Africa2009: Pictures from the Training Class

The First Annual East & Central Africa Chromatography Training and Vendor Exhibition

Classroom training was held in the University of Nairobi Enterprises and Services (UNES) Center. Instruments were located at the nearby Chemistry Building.

Students were greeted by a large banner above the entrance.	The students came from a variety of organizations in Kenya.

The training was interactive, and included time for discussion and questions. One student later wrote,"My background is Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. Since the training I am getting good results with our HPLC. The training was excellent and I enjoyed each and every bit of it. The way you presented your ideas surely was excellent. Thanks!"

The University of Nairobi provided instruments to use for laboratory demonstrations. The analysis of an essential oil sample by GC was particularly instructive.

Thursday afternoon was "Vendor Day," and featured presentations by the vendors as well as time to discuss individual products. Many other students from the University of Nairobi attended this public exhibition.

(L to R) Prof. Paul Shiundu (Dean), Prof. Lucy Irungu (Principal of the College), and Dr. Merlin Bicking (Instructor)	Transportation was provided by Sam Oliech, of BigCatsAfrica (www.bigcatsafrica.com). Sam is also a Boy Scout leader (this is not his usual work uniform)! We recommend BigCatsAfrica for all your safari travels.