JKUAT elects Dr Calvine Ominde new Dean of Mathematics and Physical Sciences

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JKUAT elects Dr Calvine Ominde new Dean of Mathematics and Physical Sciences

Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) has elected Dr Calvine Fundi Ominde as the new Dean of the School of Mathematics and Physical Sciences. He succeeds Prof Anthony Waititu, who completed two terms in office.

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