University of Nairobi, Department of Chemistry

20/05/2026

The Pioneer, Prof. Shem Wandiga
Professor Shem Wandiga directly credited his career success to the historic African Students Airlift project organized by Tom Mboya. The airlift provided him with the life-changing opportunity to leave Kenya and pursue elite scientific training in the United States.

Prof. Wandiga was the first indigenous African Chairman of the Department of Chemistry at the University of Nairobi. A pioneer.

Professor Shem Wandiga was the very first Principal of the College of Biological and Physical Sciences (CBPS)

A gentle giant, a pioneer, Rest in Peace Prof.

02/05/2026

Dear Colleagues and Students of Prof. Raphael Munavu,

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Prof. Raphael Munavu on 26th April 2026. As his colleagues, students, and all the people he touched, we need to come together to give Prof. Munavu the send-off he truly deserves.

We kindly request that you contribute to this meaningful cause.

Please send your MPESA contribution to Solomon using the following number: +254729446377

Once all contributions are gathered, we will pool the funds and transfer the total amount on behalf of us all.

This is a special opportunity for us to give Prof. Munavu a fitting farewell in recognition of his incredible impact on his colleagues, students, and the wider university community.

Thank you for your support

14/09/2024

Listen to the inspirational journey of Dr. Bridget Mutuma of the University of Nairobi, Department of Chemistry

Meet the young nanotechnology researcher from Kenya dedicated to advancing excellence in environmental management. ...

20/02/2024

Dear Friends, Students & Colleagues,

It is with deep sorrow and heavy heart that the Department of Chemistry regrets to inform you of the death of Dr. Fredrick Dennis Oduor, Senior Lecturer Department of Chemistry. Dr. Oduor died in the early morning hours on Monday, the 12th February 2024. The body is lying in the Chiromo Funeral Parlor.

Please channel your contribution to our Treasurer Mr. Godfrey Wafula
Mobile no: 0722844153

Towards meeting the funeral expenses of the late Dr. Fredrick Oduor the family will hold Harambee tomorrow Wednesday, 21st February 2024 at Chiromo Campus Club from 5:00 pm.

12/10/2023

Here is the draft program of the 6th Annual Conference of the University of Nairobi Faculty of Science & Technology

Virtual, 25-27 October 2023

https://sites.google.com/uonbi.ac.ke/fstrsw2023/program-and-book-of-abstracts

For registration and payment of registration fee, click on the link below

https://sites.google.com/uonbi.ac.ke/fstrsw2023/registration

Program and Book of Abstracts

14/03/2023

Giving a presentation in Amman, Jordan, durng a Traning Workshop on "Modern Spectroscoipic Techniques and their Applications in Research", March 12 - 14, 2023 University of Nairobi Faculty of Science & Technology University of Nairobi COMSTECH

10/03/2023

Starting in 15 minutes at the FST Board room, Juan Manuel Garcia-Ruiz University of Nairobi Faculty of Science & Technology University of Nairobi

19/06/2022

Come one, come all.

28/11/2021

PACN Seminar: Sensors and Analytical Microsystems

Date: Friday, December 03, 2021 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Speaker:
Dr. Dr Ruchi Gupta,
Senior Lecturer in Biosensors
Global Engagement Lead for School of Chemistry
University of Birmingham
Website: https://lnkd.in/dMjdPW_i
Twitter:

Abstract

Being able to sense and quantify is ubiquitous to for instance, water
monitoring and clinical diagnostics. There is a drive towards
point-of-use analysis, which requires sensors and analytical
microsystems. Current point-of-use analysis based on lateral flow
devices provide qualitative and at best semi-quantitative information.
Label-free optical sensors based on refractive index measurements can
overcome this limitation. In this presentation, I will discuss some of
our research on leaky waveguide (LW) sensors and microsystems for
clinical diagnostics

Joining Link:

https://lnkd.in/dtf-SaRN

The group is led by Dr Ruchi Gupta. Our research is focused on developing point-of-use, wearable, and implantable sensors and microfluidics (SAM) systems to measure biochemical markers for timely and accurate diagnosis of diseases, which is a first step towards offering right treatment at the right....

06/11/2021

Kebs recalls paint brands containing harmful lead.

The government has recalled paint brands which contain lead that can cause serious health problems in children.

26/10/2021

https://www.facebook.com/154163327962392/posts/4798918103486868/

It's International Lead Poisoning Prevention Week

Lead is toxic to multiple body systems, including the:
🔸 central nervous system
🔸 brain
🔸 reproductive system
🔸 kidneys
🔸 cardiovascular system
🔸 blood
🔸 immune system

Let's ban lead paint!