History Of PSK
The Physics Society of Kenya was founded in 1983 as the Kenya Physical Society. The name was changed in 2012 due to changes in Government policy/regulations.
Since its establishment, PSK has played a vital role in advocating for the study and application of physics across the country and the region, continually fostering a lively community of physics enthusiasts, researchers, and educators. It promotes educational initiatives, collaborative research, and public engagement in physics. Through various programs and events, the society has increased appreciation for physics as a crucial branch of science, inspiring future generations of scientists and innovators in Kenya and throughout Africa.
The leadership of PSK over the years is as follows:
1983- 2002 (Founding Leaders)
- Joseph Otieno Malo – Chairman
- Pravin Singh Bhogal – Treasurer
3. Prof. Samuel. K. Katia – Organising Secretary
2002 – 2012
- Jackson Maxwell Odote – Chairman
- Barrack Oliech Kola – Secretary
- Joseph Akeyo Omollo – Treasurer
- Benard Odhiambo Aduda – Organising Secretary
2012 - 2017
- Paul Baki – Chairman
- Julius Mwakondo Mwabora – Secretary
- Peter Gathu Kahihia – Treasurer
- Julius Maghanga – Organising Secretary
2017- 2024
- Prof. Paul Baki – Chairman
- Ms. Tanya Monica – Vice Chairperson
- Prof. Thomas Sakwa – Secretary
- Mr. Peter Gathu Kahihia – Treasurer
- Mr. Stanslaus Masinza – Organising Secretary
- Prof. George Amolo – Editor-in-Chief
- Mr. John Maera – Assistant Secretary
- Dr. Jason Kanule – Assistant Treasurer
- Dr. Henry Barasa – Assistant Editor-in-Chief