Tag 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
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 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
Welcome to KAVI
“So you’re the guy from GSK we have been waiting for. I thought you would be older.” This is where I work. Located just a couple miles outside Nairobi center. This … Continue reading
Nairobi, Kenya!
I have arrived in Nairobi, Kenya! (well, Sunday, 3 Aug) The weather is a bit cool, around 60oF. Those who live here are bundled in a winter coat, hat, and scarf. Apparently it is very rare that it stays cold … Continue reading
Boston -> London -> Nairobi!
Hello! I am excited and nervous… mostly excited, to have this opportunity to work for the International AIDS Vaccine Initiative (IAVI) to assist with their HIV vaccine that is currently in Phase I and IIa clinical trials. I will spend … Continue reading
Kevin's Fellowship Abroad 