Formation of the Kenya Chapter of the Society for Economic Botany (SEB-K) was conceived during the 50^th annual meeting in Charleston, South Carolina, 2009. It was launched on the 23rd June, 2011 at the University of Nairobi, Chiromo Campus.

The Key speakers during the launch were the eminent ethnobotanists: Prof J.O. Kokwaro- Author of Medicinal plants of East Africa and Prof L.E Newton- President of International Organization for Succulent Plant Study. Other speakers were the eminent anthropologist, Prof S. Wandibba, NAPRECA Assistant Executive Officer, Prof A. Yenesew and ADAPPT President, Dr. J. Ogendo.

The Kenya Chapter will function to collate research centered on the use of plants by peoples of the region. SEB-K will enable knowledge sharing through links to the other chapters. The current interim team is composed of:
i. President - Prof. Newton, Kenyatta University (KU)
ii. Secretary - Dr. Lukhoba, University of Nairobi (UON)
iii. Treasure r-Ms Jane Omari, Kenya National council of Science & Technology (NCST)
iv. Committee member -Grace Ngugi, National Museums of Kenya
v. Committee member - Prof Paul Mbugua, Kenyatta University (KU).

All persons interested in the study and utilization of Kenyan plants are encouraged to join the SEB-Kenya Chapter. (Please see the links below for the Membership Form and SEB Flier). Annual membership/ registration fees may be paid to the Honorary Interim Treasurer, Mrs. Jane Omari (NCST) in cash at the National Council of Sciences and Technology, floor 9, or by MPESA (Acc. 0720-574668).

Chapter Registration Form | Chapter Promotonal Flier

Major activity lined up.
» Annual conference and meeting in September, 2012 (details to be posted later).
» Participants of the SEB (K) meeting and Launch in June, 2011

Guest of Honor Prof L. Njenga			Director, School of Biological Science Dr. E. Akunda

Profs. Michieka & Kokwaro		Coordinator, SEB-K, Dr. C. Lukhoba		Profs. Newton & Mbugua
Participants at the SEB (K) Launch
Presenters during the launch
Prof J. Kokwaro		Prof. L. Newton		Ms. J. Omari
Prof A. Yenesew		Dr. I. Malombe		Dr. J. Ogendo

      News Letter #1, April 1, 2011

      Contact: Dr. Catherine Lukhoba
      University of Nairobi
      School of Biological Sciences
      Nairobi, Kenya
      Email: clukhoba@uonbi.ac.ke