania. Son of Kasimbazi and Domitina (Kateita) Kahwa.
Kahwa, Ishenkumba Albert was born on October 1, 1952 in Rwanyango, Karagwe, Tanzania. Son of Kasimbazi and Domitina (Kateita) Kahwa.
Bachelor of Science with honors, Dar-Es-Salaam University, Tanzania, 1976. Master of Science, Dar-Es-Salaam University, Tanzania, 1980. Doctor of Philosophy, Dar-Es-Salaam University, Tanzania, 1986.
Assistant lecturer Dar-Es-Salaam University, 1980-1983, lecturer, 1983-1986, senior lecturer, 1986-1987. Instructor Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, 1987. Lecturer University West Indies Mona, Kingston, Jamaica, 1987-1993, senior lecturer, 1993-2000, professor supramolecular chemistry, since 2000, department head, 2002.
President Parent-Teachers Association, 1991-1998. Member Royal Society Chemistry, American Chemical Society, Jamaica Society for Scientists and Technologists, Caribbean Academy of Sciences.
Married Eulalia Nkunda, December 29, 1979. Children: Patrick, Clara, Timothy.