Then Rongo University College now
By MN Reporter
Rongo University senate has confirmed Prof. Samuel Gudu as the University’s Vice Chanellor, Migori News has learnt.
Prof Gudu a phD holder,is a world renowned scientist and a full Professor of Genetics and Plant Breeding having risen through the ranks from Graduate Assistant ship.
The Senate had recommended him for that position as he has over twenty years experience in university administration part of which as Ag Vice Chancellor Rongo University, Principal Rongo University College, Deputy Vice Chancellor, Director of Research and Acting Dean,Moi University.
The Porfessor earned his phD degree in plant Genesis and molecular Biology from the university of Guelph,B.Sc.hons.(Agriculture and M.Sc.(genetics and Plant Breeding from University of Nairobi.
Professor Gudu has won several international competitive research grants which have been used to construct laboratory, purchase equipment, train staff and undertake research.
He has published widely in Journals and scientific conferences including technical reports and chapters in books.
He has been Lead scientist and Co-scientisist in regional and international research consortia of University in Ethopia, Tanzania, Uganda, Brazil, USA, Sweden, China and Kenya.
Professor Gudu was honored and awarded: Elder of Buirning Spears; research leadership by American Bibliographic Institute; gtechnical expertise in review of scientific research proposals by ASARECA and he is a member of American Society of Plant Biologists and International Association of Plant and Soil Interaction at Low pH.
His leadership qualities inspired scholars and learners both within and outside the nation as he has managed to improve Quality training at the College that students from the international may be forced to seek admission for quality competitive Courses in future.
