She received her Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry from the University of Nairobi, followed by a Master’s of Science degree in Chemistry from the University of Ibadan in Nigeria her and doctorate in Chemistry from Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology. Dr. Oloo’s principal area of academic study is Electrochemistry. Dr. Oloo also pursues academic interests in professional ethics and rural and women’s issues. She spent her sabbatical year in 2011, at the Council for Scientific and Industry Research (CSIR), South Africa, within the drug delivery group with a special interest in Encapsulation of Malaria drugs while concurrently working for the establishment of the Centre for Research in Therapeutic Sciences.