Cavens Kithinji (PhD)
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Works to support research and knowledge generation #Aphrc #CARTA
Meru Kenya
Joined April 2012
The 2025 Africa Health and Development Annual Research Symposium panel discussions are designed to position Africa as a driving force in shaping a fairer, tech-driven global health future. Tomorrow, we kick off the 1st panel discussion on Reimagining Financing for Africa’s
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Ahead of the 2025 Africa Health and Development Annual Research Symposium (AHDARS), Dr Seye Abimbola today gave a Public Lecture on The Politics of Global Health Research: The payer, the piper and the tune. Global health encompasses not only international domestic flows but also
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Doctoral training is vital for Africa’s knowledge ecosystem — producing research, evidence, and expertise to address the continent’s challenges. Yet, too often doctoral programs are viewed solely as academic pursuits, with dissertations and journal articles as their final
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Between November 3 - 28, 2025 #CARTA cohort 11 fellows will be engaged in the Joint Advanced Seminar (JAS-2) of the CARTA PhD training, hosted by @WitsUniversity, South Africa. The four-week training marks a key milestone in the fellows' doctoral journey to sharpen their
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#CARTA cohort 11 fellows attended the @WitsSPH Biennial Research Day on November 6, 2025, with three of the fellows participating in various panel sessions. @Somali_NU's Gallad Hassan shared insights on the effect of climate change on Somali women’s mental health; @wuraie from
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#CARTA joined stakeholders at the #ADEATriennale on Education, in Accra, Ghana, held between October 29 - 31, 2025, showcasing its contribution to advancing higher education and research excellence in Africa. Through key panel sessions and the #IamAPHRC booth, #CARTA highlighted
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What happens when researchers and communities truly collaborate? CARTA’s Topistar Karani caught up with our graduate Adesola Olumide of @UniIbadan, whose “Gown and Town” project earned recognition for its outstanding community engagement approach. Through partnerships with
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In an insightful feature, CARTA’s @Waithaka_KE and Helana Duch of the @oakfnd highlight the need for research to inform prevention and response to child sexual abuse. Oak Foundation is investing in emerging African research talent, including through #CARTA, to build locally led
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📢 We’re excited to be participating in the Inaugural National Science Research Translation Congress that is happening tomorrow. Organized by @TheStarKenya and @aphrc, the congress brings together scientists, government officials, and digital storytellers for a collaborative
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From driving institutional transformation to influencing policy and shaping impactful research agendas, #CARTA fellows are transforming Africa’s research and higher education landscape. Their leadership is strengthening institutions, mentoring peers, and building resilient
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A glimpse into why I love what I do @aphrc Shout out to our Visibility Team for the work of art in this video 👏🏾😃 Take 5 with Daisy Koome: A Glimpse of the Face Behind the Code | Episode 1 https://t.co/yd0asEMudi via @YouTube
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#CARTA is participating in the Peer Learning for Emerging Researchers’ Knowledge and Advancement (PERKA) II Stakeholders Convening underway in Nairobi from October 6 – 9, 2025. The convening brings together partners to co-create a shared vision and actionable strategies for
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APHRC, represented by the Executive Director, @CKyobutungi, Director of Programs - Synergy, @amveyange, and Head of Data Science Program, @agnes_kiragga, met with H.E. Veronica M. Nduva, Secretary General of the East African Community (@jumuiya), to discuss opportunities for
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Earlier today in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, members of the #CARTA Board of Management engaged in strategic discussions with representatives of key funders, including @SciforAfrica, @oakfnd, and @noradno. The discussions reflected on shifts in the funding landscape and explored new
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Happening now: The 20th CARTA Partners’ Forum is underway in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Hosted by @ifakarahealth, the forum brings together #CARTA’s partners, funders, and stakeholders to reflect on #CARTA’s 15 years of impact, celebrate achievements, learn from our journey, and
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💡Digital payments are transforming healthcare systems — but is Nigeria ready? #CARTA fellow Folashayo Adeniji from @UniIbadan, and colleagues examined the use of digital payment systems for health workers in Nigeria. The study published on @BioMedCentral found that direct bank
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The Center’s Executive Director, @CKyobutungi, will deliver a keynote address at the Women’s Health and Feminist Agenda in Global Health Conference hosted by @FranceinSomalia and @FranceinKenya partnership with @sciencespo. 📅August 21 ⏰️6pm-8pm EAT For registration, send an
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Tomorrow, I will deliver a keynote at the Women’s Health & Feminist Agenda in Global Health Conference hosted by @FranceinSomalia, @FranceinKenya, and @SciencesPo. This comes at a crucial moment when women’s health and reproductive rights are facing growing pushbacks, which calls
The Center’s Executive Director, @CKyobutungi, will deliver a keynote address at the Women’s Health and Feminist Agenda in Global Health Conference hosted by @FranceinSomalia and @FranceinKenya partnership with @sciencespo. 📅August 21 ⏰️6pm-8pm EAT For registration, send an
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#IamAPHRC will be at the Data for Health in Africa and the 5th DS-I Africa Consortium Meeting from August 23–29, 2025, in Accra, Ghana. Our experts will engage with leading researchers and partners to advance data science for health discovery and innovation across Africa. Stay
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