Kennedy Mulwa

Detail-oriented and motivated Industrial Chemist with a strong foundation in analytical chemistry, instrumental analysis, and laboratory procedures. Skilled in utilizing advanced laboratory techniques including UV-Visible spectrophotometry and titrimetric methods for quality assurance, research, and process improvement. Demonstrates strong problem-solving, teamwork, and adaptability skills with the ability to contribute to manufacturing, research and development, and environmental compliance.

Industrial Attachment: Agricultural Research Laboratory - Del Monte Kenya Limited - Thika

(2024-05 - 2024-07)

• Executed comprehensive soil and plant tissue analysis using advanced instrumental techniques; Microwave Plasma Atomic Emission Spectrophotometry, UV-Visible Spectrophotometry and titrimetric procedures.
• Maintained product quality control by executing critical fresh fruit analysis, including Brix, citric acid, ascorbic acid, and heavy metal tin content determination.
• Performed precise nitrogen content analysis using the Improved Kjeldahl method for fertilizer and agricultural product quality validation.
• Managed laboratory resources, implementing efficient protocols for chemical reagent preparation and standardization, documentation, and regulated waste handling.
• Contributed to environmental compliance and quality assurance by analyzing water alkalinity and fertilizer components used in operations.
• Determined essential elemental nutrients such as Potassium, Calcium, Magnesium, Manganese, Zinc, Copper, Iron, Phosphorus, Sulphur, Aluminium and key soil parameters; pH, Electrical Conductivity, Nitrogen to support critical agricultural research decisions

Degree in Industrial Chemistry with IT - Industrial Chemistry - Maseno University (2021 - 2025)

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education - The Masinga School, Machakos (2017 - 2020)

Kenya Certificate of Primary Education - Kangonde Hill view Academy (2008 - 2016)