Sad to Hear About The Untimely Passing On Of Kenyan-Born Harvard University Professor Calestous Juma. Rest In Peace. He Was So Passionate About Science & Technology. #RIPCalestousJuma

Calestous Juma FRS HonFREng was an internationally recognised authority in the application of science and technology to sustainable development worldwide.

Born: June 9, 1953 (age 64), Kenya
Education: University of Sussex

He was named one of the most influential 100 Africans in 2012, 2013 and 2014 by the New African magazine. He was Professor of the Practice of International Development and Faculty Chair of the Innovation for Economic Development Executive Program at Harvard Kennedy School. Juma was Director of the School's Science, Technology and Globalization Project at Harvard Kennedy School as well as the Agricultural Innovation in Africa Project funded by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.