Background
Mahiri, Ishmail Omondi was born on March 21, 1954 in Nairobi, Kenya. Son of Nicodemus Omondi Mahiri and Rachael Akumu Olenye.
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Ishmail Omondi Mahiri
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Ishmail Omondi Mahiri, Kenyan geographer, educator. Recipient Research award, Rockefeller Foundation, 2001; scholar Doctor of Philosophy Research scholar, Osher Re-entry Scholarship (London) and University Durham, 1995-1998, Master of Science scholar, World Bank, 1993-1994. Active various charitable organizations; director Trans-Nyando Trust, Nairobi, since 1999; Member of American Association for the Advancement of Science.
Education
Master of Science, University Durham, England, 1994. Doctor of Philosophy in Environmental Studies, University Durham, 1998.
Career
Cartographer Forest Department, Nairobi, 1977—1986, air survey technician, 1987—1989. Senior technician Kenyatta University, 1990—1993, assistant lecturer, 1994—1998, lecturer, since 1999. Consultant ETCL (United Kingdom), North Shields, 2000—2001.
Visiting scholar West Virginia University, Morgantown, 1999, consultant, 98.
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Membership
Active various charitable organizations. Director Trans-Nyando Trust, Nairobi, since 1999. Member of American Association for the Advancement of Science.
Interests
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Married Carren Adhiambo Mahiri, November 21, 1977. Children: Diana Achieng, Denis Omolo, Edwin Omondi, Rachael Awuor.
Education
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1994
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1998
Career
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1977 - 1986
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1987 - 1989
Awards
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Recipient Research award, Rockefeller Foundation, 2001. Scholar Doctor of Philosophy Research scholar, Osher Re-entry Scholarship (London) and University Durham, 1995-1998, Master of Science scholar, World Bank, 1993-1994.Recipient Research award, Rockefeller Foundation, 2001. Scholar Doctor of Philosophy Research scholar, Osher Re-entry Scholarship (London) and University Durham, 1995-1998, Master of Science scholar, World Bank, 1993-1994.