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Kenyatta University postgraduate abstracts, Octomber 1999
(Kenyatta University, 1999) Kenyatta University
Kenyatta University postgraduate abstracts, 2000
(Kenyatta University, 2000) Kenyatta University
Kenyatta University postgraduate abstracts, Octomber 2001
(2001-10) Kenyatta University
Kenyatta University 10th postgraduate abstracts, from14october to 17th october 2002
(Kenyatta University, 2002) Kenyatta University
Kenyatta University 11th postgraduate abstracts, from 13rd to 15th october 2003
(2003-10) Kenyatta University
Kenyatta University 13th postgraduate abstracts, from 3rd to 7th october 2005
(Kenyatta University, 2005) Kenyatta University
Kenyatta University 17th postgraduate abstracts, 2008
(2008) Kenyatta University
Kenyatta University 19th postgraduate abstracts,June 2009
(Kenyatta University, 2009) Kenyatta University
Kenyatta University 18th postgraduate abstracts,June 2009
(2009-06) Kenyatta University
Kenyatta University 26th postgraduate abstracts,June 2013
(Kenyatta University, 2013) Kenyatta University
Revised Ending Obstetric Fistula in a Generation
(Kenyatta University, 2017) Keraka, Margaret; kabiru, Ephantus; Ogutu, James O.; Mugo, Judy
The proceedingsin this publication emanate from the International Reproductive Health Conference underthe theme: “EndingObstetric Fistula in aGeneration”. The conference took place between 22nd and 24 th May 2017. The purpose ofthe conferencewasto exchange and documentinformation on how to end obstetric fistula in contemporary society. The conference was meant to provide a forum for sharing information and networking among people involved in fistula prevention,management and to facilitateestablishmentof viable recommendationsforfuturepolicy action programs. One ofthe reasonsforthe conference wasthat obstetric fistula is one ofthemajor concernsfor public health and medical practitioners. Obstetric fistula has been associated with socialstigma and shame. Thisreducesthe number of patientsseeking care. The stigma also affects the economic status of the patients because of poor interaction with the rest of the population. In addition, current report indicate that Kenya has a challenge in dealing with the fistula problem. The number of health facilities that handle fistula repair are too fewand no fistula care centresin the country. Therefore,the cases are usually managed in a few hospitals. There is, therefore, a persisting need to identify alternative strategiestoassistin thepreventionandmanagementofthe fistula problem. The conference was necessitated by the fact that Obstetric fistula has been on the increase due to limited accessto Comprehensive Emergency Obstetric and Newborn Care facilities. Thisisin addition to lack of accessto qualitymaternity care and also the roleofsocial culturalfactors which include early marriages. The main objectives of the conference were to exchange and document information on how to end obstetric fistula in contemporary society,to provide a forumforsharing and networking among people involved in fistula prevention and management, and to facilitate drawing of recommendationsfuture policy action programs. Papers were presented in four thematic areas first, risk factors and complications associated with obstetric fistula quality of care and management of obstetric fistula cases. Second, partnership synergy in prevention and management of obstetric fistula. Third, community empowermentinprevention offistula andfourth accessto information andadvocacy. Health practitioners and health promoters, and other stakeholders were invited to chart the way forward in ending obstetric fistula. Enlightening and stimulating presentations were made from the academia, clinical practitioners, international organizationssuch as Fistula Foundation, Freedomfrom Fistula Foundation Flying doctors, AMREF and United Nations Population Fund, among others. Deliberationsfrom the conference were expected to enhance a healthy networking that can be used to scale up thefight againstfistula. The papers presented in this conference covered many topic including fistula care training, service delivery supervision and monitoring, counseling the obstetric and traumatic fistula patient, clinical management of fistula cases, client centered reproductive health counseling during fistula repair, fistula care informed consent, restoring women's dignity, post fistula treatment, best practices and models in training fistula health care providers, tracking fistula survivors, research and advocacy, vii Health e oductiv epr R and tion opul P aHealthsity of Univ Public er t DepartmenSchoolen ofa tta y K community engagement in prevention and management of fistula, policy and legal framework for prevention andmanagementof obstetric fistula. According toUNFPA ending obstetric fistula isitsfirst priority and key step in achieving SDGs. Together with partners, UNFPA has made progress towards eliminating Obstetric Fistula through prevention, and re-integration. It has managed to gain public awareness and politicalsupport. In addition, UNFPA is involved in sharing of best practices, providing comprehensive support for treatment of Obstetric Fistula and underlying causes e.g. improving reproductive health and rights, ASRH, early marriage, childbearing, equity and accessto RHservices especially EMONC services.UNFPA's efforts also include improving coordination and management mechanisms at global, regional and country level, increasing integration of fistula prevention, and treatment of Fistula into UNFPA country program and into national Reproductive health programmes (includes training of surgeons and other health care workers at a scale, provision of equipment like obstetric kits, funding ofservicesin some counties e.g. performing surgery in a camp). Other efforts include supporting national level plan of action to end obstetric fistula, training health workers at a scale and innovation of e-Learning module with support fromJHPIEGOandWHO. Some of the interventions that have been implemented to end obstetric fistula include service provision through outreaches, organising special medical camps and regular outreach visits. Other interventions include knowledge development, skills transfer on prevention e.g. use quality improvement, for example, after fistula service there is usually a two weeks follow up to assess outcome of operation, development of learning materials and operational research that links FGM and Fistula. Some organizations have focused on advocacy activities, external partnerships and fundraising to supportfistula programmes Effortsmade to tackle the problemof obstetric fistula include the establishment of a number of fistula treatment sites. There are those that offer routine fistula services such as KNH, Gynocare, St Mary's, Jamaa, Kisii, Kisumu, Cherangany. There are also regular fistula Outreaches/camps that are held in different parts of the country. Some of the county hospitals where the camps have been held on a regularbasisincludeKisii,CPGH,Kilifi,Marsabit,Garissa,Moyale,Bomu andKakuma. With regard to the fistula data capture,the firstinclusion of fistulamodule was done in the KDHS 2014. Othersourceswhere fistula data hasbeen captured include KenyaHealth Facility. Assessment/Service availability and Readiness Assessment Mapping (KHFA 2017) which has been done since June 2017 and also theDHIS2(MOH711,705)whichhas beendone sinceMay2016 Some of the challenges in Kenya campaign to end fistula include: shortage of staff trained on management and care of obstetric fistula patients, lack of guidelines on education and practice of obstetric fistula treatment, inadequate equipped health facilities and infrastructure, lack ofrespectful maternity care and broader socio-economic and political challenges. Moreover, there is low male participation in the fistula campaign largely due to the cultural belief that reproductive issues are largely a female issue. Stigma was observed to largely affect fistula survivor reintegration. Early child bearing was also noted to be a significant challenge against efforts aimed at stopping fistula viii tion a en er g a in tula fis tri c e t ob s En di ng occurrence. Implementation of ending of fistula interventions has been faced by a number of challenges that are both internal and external. Internal challenges include lack of in integration of obstetric fistula prevention projectsinto RMNCH/Nutrition programmes. The other challenge isin form of insufficient mediumtolong-termfunding for projectimplementation and development. External challengesthat were reported included remoteness of areastargeted. This implied that the coveragewasnot adequate. Therewas also the problemof high levels of poverty and cultural practices posing challenges in re-integration of fistula patients. Severe shortages of qualified and motivated health workers due to high staff turnover. This means that some medical campslack required health workers. There is also the problem of limited infrastructure of partnering health facilities lack of theatres, equipment etc. Policy related challenges were also reported. These included political classification offacilitiesto higherlevelswhich pose infrastructural challenges.Also noted wasthe fact that Fistula surgery is notlucrative andmanydoctorsshuntraining init. Several lessons were learned from the fistula projects that have been implemented. These included prevention, treatment and social reintegration, in the safe motherhood context with emphasis on prevention. Thiswillhelpsafeonresourcesthatareused toimplement variousprograms. Needs assessments isimportant for both planning and advocacy by use of CHVs to identify mothers, ensure availability of all resources prior to sensitization of patients. This will help plan the interventionsrelevantly. All systems need to work in order to avoid mistrust. Treatment services should be available before public awareness activitiesare undertaken. Supportservicesshould include psychosocial,social and economic components. Migori County, Kenya is a good example. Diverse, multi-sectoral partnerships at all levels ensure a comprehensive and coordinatedresponse. Thiswillhelpreachoutto areaswhere services havenot beenprovided. The conference recommended that screening and treatment of fistula should be integrated into the primary health care programs. Fistula treatmentshould not be done through holding of fistula repair camps only. Asthe fistula camps are held the governmentshould supportthese activities by providing payment ofthe providers on regularsalary atthe facilities where the camps are held. There is need for a needs assessment to establish gaps that advocacy interventions should focus on. Communities shouldbe sensitisedto change their attitude andreintegrate the fistula survivorsintothe community. Health information systems for fistula prevention and management needs to be improved. The tool that has been developed by division offamily health for data collection should be standardised so asto capture data from all partners working on prevention and management of fistula. This should be developed to enable partners learn best practices that can be used for fistula prevention and management. There is need for a holistic approach to train more workers at all levels of care. Obstetric fistula prevention and management strategies should be integrated into both Public health and MBCHB
Entrepreneurship Conference on Student Training for Entrepreneurial Promotion(STEP), Leuphana University, Germany
(2017-09) Nawiri, Mildred
European University Network (ESU) conferences focus on core issues in entrepreneurship research, such as formulating interesting research questions, methodologies, the writing process, and publishing in academic journals. There is also time for networking and social interaction.
Workshop for Policy Makers and ST& I Practitioners Organized by (KNATCOM)
(2017-12) Nawiri, Mildred
The purpose of the project was to conduct a capacity building workshop targeting stakeholders in the Science Technology and Innovation (STI) sector to address its challenges and recommend appropriate government action. Organizers: KENYA NATIONAL COMMISSION FOR UNESCO Target audience: Women in Science Venue: Walton Inn, Embu Duration: 6th - 8th December 2017
Pagel Workshop, Zanzibar, Tanzania
(Kenyatta University, 2018) Karia, Mathew Kinyua
DAAD sponsored PAGEL, at Marumaru Hotel- Zanzibar, Tanzania from 5th -7th Nov, 2018. The purpose of the workshop was to bring together staff and students in the field of Communication Disability and Special Needs from four universities. These are; Kenyatta University, Kenya; University of Liebniz-Hannover, Germany; Muhimbili University of Applied Sciences, Tanzania and Kyambogo University, Uganda. PAGEL Project involves multilateral cooperation between these 4 universities. This was the last of a series of workshop. It was the closing meeting for the project.
The 23rd Session of the Conference of States Parties and 4th Review Conference
(2018) Muturi, Margaret
The 23rd Session of the Conference of States Parties and 4th Review Conference took place 19th to 30th November 2018, in The Hague, Netherlands. It was organized by The Organization for the prohibition of chemical weapons (OPCW). The conference was a forum for review of the chemical weapon convention operation. The conference was attended by representatives of the state parties to the convention, Academia, civil society, industry and non-governmental organizations.
Collaborative Curriculum Development Write-Shop
(2018) Otieno, George Ochieng
CLEAR-AA and Twende Mbele organized a consultative session to work towards producing harmonised competencies and curriculum in M&E on the African continent. To address the challenge of coherence and coordination in evaluation education on the African continent, a Collaborative Curriculum Development Project was initiated by CLEAR-Anglophone Africa, together with Twende Mbele in 2017. The First Phase involved institutions of higher learning from Kenya, South Africa, Nigeria, Uganda, Ghana and Ethiopia who came together in Accra, Ghana, to discuss harmonising the frameworks and approaches to M&E training (particularly in academic institutions) across the continent. Three Task Teams emerged from this engagement, who have been drafting the first set of documents for consultation with a broader group of stakeholders. CLEAR-AA is also building an executive short course on “building national evaluation systems”, that will be taught using a collaborative, case study approach. We are trying to build a cycle of learning between our curriculum development, and our work in the region around strengthening national evaluation systems. Part of the write-shop will include a review of content of the course for feedback that will both strengthen our conceptualisation of national evaluation systems, and make our curricularisation of the course more effective in advance for delivering in 2019
The 62nd Comparative International Education Conference Society 2018
(2018) Otieno, Mary
The CIES Annual Conference is an academic conference attended by researchers, students, practitioners and policy makers interested in comparative and international education. Each CIES conference has a theme that is intended to serve as a broad umbrella under which a wide range of work can be presented, while still yielding the consolidation and advancement of knowledge. The Society’s target audience and members include over 3,000 academics, students, practitioners, and policymakers from around the world. The conference was held in Mexico City, March 25th-29th 2018, organized by a board of 18 members representing different interest groups.
Sustainable Agricultural and Natural Resource Management Under Changing Climate in Sub-Saharan Africa (SANCCSSA-MALAWI)
(2018) Njeru, Ezekiel Mugendi
The 2018 LUANAR- CABMACC international research dissemination conference was organized by LUANAR University, Malawi and Norwegian Government. The conference targeted researchers/academicians interested in sustainable agriculture and climate change to promote dissemination of results. The venue was BICC, Lilongwe Malawi from 16th to 18th October, 2018
1st Pan-African Society of Agricultural Engineers Conference
(2018-03) Langat, Nickson K.
The 1st Pan African Society of Agricultural Engineers (PASAE) Conference was held from 25th to 28th March 2018, at the Southern Sun Mayfair Hotel Nairobi, Kenya. www.afroagengnairobi2017.org. The conference was hosted by the Kenya Society of Environmental, Biological and Agricultural Engineers (KeSEBAE). The conference theme was Engineering and Technology for Agriculture Transformation in Africa. The objective of the conference was to provide a forum for the private, public and academic to meet and explore business opportunities through networking and exchange of experience and knowledge.
Afrasian Interactions: Current Dynamics, Future Perspectives
(2018-06) MAKOKHA, JUSTUS KIZITO SIBOE
This conference was organized under the aegis of AFRASO, an interdisciplinary and transregional research project which comprises scholars from various disciplines at Goethe University in Frankfurt a.M. AFRASO is the acronym of AFRICA’s ASIAN OPTIONS. AFRASO started on 1st February 2013. With the support of the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) the two area studies centres: ZIAF (Center for Interdisciplinary African Studies) and IZO (Interdisciplinary Centre for East Asian Studies), both based at the Goethe University in Frankfurt am Main, have organized a six-year research programme. The symposium above was part of this intinerary. It was the final conference that brought the project above to conclusion. It was co-hosted with the CoHaB IDC (The Diasporic Construction of Home and Belonging Centre of the University of Mumbai, India. The conference was hosted at the Kalinas Campus, University of Mumbai, India 26th – 27th June, 2018. A third co-organiser of the conference was the Gandhian Studies Centre at the Dr. BMN College of Home Science, Mumbai. The conference brought together a team of experts from Africa, Asia and Europe whose research work over the years demonstrates national and international scope focusing on the complexity of African-Asian interactions. Their work seen as a corpus generates new knowledge on contents, forms, and implications of interactions between African and Asian protagonists on both continents and contributes to an innovative reconceptualization of Area Studies through its transregional focus on „Afrasian spaces“. The conference was a cogent platform for me to: share my recent interests in psychocriticism as an approach to decoding aesthetic value of historiographical narratives of the Indian diaspora in East Africa. It provided me with a platform to share with a phalanx of researchers working in the same fields of Diaspora Studies and Memory Studies where my current research interests are located. My paper has been selected, among others, for publication as a journal article in a special issue of Matatu: Journal for African Culture and Society. The distinguished academic journal is published by the equally distinguished publisher, Brill, based in The Netherlands since 1683. www.brill.com. The papers from the conference have been peerreviewed through a double-blind peer review process. They are being prepared for publication in summer, 2019. This journal article publication is part of my career growth and professional maturation as a scholar of Humanities, and Literary studies.

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