Caroline Langat Thoruwa

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Caroline Langat Thoruwa
Alma mater Kenyatta University
Known forResearch in natural products chemistry; leadership in STEM and research innovation
Scientific career
FieldsChemistry, Natural products chemistry, Pharmaceuticals
InstitutionsKenyatta University

Caroline Langat Thoruwa is a Kenyan chemist. She is a professor of chemistry at Kenyatta University, and the director of its Nairobi City satellite campus. [1]

Langat Thoruwa is also the chairperson of African Women in Science and Engineering, [2] [3] a member of the board of the International Network Women Engineers & Scientists, [4] and a member of the technical committee of ACTIL Knowledge Hub. [5]

Leadership and outreach

Thoruwa currently serves as the Acting Deputy Vice‑Chancellor for Research, Innovation and Outreach at Kenyatta University. In March 2025, she opened and led a managerial staff workshop on mainstreaming science, technology, and innovation (STI) into the university’s academic and operational framework, emphasising research funding, collaborative partnerships, and the integration of STI into teaching and learning aligned with national development goals. [6]

She has also supported university research showcases such as the My Smart Farm exhibition at the Nairobi International Trade Fair. [7]

Thoruwa has represented Kenyatta University in collaborative events with organisations like AMPATH, fostering insights into research capacity and community impact. [8]

She has also engaged with external groups to promote leadership development initiatives among students and staff, including discussions with Life Ministry Kenya on mentorship and values‑based leadership programmes. [9]

References

  1. ↑ "Prof. Caroline Lang'at Thoruwa". Kenyatta University. Archived from the original on 14 September 2016. Retrieved 4 September 2016.
  2. ↑ "AWSE Board". AWSE. Retrieved 4 September 2016.
  3. ↑ "Kenyan scientist calls for increased funding for biotechnology research". Nigerian Pilot. 26 April 2017. Archived from the original on 9 November 2017. Retrieved 8 November 2017.
  4. ↑ "African science heroes - Planet Earth Institute". Planet Earth Institute. 16 December 2015. Archived from the original on 12 November 2017. Retrieved 11 November 2017.
  5. ↑ "ACTIL Knowledge Hub". actilhub.org. Archived from the original on 7 November 2017. Retrieved 8 November 2017.
  6. ↑ "Taking Charge in Mainstreaming STI for National Growth". National Commission for Science, Technology and Innovation. Retrieved 13 December 2025.
  7. ↑ "Research & Innovation New" (PDF). Retrieved 13 December 2025.
  8. ↑ "AMPATH Leaders Share Insights with Kenyatta University". AMPATH Kenya. Retrieved 13 December 2025.
  9. ↑ "Can Leadership Be Taught?". Kenyatta University. Retrieved 13 December 2025.
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