Category Archives: Kenya
Goodbye Kenya
I have returned home in December and resumed work at GSK this week! You know that feeling when you wake up before your alarm usually goes off and you think: “No wait, it’s Sunday so I can sleep in… ahhhhh. Oh … Continue reading
Final Fun Times in Kenya
Below is a summary of Kenyan adventures in November and December. Diani Beach My KAVI coworkers took a team trip to Mombasa which is along the coast of Kenya. Because of U.S. and U.K Embassy warnings about the past issues … Continue reading
Lukenya Trail Run
The current fastest marathon runners in the world are Kenyan. Wouldn’t it be fun to race alongside them! We did not run the marathon distance, but I ran the 5k while Beverley and Lisa raced the 10k. I am the … Continue reading
Thanksgiving in Nairobi
Anna and Wendy came to visit for the week which shifted the balance to four Americans in our group! Together with Eileen we were able to recreate some of our favorite Thanksgiving dishes. It is tough to be away from … Continue reading
An Outsider’s Perspective
AMREF Management regrets to inform you that November 30 has been canceled. We hope there is enough space to include it in next year’s calendar. There is a children’s clothing store nearby. How better to attract the attention of passing … Continue reading
Posted in Kenya, You are not from around here?
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You’re not from around here.
How to spot a tourist: Camera Maps Bright colored vest This could be a racist story if I was in the U.S., but I’m not so: It was 7:15 pm when I returned home from Muay Thai class so the … Continue reading
Visit to Kenya AIDS Vaccine Initiative of Kangemi
The two KAVI sites in Kenya are located in Nairobi and Kangemi. The Nairobi site at the Kenyatta National Hospital, where I work, has an up to date lab where we receive blood donors and perform high-throughput assays. The KAVI … Continue reading
A trip to the black… err… underground markets
I was told I have been neglecting the views of the city and culture of Nairobi. There are many nice supermarkets and malls throughout the city, but as you walk around you will find stands where you can buy… well, … Continue reading
Visit to GSK Kenya and Factory Tour
Lucozade, Ribena, Panadol, and Scott’s Cod Liver Oil are fine GSK made products that Americans have never heard of (yes, the beverages are still manufactured by GSK). Other wonderful over the counter GSK products include: Tums, Aquafresh, and Breathe Right … Continue reading
Small Changes to Make a Far More Comfortable Lab
My labmates share lab coasts and goggles. The coats are years old and they show their age with holes and stains. In other words, they are gross. Christine, CAM, and Elizabeth from my home GSK site were empathetic and gave me … Continue reading
Kevin's Fellowship Abroad 