Florence Wambugu
- January 10, 2024
- Biologist
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Florence Wambugu Biography
| Name | Florence Wambugu |
| Birthday | Aug 23 |
| Birth Year | 1953 |
| Place Of Birth | Kenya |
| Birth Country | Kenya |
| Birth Sign | Leo |
Florence Wambugu is one of the most popular and richest Biologist who was born on August 23, 1953 in Kenya, Kenya.
Dr. Wambugu is the recipient of IITA’s (International Institute of Tropical Agriculture, Nigeria) Award, 1981; KARI’s 1989 Crop Science Award for outstanding scientist of the year; International Potato Center’s (CIP) Regional Research Award/Grant, 1989; Farmers Support Award, Pyrethrum Marketing Board of Kenya, 1990; recognised as an exemplary PhD candidate, Virology Division of Horticultural Research International in England and KARI, 1991; Monsanto Company Outstanding Performance Award, 1992, 1993; first place medal winner, Global Development Network Awards, KARI Year 2000; World Bank Global Development Network Award in 2000 for successful introduction of the tissue-culture banana in Kenya and Woman of the Year by the Eve Magazine.
She attended the University of Nairobi, Kenya, where she received her Bachelor of Science in botany and zoology. She obtained her Master of Science in pathology from North Dakota State University, United States in 1984; and her PhD from the University of Bath, England in 1991.
Florence Wambugu Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | Biologist |
| House | Living in own house. |
Florence Wambugu is one of the richest Biologist from Kenya. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Florence Wambugu 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
Florence Muringi Wambugu (born 23 August 1953) is a Kenyan plant pathologist and virologist. She is known for her advocacy of using biotechnology to increase food production in Africa.
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William Ranked on the list of most popular Biologist. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Kenya. Florence Wambugu celebrates birthday on August 23 of every year.
Top Facts about Florence Wambugu
- Florence Wambugu is a Kenyan plant pathologist and biotechnologist.
- She is the founder of Africa Harvest Biotech Foundation International.
- Wambugu advocates for the use of genetically modified crops in Africa.
- She has received numerous awards for her work, including the Yara Prize in 2007.
- Wambugu has authored several publications on agricultural biotechnology and food security.
- She holds a PhD in microbiology from the University of Nairobi.
- Wambugu was named one of Time Magazine’s “100 Most Influential People” in 2009.
- Her research focuses on developing drought-resistant crops to combat hunger in Africa.
- Wambugu has served as an advisor to various international organizations, including the World Bank and UNDP.
- She is a strong advocate for women’s empowerment and gender equality in science and technology fields.