Isaac Jumba
PRINCIPAL
Environment Sciences
University of Nairobi
Russian Federation
Biography
Prof. Jumba was born in Vihiga County of Western Kenya on 22nd February, 1954. He is married with children, the oldest aged 30 years and the youngest aged 26 years old. His academic life started with primary education at Womulalu and Gavalagi Primary Schools (1961-1967) before joining Kakamega High School (1968-1971), and Murang’a High School in Central Province(1972-1973) for “O” and “A” levels, respectively. He then proceeded to the University of Nairobi for a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry and Biochemistry (1974-1977), Master of Science in Chemistry (1978-1980) and finally Doctor of Philosophy in Chemistry (1986-1989) with special attachment in Analytical Chemistry and Animal Nutrition at the Moredun Research Institute and University of Edinburgh, Scotland (1988- 1989).
Research Interest
Prof Jumba has also received a number of awards and certificates in recognition of his achievements. Notable among these are the World Bank End-of-Project Certificate of Merit award for being ranked 2 nd out of 145 Agricultural Research Grant Projects evaluated; and the Silver Medal award by the County Government of Vihiga in recognition of his contribution to the development of Science education in the County.
