Prof Robert Mokaya: First Black Chemistry Professor in the UK
The award that was given to Prof Mokaya is the second-highest-ranking order in the British Empire award system. It was a true honor for a son of Gusii soil to receive such an accolade from the biggest empire in the world.
Gusii born material chemistry Proffesor Robert Mokaya became the first black man to receive an Order of the British Empire award. The award was conferred to him by the late Queen Elizabeth in london in 2022.
Prof Mokaya works as a Pro-Vice-Chancellor in Global Engagement at Nottingham University in London UK.
The award that was given to Prof Mokaya is the second-highest-ranking order in the British Empire award system. It was a true honor for a son of Gusii soil to receive such an accolade from the biggest empire in the world.
University of Nottingham recognized Mokaya as a mentor and an inspiration for black students in the UK being the only black Chemistry proffesor in the UK.
Mokaya is a founding member of RSC Pan Africa Chemistry Network and has helped chemists across the continent to access and acquire valuable knowledge in Chemistry.
The University of Nottingham acknowledged that his efforts in heading a world-leading research group on sustainable energy materials and valorisation of carbon feedstocks and publishing 175 articles with more than 13,000 citations.
Prof Mokaya is a true inspiration for all kids in Gusiiland and across the country. He is also a testament that you can excel no matter where you come from.
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