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Scientist Gladys Mosomtai: On prestigious fellowship award and why Kenyan girls shy away from science and technology careers

At 30 years old, PhD candidate Gladys Mosomtai recently received a fellowship award in the Regional programme L’Oréal-UNESCO for Women in Science Africa. The prestigious programme has over the last 20 years recognised female scientists and funded research projects that make an impact to the world. Gladys opens up about her journey from a humble background in Baringo County to a scientist changing the world and defying predefined gender expectations

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