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Main research interests
Disability studies, Livelihoods for people with disability, juvenile delinquency, youth mentorship, inclusion and participation, and establish a center of excellence for youth with disability.
Main achievements include:
- Established a RealLife -Key CBO in 2021 to assist youth and parents of children with disabilities and was funded by Kenya Civil Aviation Authority.
- Raised funds to provide food and basic needs hardouts to persons living with disabilities during COVID-19 closure, this culminated in establishment of RealLife-Key in search for sustainable livelihoods
- Joined an international research collaboration ISRD4 for ongoing research in 2019.
Funded research
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2019 – Present
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Lead research ISRD4 Kenya
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International Self-Report Delinquency study – in partnership, with ISRD4 international Team
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European Commission /HORIZON 2020
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2020 – Present
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Lead Researcher
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Cascading Model of Mental Health Enhancement Through Integration of Livelihoods for Youth with Disabilities in Kenya |
Funded by Kenya Civil Aviation Authority 2022)
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September 2012 - May 2013
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CO – Researcher
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Alcohol, Drug and Substance Abuse among Persons with Disability in Nairobi, Coast and Central Regions of Kenya
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National Agency for the Campaign against Drugs Abuse -NACADA
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December 2012
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Assistant Researcher for Dr. John Mugo
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Capacity Building of Child Care and Protection Officers in Juvenile Justice Systems
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JICA (Japan International Cooperation Agency)
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April - October 2011
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Assistant Researcher for John Njoka
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Opportunities for addressing Vulnerable groups
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Mama Winnie Foundation
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