Author Archives: Oduor Kevin

January was a busy month with climate change and NCDs (non-communicable diseases) training taking place in Nairobi. Together with colleagues, I facilitated this training exploring the nexus between climate change and non-communicable disease for young people drawn from Roysambu Constituency. Given that climate change and NCDs both have their root causes across multiple sectors, understandingContinue reading “Climate Change and NCDs Training for Young People in Nairobi”

On the 10th of January 2023, the International Institute for Legislative Affairs (ILLA) conducted a training on tobacco tax advocacy and budget sensitizations. I had the privilege of participate in this important training as an NCD advocate. I gained invaluable insight on tobacco advocacy and some of the fiscal measures to reduces cigarette consumption. TobaccoContinue reading “Tobacco Tax Advocacy/Budget Sensitization Forum”

In the run-up to World Diabetes Day 2022, Breaking Barrier Youth Initiative organized a Diabetes talk to sensitize members on this chronic non-communicable disease. It was an honor to be invited to give a keynote presentation on the disease and explain more about World Diabetes Day commemorated annually on 14th November. Diabetes is a groupContinue reading “MY KEYNOTE PRESENTATION DURING A DIABETES TALK WITH BBYI”

The 2nd YouTH Voices Summit 2022 took place from 1st to 3rd December bringing together young professionals and University Students in Kenya. Organized under the theme of ‘Activating Youthful Leadership Towards the Realization of UHC (Universal Health Coverage) in Kenya,’ the summit explored ways through which young people can help improve access to quality healthcareContinue reading “MY PRESENTATION AT THE 2ND YouTH VOICES SUMMIT 2022”

Every year, 10th October, the world commemorates the World Mental Health Day. According to the World Health Organization, the overall objective of the World Mental Health Day is to raise awareness of mental health issues around the world and to mobilize efforts in support of mental health. WHO further notes that the day provides anContinue reading “INTERVIEW WITH KUTV ON MENTAL HEALTH”

Before I talk about this award, I remember in my last blog shortly before I left for Jasiri residential intensive, I promised to share the amazing experience once it is over. Well, I am here, confessing to you that Jasiri programme was great; it was an amazing experience, to say the least. I met amazingContinue reading “FETED AT JASIRI GALA NIGHT WITH WELLNESS AWARD“

In 2019, I graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Public Health, from Kenyatta University. Being passionate about public health, I felt a strong urge to continue with my education in the same field. Knowing very well how master’s degree is a very expensive affair that I couldn’t afford to pay from my pocket, I beganContinue reading “A DREAM COME TRUE! COMMONWEALTH SCHOLAR AT LAST“

I am so proud to get my certificate for Understanding Development Impact on FutureLearn. This course, sponsored by Commonwealth Scholarship Commission has deepened my understanding of development both as a historical progress and as a deliberate intervention. Prior to enrolling for the course, I always viewed development from the lens of economic prosperity. In part,Continue reading “COMPLETED A COURSE ON UNDERSTANDING DEVELOPMENT IMPACT“

Digital Health Week is a global moment where CSOs governments, private companies and health institutions come together to champion digital health for UHC. Digital technology offers a big opportunity to help achieve Universal Health Coverage.  Together, we can bridge the technical-political divide and ensure digitally enabled health systems are equipped to provide health for all.Continue reading “MY PARTICIPATION IN THE DIGITAL HEALTH WEEK AS PANELIST“