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African-led Consortium to use Big Data for greater health and wellbeing

The African Population and Health Research Center (APHRC) has been selected by Wellcome to lead the largest-ever population-based research initiative in Africa. Provisionally named the

Tribute to Dr. Pauline Bakibinga

By Dr. Catherine Kyobutungi, the Executive Director of the African Population & Health Research Center. Friends, colleagues and family of Pauline. On behalf of the

APHRC mourns the loss of Dr. Pauline Bakibinga

The APHRC family is saddened by the sudden death of one of our own, Dr. Pauline Bakibinga. An Associate Research Scientist at the African Population

When correlation does not imply causation: How is research perceived in the community? 

It’s a Tuesday morning, and we are on our way to Kibera for a Community Health Volunteer (CHV) refresher training. My colleague and I are

Equity and not Equality: Licensing Day Care Centers in Nairobi’s Informal Settlements

Most entrepreneurs desire to meet the industry’s legal requirements to run their businesses. Permits legitimize their business and reduce questioning with regulatory bodies. A daycare

Annual Report 2021 – The cogs that turn the APHRC machine

Our annual report is a special anniversary edition this year. As we commemorate the 20th anniversary of the founding of the Center, it covers our

Leveraging on youth action to promote sustainable waste management practices in Kisumu

Like many other urban cities, Kisumu is grappling with increasing waste generation, overflowing dumpsites, and pollution from uncontrolled discarding of waste. Globally, the ripple effect

The changing face of Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG)

In its continued effort to eliminate all forms of violence against women and girls, the Spotlight Initiative conducted a workshop from April 25th to 29th

APHRC signs MoU with NMS to advance the quality of life for Nairobi residents

The African Population and Health Research Center (APHRC) has signed an MoU with the Nairobi Metropolitan Services on population and health research to advance the

Early Childhood Development (ECD) sector financing, investment, and budgeting: Where do stakeholders go wrong?

Education stakeholders should address the Early Childhood Development (ECD) sector financing gaps to set an excellent foundation for children. Although they have continuously made commitments

APHRC achieves Platinum Tier certification of the Good Financial Grant Practice

The African Population and Health Research Center (APHRC) has received the highest certification for having solid grant management practices. Following a review of its human