The University of Nairobi (UoN) and Kenya’s wider academic community are mourning the death of Professor Emeritus Jacob Ogweno Midiwo, one of the most influential chemistry educators in East Africa, whose 45-year career shaped generations of scientists and elevated the country’s standing in global natural products research. His passing was announced on June 8, 2026, … Continue reading UoN mourns Prof. Emeritus Midiwo, pioneer of organic chemistry research