George Omondi Oluoch

Dr. Omondi is being honoured for his exemplary leadership and research in establishing a vibrant snake bite program which has included developing new anti-venom, a rapid system to transport anti-venom to victims, health policy formulation, advocacy and fundraising. Through this research many lives have been saved in Baringo, Kitui, Samburu, Mbeere and the Coast region. His contribution has led to the establishment of the Kenya Snakebite Research and Intervention Centre as a government department under the Kenya Institute Of Primate Research (KIPRE).