Dr. Rashid Abdi Aman is the second Chief Administrative Secretary in the Ministry of Health Kenya. He is also a scientific researcher and a businessman. He serves alongside CAS Mercy Mwangangi who is a recent member of the public service but also the first CAS in the Ministry of Health. Aman was appointed by President Uhuru Kenyatta to serve as CAS during the reign of Sicily Kariuki.
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Dr. Rashid Aman Age and Place of Birth
Aman’s age and place of birth currently remain under wraps. This article shall be updated once reliable information is sourced.
Dr. Rashid Aman Educational Background
Dr Aman holds a bachelor’s degree in pharmacy from the University of Nairobi where he acquired his first degree. Additionally, he is a holder of a doctorate degree (Ph.D.) in pharmaceutical chemistry from the University of California in San Francisco.
He is one of the doctors in Kenya who have vast experience in scientific research, leadership and management.
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Dr. Aman Career
In 1995, Aman was appointed as the custodian of Hedida Post Doctoral Fellowship at the School of Medicine, Stanford University at Stanford California. In 1988, he joined the National Cancer Institute of the NIH at Frederick in Maryland, US as a Fogarty Visiting Associate.
Currently, Aman serves as the Chairman of the Kenya National Commission for UNESCO. He is also a Council member of the Taita Taveta University, an Honorary Research Professor at Strathmore University and a Senior Research Affiliate at the National Museums of Kenya.
He has served as Director on various Boards including Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) and National Museums of Kenya (NMK).
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Dr. Rashid Aman Wife, children and Family Details
Despite being a national figure, Aman’s personal life remains a mystery as his family, wife and kids are unknown to the public.
Back in 2019, Dr. Aman was thrown into mourning after he lost his father the late Mzee Abdi Aman. President Uhuru Kenyatta was one of the state officials who sent messages of condolences to the family of Dr Rashid Aman.
Mzee Aman was also the father of former PS Dr. Mohamed Isahakia. He (Mzee) died at the age of 92 years.
Dr. Rashid Aman Net Worth
Apart from his expertise in the medical and academic research field, Dr. Aman is also a businessman. His estimated net worth is over Kshs. 25 Million. He is also the founder of a private organizations such as Centre for Drug Management (CEDMAP) and the African Centre for Clinical Trials (ACCT) which drives loads of income into his accounts annually.
