Shem Oyoo Wandiga

Background

Wandiga, Shem Oyoo was born on September 22, 1939 in Kendu Bay, Nyamza, Kenya. Son of Mathaya Lawi and Sofia Saoke (Otiende) Wandiga.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Howard University, 1967. Master of Science, University Maryland, 1972. Doctor of Philosophy, Case Western Res University, 1972.

Career

Department chairman chemistry, U. Nairobi, Kenya, 1973-1983; principal College Physicians and Biological Science, U. Nairobi, Kenya, 1983-1987; professor of chemistry, U. Nairobi, Kenya, since 1984; deputy vice chancellor, U. Nairobi, Kenya, 1984-1987. Coordinator University Investment Project, Kenya, 1991-1994. Member general committee International Council for Science,1996-.

Member Executive Board United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, Paris, since 1995. Chairman Kenya committee IGBP, Nairobi, since 1992.

Achievements

• Shem Oyoo Wandiga has been listed as a noteworthy chemistry educator, researcher by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Fellow Kenya National Academy of Sciences (chairman 1992-1998), Kenya Chemical Society.

Connections

Married Brunilda A. Cox-Alvarez (divorced 1989): children: Cecilia A., Marisol A. Married Regina K. Mutahangrarwa, May 27, 1989. Children: Charles O, Augustin M., Maria Sophia.

Father:

Mathaya Lawi Wandiga

Mother:

Sofia Saoke (Otiende) Wandiga

Spouse:

Regina K. Mutahangrarwa

Spouse:

Brunilda A. Cox-Alvarez

child:

Maria Sophia Wandiga

child:

Cecilia A. Wandiga

child:

Marisol A. Wandiga

child:

Charles O. Wandiga

child:

Augustin M. Wandiga