Prof. Jacob Thuranira Kaimenyi, Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Academic Affairs was elected as a fellow to the International College of Dentists to represent the African region. He was elected in a colourful ceremony held at the College of Physicians and Surgeons in Accra, Ghana, early this year to become the first Kenyan to hold this position.  The occasion also served as an inaugural ceremony of the African Region of the International College of Dentists. 

 Prof. Jacob Kaimenyi(2nd right)  with colleagues during the International College of Dentists
function held in Accra, Ghana, early this year. 

Prof. Kaimenyi is tasked with the responsibility of shepherding the growth of the East African chapter of the International College of Dentists.  His election as a Fellow is an honour for his distinguished service to the profession and the public worldwide.
The National College of Dentists was officially born on 31^st December, 1927 in the United States.  It has several noble objectives, chief among them: to foster the growth and diffusion of dental knowledge, to recognize distinguished service to the profession and to the public worldwide, to promote post-graduate study and research in the field of oral health, to contribute to the advancement of the profession of dentistry internationally and to encourage and support projects of a humanitarian nature.

The University of Nairobi congratulates Prof. Kaimenyi and wishes him success on this additional responsibility.

Visit the International College of Dentists Website