Department Members Recognised as Best Scientists in Kenya List

University of Nairobi

Members of the Department Prof. Walter Jaoko,  Prof. Omu Anzala and Prof Julius Oyugi were both recently featured on the Alper Doger (AD) Scientific Index 2022 ranking.

The University of Nairobi had a total of 18 scientists across various disciplines in the top 50 rankings with both department members on the list.

Prof. Jaoko, who is also the Director of the KAVI-Institute of Clinical Research was ranked 4th overall in the country and 2nd in the University. He was also ranked as the 2nd Best Scientist in the country for Medical & Health Sciences and 1st in the country for Infectious Diseases.

Prof. Anzala was ranked 33rd overall in the country and 16th in the University. He also ranked 1st as the Best Virologist in both the University and the Country.

Prof. Oyugi was ranked 92nd overall in the country and 38th in the University.