Media literacy is a crucial skill all media consumers must have. There are many factors that can change how we interpret media, and how media affects us, and there are a few main skills that can aid consumers in being more media literate like willingness to try and having an ability to distinguish reactions. Understanding the differences between mediated and non-mediated media and their implications is also important to media literacy. Media literacy is the method of dissecting media content in order to critically analyzeContinue reading “LESSON FROM MEDIA AND INFORMATION LITERACY WORKSHOP TO TACKLE DISINFORMATION ABOUT COVID-19 PANDEMIC”
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Interview with AFYA BUZZ online TV
In yet another exciting and informative session, I was invited by AFYA BUZZ online TV to talk about research as a tool for health care development. In the past, AFYA BUZZ interviewed me on cross-cutting themes in public health and how these cross-cutting themes have a bearing on NCDs prevalence. In the recent interview however,Continue reading “Interview with AFYA BUZZ online TV”
HIGH SCHOOL TO UNIVERSITY TRANSITION MENTORSHIP AT ST. PETERS CATHOLIC, RUAI
University is a different environment than high school, complete with its own demands and expectations. To many, the anxiety that comes with moving from high school to a totally new environment with its daunting challenges is visible and sometimes result into mental health issues. There is overwhelming evidence suggesting that most students experience/suffer episodes ofContinue reading “HIGH SCHOOL TO UNIVERSITY TRANSITION MENTORSHIP AT ST. PETERS CATHOLIC, RUAI”
KUTV EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW IN LINE WITH JUNE MEN’S HEALTH MONTH
The nexus between masculinity and men’s health-seeking behaviour is a multifaceted global discourse which has been quite enlightening when viewed from varying perspectives. Remarkably, cultural and patriarchal norms continually impact the chauvinistic character of men with regards to their health. Father’s Day is quickly approaching and now is the perfect time to encourage the menContinue reading “KUTV EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW IN LINE WITH JUNE MEN’S HEALTH MONTH”
PUBLIC HEALTH: BUILDING THE AFRICA WE WANT CONFERENCE
There is no better time to underscore the importance of Public Health than during the COVID-19 pandemic when the whole world has been thrown into a state of disarray. As the world grapple with this disease, which has claimed many lives, disrupted human interactions and left many people without a source of livelihood, the urgentContinue reading “PUBLIC HEALTH: BUILDING THE AFRICA WE WANT CONFERENCE”
LEGACY LEADERSHIP MENTORSHIP SESSION
Over the years, the world has experienced different styles of leadership. Some leaders have been transformative in their leadership while others have had no tangible positive impact. As the world grapples with many unprecedented challenges ranging from global health threats, food insecurity to climate change, the kind of leadership that is required is one thatContinue reading “LEGACY LEADERSHIP MENTORSHIP SESSION”
INTERVIEW BY AFYA BUZZ PROGRAM BY TALANTA INSTITUTE
AFYA BUZZ is an online TV program hosted by Talanta Institute, aiming at strengthening health journalism and filling in the big knowledge gap in this space. Through the show the hosts aim at educating communities on better ways of improving their health outcomes. This online programme led by Dr. Caroline Mukoma also aims at educating peopleContinue reading “INTERVIEW BY AFYA BUZZ PROGRAM BY TALANTA INSTITUTE”
LEADERSHIP/MENTORSHIP TRAINING AT THARAKA UNIVERSITY COLLEGE
On 10th March 2021, I was invited to train Tharaka University student mentors on leadership and mentorship skills . Since Tharaka is a young yet vibrant university college, there is growing body of need to establish and strengthen every department critical to its steady growth. One of this departments is the department of Career Development whichContinue reading “LEADERSHIP/MENTORSHIP TRAINING AT THARAKA UNIVERSITY COLLEGE”
YAPO MENTORSHIP
YAPO is a Non Profit Organization which focuses to support children and youth rights and wellbeing. The organization was founded in 2015 by Tanzania Human Rights activist and teachers who put together their enthusiasm and desire to bring about change. The YAPO emerged spontaneously and in 2016 the organization got her registration under the Ministry ofContinue reading “YAPO MENTORSHIP”
ODUOR KEVIN 