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Dr. Loice Ombajo, a senior lecturer at the University of Nairobi (UoN) was awarded State commendation by President Uhuru Kenyatta during this year’s Jamhuri Day celebrations in Nairobi.

Dr. Ombajo was awarded Moran of the Order of the Burning Spear (MBS) for her dedicated public service and sacrifice in the fight against COVID-19 in Kenya.

Three UoN staff have been recognized for their outstanding service in helping the country steer through the Covid-19 pandemic.

Prof. Omu Anzala, Dr. Loice Achieng’ Ombajo and Dr. Marybeth Maritim were among the 68 kenyans who received the award.

A team of experts from the University of Nairobi has drafted several legislative proposals to aid government in the management of global pandemic Covid-19.

With the latest statistics in Kenya as at 25th March 2020 stands at, 0 death, 28 infected with the Corona virus and 1 recovered patient. A UoN expert was interviewed by a local TV station and she highlighted how the immune system plays a key role in recovery from the infection of the virus. 

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