Kenyan professor
Gideon Saulo Were (27 October 1934 – 7 July 1995) was a Kenyan professor of history, author, publisher, administrator and entrepreneur. He was born in Marama location of Kakamega, Kenya. His father, Saulo Omukofu, was an educationist and a prominent member of the North Nyanza District Appeal Court.
Early life and education and early career.
Were was born on 27 October 1934. He attended Kakamega, and Maseno High Schools, from 1950 to 1956, before joining the Royal Technical College in Nairobi (now University of Nairobi) from 1957 to 1959 where he obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in History. He then proceeded to University of Wales, where he earned a PhD graduating summa cum laude in 1966.
Family.
Were married Naomi Ayitso Were, and they have seven children: Saulo Omukofu Were, Abisage Wanzetse Ouma, Evaline Aoko Tiondi, Christina Masakha Were, Peres Wamukhula Were, Isaya Okoti, and Walter Omucheyi Were
Career.
Upon completing his studies, Professor Were returned to Kenya and was appointed a Special Lecturer in the Department of History at University of Nairobi. He then rose through the ranks to become a Senior lecturer in 1970, Associate Professor in 1973 and in 1978 he was promoted to a full Professor of history.
Positions held.
Board member/director: 
Businesses.
Publications.
Were authored and co-authored the following publications his career:
References.
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