• About Us
  • Archives
  • SWG Registration
Samrack Media
Mahiga Homes
  • Home
  • ALL NEWS
  • Diaspora
  • Africa
    • AFRICA
    • KENYA
  • BUSINESS
    • BUSINESS
    • INVESTMENTS
    • REAL ESTATE
    • TECHNOLOGY
  • Politics
  • Health
    • HEALTH
    • EDUCATION
  • Religion
  • People
    • PEOPLE
    • LIFESTYLE
    • RELATIONSHIPS
  • Obituaries
  • Videos
  • Events
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • ALL NEWS
  • Diaspora
  • Africa
    • AFRICA
    • KENYA
  • BUSINESS
    • BUSINESS
    • INVESTMENTS
    • REAL ESTATE
    • TECHNOLOGY
  • Politics
  • Health
    • HEALTH
    • EDUCATION
  • Religion
  • People
    • PEOPLE
    • LIFESTYLE
    • RELATIONSHIPS
  • Obituaries
  • Videos
  • Events
No Result
View All Result
Samrack Media
No Result
View All Result

Kenyan-born Harvard scholar Calestous Juma dies in US

samrack by samrack
December 15, 2017
in Africa, Diaspora, Kenya, Kenya Diaspora News, News, Obituary, People, U.S Diaspora
A A
0
Kenyan-born Harvard scholar Calestous Juma dies in US
Share this
FacebookTwitterPinterestEmailWhatsAppLinkedIn
US-based Kenyan scholar Calestous Juma who has died while undergoing treatment in Boston, Massachusetts. The Harvard professor was listed in the inaugural list of “2017 Most Reputable People on Earth”. 

Kenyan-born Harvard scholar Calestous Juma dies in US

US-based Kenyan scholar Calestous Juma, who was in June named as one of the most reputable people in the world, is dead.

Prof Juma, who until his death was teaching at Harvard University, was the only Kenyan to be listed in the inaugural list of “2017 Most Reputable People on Earth”.

The list compiled by South African consulting company Reputation Polls has 100 individuals who have “amassed high reputation for themselves through the works they have been engaged in”.

Prof Juma died while undergoing treatment in Boston, Massachusetts.

UNWELL FOR A WHILE

His Kenyan lawyer told Nation that the scholar had been unwell for some time.

Related Content

  • Kenyan in list of ‘most reputable people on earth’

“Prof has been unwell for the past two years and today we received the sad news of his passing. Any more details will come from his family,” lawyer Peter Wanyama said.

According to Mr Wanyama, Prof Juma’s mother was buried just two weeks ago, but because of his sickness, he was not able to attend the funeral.

“He had, however, told me that he was planning to travel to the country in the early part of next year. Unfortunately, that will not be possible,” Mr Wanyama said.

INTELLECTUAL GIANT

Prof Makau Mutua, another US-based scholar, said he was shocked and “deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Prof Calestous Juma, an African intellectual giant.”

“He was a towering scholar and a great human being. The best of the best. Unbelievable.”

Prof Juma was one of the most sought after experts in the field of application of science, technology and innovation to sustainable development in developing and developed countries.

A public intellectual, he was very prolific in social media, frequently sharing his writings on Twitter.

In the June list of fame, Prof Juma featured alongside luminaries such as Bill Gates, Barack and Michelle Obama and the Pope.

It was not the first time that Prof Juma was being picked for honours.

MOST INFLUENTIAL PERSONS

In 2012, 2013 and 2014 he had been listed among the most influential 100 Africans by the New African magazine.

The Budalang’i-born scholar began his career as a science teacher in Mombasa between 1974 and 1978 before becoming the first science and environment journalist for Daily Nation between 1978 and 1979.

He later started his own magazine, Ecoforum.

It was during his brief stint at the Nation that environmental issues were prominently covered by Kenyan media.

He later worked as an editor and researcher at the Environment Liaison Centre in Nairobi between 1979 and 1982.

The scientist, who attained a teacher’s certificate from Egoji Teacher’s College in 1974, also held a PhD in Science Policy Research from the University of Sussex.

At the time of his dearth he was teaching graduate courses on science, technology and development policy and biotechnology at Harvard University.

Source: Daily Nation

 

Tags: Kenyan-born Harvard scholar Calestous Juma dies in US
Previous Post

Nairobi Bitcoin MeetUp shows Kenya’s Enthusiasm for Cryptocurrencies

Next Post

Raila and Uhuru set to meet for the first time after Supreme Court upheld Uhuru’s victory

Related Posts

USCIS Says Individuals on Business or Tourist Visas Can Apply for New Jobs
Diaspora

USCIS Says Individuals on Business or Tourist Visas Can Apply for New Jobs

March 24, 2023
US-Based Kenyan Author Dies After Falling from an Apartment’s Fourth Floor

US-Based Kenyan Author Dies After Falling from an Apartment’s Fourth Floor

March 24, 2023
Kenyan Woman Linda Obinchu Found Dead in Gaithersburg Maryland
Diaspora

Kenyan Woman Linda Obinchu Found Dead in Gaithersburg Maryland

March 24, 2023
Donations Ongoing for IRVO OTIENO whose life was cut short was cut short in the hands of 7 Police Deputies near Richmond, VA
Diaspora

Donations Ongoing for IRVO OTIENO whose life was cut short was cut short in the hands of 7 Police Deputies near Richmond, VA

March 24, 2023
A Lake Elsinore couple were out celebrating a birthday when they were killed in a wrong-way crash. Loved ones are now raising money for the couple's three children.
Diaspora

GoFundMe fundraiser:Donate to help the Mbatha children and family

March 23, 2023
Daughter of the Late Kenyan Journalist Philip Ochieng Found Dead in Dallas, Texas

Daughter of the Late Kenyan Journalist Philip Ochieng Found Dead in Dallas, Texas

March 22, 2023
Next Post
Raila and Uhuru set to meet for the first time after Supreme Court upheld Uhuru’s victory

Raila and Uhuru set to meet for the first time after Supreme Court upheld Uhuru's victory

Please login to join discussion
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
Royal Gardens Ngong Royal Gardens Ngong Royal Gardens Ngong
ADVERTISEMENT
KIBS VILLA HOMES:(ABNB) Relax into Luxury: Monthly ABNB rates are negotiable Call:508-479-1517 / 254714428680 KIBS VILLA HOMES:(ABNB) Relax into Luxury: Monthly ABNB rates are negotiable Call:508-479-1517 / 254714428680 KIBS VILLA HOMES:(ABNB) Relax into Luxury: Monthly ABNB rates are negotiable Call:508-479-1517 / 254714428680
ADVERTISEMENT

Latest News

USCIS Says Individuals on Business or Tourist Visas Can Apply for New Jobs

US-Based Kenyan Author Dies After Falling from an Apartment’s Fourth Floor

Kenyan Woman Linda Obinchu Found Dead in Gaithersburg Maryland

Donations Ongoing for IRVO OTIENO whose life was cut short was cut short in the hands of 7 Police Deputies near Richmond, VA

GoFundMe fundraiser:Donate to help the Mbatha children and family

Daughter of the Late Kenyan Journalist Philip Ochieng Found Dead in Dallas, Texas

US-Based Kenyan Couple Brutally Murdered in Their Home in Nyamira

Kenyan Couple Dies in a Fatal Road Crash in California

Raila Odinga’s secret cards for mass action

I will not allow you to terrorise Kenyans, Ruto tells Raila

We are grateful for your monthly or one-off donations To Samrack Media: Cash App No: 781-888-8770 $SAMRACK001

Money

New Digital Skills Helps Unemployed Kenyan Youth Earn In Cryptocurrency

New Digital Skills Helps Unemployed Kenyan Youth Earn In Cryptocurrency

by samrack
November 19, 2021
0

New Digital Skills Helps Unemployed Kenyan Youth Earn In Cryptocurrency This week sees the launch of a new initiative to equip...

A simple guide to Government Bonds investing in Kenya

A simple guide to Government Bonds investing in Kenya

by samrack
September 17, 2021
0

A simple guide to Government Bonds investing in Kenya A treasury bond (T-bond) is a medium term to long term...

Politics

Kisumu residents stage protests over high cost of living in Kisumu on March 10. Image: DANIEL OGENDO

[PHOTOS] Dramatic scenes during Kisumu demonstrations

by samrack
March 10, 2023
0

Dramatic scenes during Kisumu demonstrations The protesters are seen negotiating with police to allow them to demonstrate. They held...

Azimio leaders at Migori rally on Friday, March 10, 2023 Image: JAMES ORENGO/TWITTER

Raila names Safaricom among companies listed for boycott

by samrack
March 10, 2023
0

Raila names Safaricom among companies listed for boycott He said his call for mass action and demonstrations which will culminate...

  • About Us
  • Archives
  • SWG Registration

© 2023 SAMRACK - Diaspora News & Updates; design by: Samrack.

No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • ALL NEWS
  • Diaspora
  • Africa
    • AFRICA
    • KENYA
  • BUSINESS
    • BUSINESS
    • INVESTMENTS
    • REAL ESTATE
    • TECHNOLOGY
  • Politics
  • Health
    • HEALTH
    • EDUCATION
  • Religion
  • People
    • PEOPLE
    • LIFESTYLE
    • RELATIONSHIPS
  • Obituaries
  • Videos
  • Events

© 2023 SAMRACK - Diaspora News & Updates; design by: Samrack.

Page generated in 1.144 seconds. Stats plugin by www.blog.ca