Teresa akenga biography

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Professor Akenga is a Ph.D. holder of (Organic Chemistry: Synthesis) from the University of New South Wales-Australia, Masters of Business Administration (Corporate Governance) from KCA University, Nairobi – Kenya, Masters Qualifying from University of New South Wales-Australia, Masters of Science (Chemistry) from Kenyatta University and Bachelors of Education (Sc., Chemistry major), (1st Class Hons.) from Kenyatta University-Kenya.

A chemist by training, Professor Akenga has a lot of experience in training, research, leadership, and management, having served in various academic and administrative roles both in Kenya and Rwanda. Prior to her elevation to be the founding Vice-Chancellor of University of Eldoret, she has also served in other top managerial positions as a Deputy Vice-Chancellor in charge of Academics, Research and Extension in The Management University of Africa (MUA) and as a Deputy Principal, Academic Affairs in Bondo University College currently re-named Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology (JOOUST).

As a leader, Prof. Akenga is a member of various regulatory professional bodies which comprise of the Royal Society of Chemistry (MRSC), The Pan African Chemistry Network (PACN), International Union of Pure an

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The Vice-Chancellor University of Eldoret Prof. Teresa Akenga was the Chief Guest during the Materials Science and Solar Energy for Eastern and Southern Africa (MSSEESA) the University of Eldoret Node in an event that was conducted at Sirikwa Hotel on 26th November 2019.

The event which was aimed at popularizing Physics to female students saw Prof. Akenga present her keynote address on Successful women in Stem. In her remarks, the Vice-Chancellor acknowledged the challenges women face in pursuing STEM profession. However, she alluded that women have the potential to break the glass ceiling and emerge powerhouse in their respective STEM professions.

In her seven sections keynote address, Prof. Akenga reiterated that effects to do with stereotyping, male domination in this profession and traditional and cultural inclination were major factors that hinder the increase of women in the STEM profession. She thus called on lecturers, parents, tutors and family members to be role models to girls pursuing Science courses.

Prof. Akenga implored that Kenya and the University of Eldoret as an example have not yet reached the threshold with regard to gender parity as far as STEM courses are concerned. However, she noted that affirmative actions offer room for further improvement of wom