Zainab is a dentist with special interest in Oral Surgery. She has worked in various government institutions and private practices in three different continents offering her services in Kenya, Sultanate of Oman and in the United Kingdom. She has a Master’s of Clinical Dentistry in Oral Surgery from University of Edinburgh. Her research involved the incidence and possible cause of human papilloma virus infection in laryngeal cancers. She was also involved in training and supervision of dental trainees and postgraduate students.

Zainab is a promoter of good oral health and during her travels she gives talks to disadvantaged children of low socioeconomic background and provides them with free dental kits. She has also volunteered her services working with charities that provide surgical repairs of cleft lip/palate to underprivileged patients. Zainab is a keen traveller, a sports enthusiast, Zumba® instructor and has a passion for Latin dance. She is fluent in English and Kiswahili and is currently learning Spanish.