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Florence Oloo

b. 1960

Kenyan chemist and professor

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About Florence Oloo

Born 1960. Florence Oloo is a Kenyan scientist.

Florence Oloo (born 1960) is a Kenyan scientist and professor of chemical sciences at the Technical University of Kenya, in Nairobi. She was the first Kenyan woman to receive a PhD in Chemistry.

Biography Florence Oloo was born in Eldoret in 1960; since childhood, she has been passionate about science.

She earned her Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Nairobi, and while there she was the only female student in the chemistry program. She went on to earn a degree in Philosophy and Education from the University of Rome, and a PhD in Chemistry from the Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology in Juja, Kenya, becoming the first woman from her country to earn a doctorate in chemistry.

She leads the nanomedicine platform at the Centre for Research in Therapeutic Sciences (CREATES) in partnership with the Scientific and Industrial Research Council of South Africa. Through the program, they learn "entrepreneurial techniques to provide them with skills that will enable them to start and maintain an economic activity that will provide them with income. Along with these, pastry and bakery courses are conducted to ensure that they have a skill set that they can monetize."

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Important facts

Born
1960, Eldoret
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Education
University of Nairobi, Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology Kirinyaga University College
Awards
Harambee Award

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Florence Oloo?

Kenyan chemist and professor

When was Florence Oloo born?

Florence Oloo was born in 1960 in Eldoret.

What is Florence Oloo's occupation?

Florence Oloo is a scientist.

What nationality is Florence Oloo?

Florence Oloo is Kenyan.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Florence Oloo

· Wikidata: Q117450737

· DBpedia: Florence Oloo

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