Author Archives: Oduor Kevin

The fifth and final day of the Ascend Fellowship marked the culmination of an intensive week of learning, collaboration, and leadership development. It was a day dedicated to hearing from experienced tobacco control professionals, showcasing the work each group had developed throughout the fellowship, and reflecting on the journey we had shared together. While theContinue reading “Day 5 at #Ascend2026: Strengthening Leadership, Building Partnerships, and Looking Ahead”

The fourth day of the Ascend Fellowship shifted our focus from analysing problems to communicating solutions. Having spent the previous days identifying key tobacco control constraints, exploring their root causes, mapping stakeholders, and gathering field evidence, it was now time to learn how to transform that work into messages capable of influencing change. The day’sContinue reading “Day 4 at #Ascend2026: Harnessing Storytelling and Strategic Communication for Tobacco Control”

The third day of the Ascend Fellowship demonstrated how effective tobacco control extends beyond understanding problems—it requires identifying root causes, engaging the right stakeholders, using research to inform policy, and documenting real-world realities to inspire change. Building on the leadership and systems-thinking concepts introduced during the previous two days, Day Three challenged us to translateContinue reading “Day 3 at #Ascend2026: Turning Evidence into Action Through Systems Thinking and Photovoice”

The second day of the Ascend Fellowship built upon the leadership foundations established on Day One by focusing on practical approaches to strengthening tobacco control. Through systems thinking, policy analysis, litigation, and cultural exchange, the day demonstrated that advancing public health requires strategic action across multiple fronts. Identifying the Weakest Link The day began withContinue reading “Day 2 at #Ascend2026: Strengthening Tobacco Control Through Systems Thinking, Litigation, and Collaboration”

Ahead of the International Congress on Obesity (ICO) 2026 in Mexico, I had the opportunity to participate in the Obesity Lived Experience Global Summit, a dedicated pre-congress event that brought together people living with obesity, advocates, clinicians, researchers, and policymakers from around the world. The summit underscored a simple but powerful message: lived experience isContinue reading “Obesity Lived Experience Global Summit Sets the Stage for Meaningful Action Ahead of ICO 2026”

The final day of the Tobacco Industry Monitoring Research and Accountability (TIMRA) 2026 Workshop, hosted by the Tobacco Control Research Group at the University of Bath, focused on translating knowledge into action. After an intensive week of learning, the closing sessions highlighted the importance of collaboration, sustained monitoring, and strategic investment in tobacco control. LearningContinue reading “Day 5 Reflections from TIMRA 2026: From Learning to Action”

Day four of the Tobacco Industry Monitoring Research and Accountability (TIMRA) 2026 Workshop, hosted by the Tobacco Control Research Group at the University of Bath, focused on strengthening one of the most essential aspects of tobacco industry monitoring: investigative capacity. Throughout the day, participants explored practical tools, investigative techniques, and policy insights that will enhanceContinue reading “Day 4 Reflections from TIMRA 2026: Developing the Skills to Investigate Tobacco Industry Interference”

The third day of the Tobacco Industry Monitoring Research and Accountability (TIMRA) 2026 Workshop, hosted by the Tobacco Control Research Group at the University of Bath, focused on one central question: How can we better use evidence, technology, and communication to strengthen tobacco control? Throughout the day, participants explored practical tools and emerging technologies thatContinue reading “Day 3 Reflections from TIMRA 2026: Harnessing Data, Technology, and Communication to Strengthen Tobacco Control”

The second day of the Tobacco Industry Monitoring Research and Accountability (TIMRA) 2026 Workshop, hosted by the Tobacco Control Research Group at the University of Bath, focused on one central theme: strengthening the knowledge, skills, and systems needed to effectively monitor and respond to tobacco industry interference. Building an Evidence Base That Stands Up toContinue reading “Reflections from Day 2 of TIMRA 2026: Building Strong Evidence for Effective Tobacco Control”