[Kipsang Joseph, Standard]A Kenyan Palaeontologist will tomorrow be rewarded with an honorary doctorate by Case Western Reserve University for his contribution to human ancestry. Kamoya Kimeu will be one of the three honorary doctorate recipients awarded by the US-based university during the virtual graduation ceremony that will be streamed from Cleveland Ohio on Sunday. The university described the palaeontologist and National Museums of Kenya Curator for Prehistoric sites for Kenya as a 'leading figure' in origins science. Kimeu is especially noted for findings that have provided important insights into human ancestry,” read a message from the university. Take a surveyThe Director of Research and Science at Turkana Basin Institute Isaiah Odhiambo said the celebratory event which will be held in Karen is meant to celebrate Kenyan fossil finder’s achievement in archaeology.

Source: Standard Digital May 29, 2021 15:00 UTC