NATION: Dr. Ronoh, the don combating HIV with 'Beshte', a Sheng speaking AI chatbot -March 2024

On Wednesday the 13th of March 2024, The Nation ran a feature news piece on 2018 Mawazo Fellow, Dr. Marilyn Ronoh and her brainchild Beshte, the HIV & AIDS chatbot.

The feature highlighted the need behind the innovation by Dr.Marilyn and her team at the University of Embu, while also outlining the various ways in which Beshte can contribute to increasing HIV & AIDS testing among the youth in Kenya.

In this feature readers were also able to learn how Beshte works in the Kenyan landscape in regards to language and useability.

KTN News: Africa Speaks. International Women’s Day: Recognizing Women Researchers - March 2024

On Thursday the 7th of March 2024, KTN News hosted a panel interview featuring; 2023 Mawazo Fellow Dorcas Mwigereri and 2021 Mawazo Fellow Margaret Muriuki, as part of the discussions centered on International Women’s Day 2024.

The panel discussion centered on the theme of “Count her in: Invest in women. Accelerate progress.” while recognising women researchers and the role that professional career women have in the development and innovation space in Kenya.

NATION: Africa needs to re-energise investment in women start-ups - March 2024

On Tuesday the 5th of March 2024, The Nation ran an opinion piece by Mawazo Communications Lead, Carolyne Tunnen.

As a run-up to the International Women’s Day, 2024, the piece centers the IWD theme of the year “Count her in: Invest in women. Accelerate progress.” The Op-ed highlighted the gaps in representation of African women in various sectors and the numerous ways that women are left behind in provision of opportunities in the African continent.

THE CITIZEN: Tanzania needs to increase support for autistic learners in schools - March 2024

On Friday the 1st of March 2024, The Citizen Tanzania ran an opinion piece by, 2023 Mawazo Fellow, Miriam Loivotoki, on the need for the country to increase institutional and systemic academic support for learners on the spectrum.

Miriam Loivotoki, an education expert, accentuated the problems facing autistic learners in Tanzania such as the cost of private institutions suited to special needs learning and the lack of sufficient testing for learning disorders.

NewsPaper Africa: Oral health affects overall health, it should not take a back seat - January 2024

Dr. Peace Uwambaye, 2021 Mawazo Fellow and Senior Lecturer at University of Rwanda’s College of Medicine and Health Sciences, School of Dentistry, published an OpEd in Newspaper.Africa, a Rwandan online newspaper. Dr. Peace’s article, “Oral Health affects overall health, and should not take a backseat,” calls attention to Africa’s worrying state of oral healthcare and stresses the importance of research as a means to plan and conduct methods of intervention."

NewsPaper Africa: Why Govts must chart course on tackling emerging disease threats - January 2024

Dr. Thérèse Umuhoza, 2021 Mawazo Fellow and current Associate Director at Global Public Health and Development, Africa at Holden Fitzgerald published an OpEd in the Rwandan online newspaper Newspaper.Africa on “Why Governments must chart [a] course on tackling emerging disease threats”. The article centers Dr. Thérèse’s expertise as an epidemiologist as she forecasts African governments response to future epidemics.

TV 47: Food Security in Kenya - October 2023

Judy Ngina, 2021 Mawazo Fellow, appeared on a panel discussion on food security in Kenya hosted on the Morning Café by TV47. Discussions highlighted the dire situation on food security in the country especially in the ASAL regions with panelists giving possible solutions to the issues facing food production with Judy highlighting the impacts of agriculture on climate change and possible solutions to mitigate negative climate change i.e carbon emission.

Standard Media: What students need to complete grueling PhD journey in Kenya - October 2023

The Standard ran an opinion piece by 2021 Mawazo Fellow, Kavengi Kitonga. Kavengi highlighted the various challenges and external pressures faced by a PhD student and the various coping mechanisms she found that assisted her throughout her journey. The uplifting and encouraging article is a must read for the struggling PhD student and offers insight on how to approach one’s PhD journey in a holistic and self-fulfilling manner.

Standard Media: Reality of competency-based curriculum and place of child's needs - August 2023

The Standard ran a collaborative opinion piece by 2021 Mawazo Fellow, Dr. Janet Surum and Communications Officer Naliaka Odera. The piece highlighted Dr. Janet’s work and her findings on the academic resilience of students in Turkana County, considering all challenges they face and the factors that motivate the students to excel in school despite the inequities they may face especially with the newly introduced Competence Based Curriculum.

Nation Media: Experts - How to bridge the digital Gender Gap - May 2023

On May 25th 2023, Africa Day, the Mawazo Institute hosted a night of collective thinking, the latest of our Nairobi Ideas Night titled: "What does African freedom look like?" At the event, several solutions were explored in answer to Kenya's various development issues, including increased incorporation of technology. The Nation Media, in attendance of the event, cites several of the participants including Mawazo DOP Dr. Caroline Mose in addressing bridging the digital Gender Gap. 

Capital FM News: UK launches new Women and Girls strategy on International Women's Day- March 2023

The Mawazo Institute partnered with the British High Commission to host an event centered on women in science for International Women's Day and Capital News covered the event. This year's theme was: 'DigitALL: Innovation and Technology for Gender Equality', and Mawazo spotlighted the work of some of our Alumni in this field. CEO Dr. Fiona Moejes was also the moderator of a fireside chat that included Safaricom CEO Peter Ndegwa, Standard Chartered CEO Kariuki Ngari, EABL CEO Jane Karuku, and British Chamber of Commerce Chairperson Sonal Tejpar.

Standard Media: Seal the 'leaky pipe' to increase number of women researchers - March 2023

The Standard published an OpEd by the Mawazo Institute's Communications Lead Carolyne Tunnen addressing academia's 'leaky pipeline', where women's participation rate decreases rapidly the further up the education ladder we go. After outlining how African feminist movement building is an important solution, Tunnen centers the Mawazo Institute as an organization focused on sealing the leaks. 

Daily Nation: How Dr Mutono Nyamai is reshaping the future of public health using data - March 2023 

The Daily Nation profiled 2021 Mawazo Alumna Dr. Mutono Nyamai on how her work as a data scientist is reshaping the future of the public health sector. Within the interview Dr. Mutono credited the Mawazo Institute as encouraging her to incorporate a gender lens in her work, while allowing her to network with other women researchers in various fields.

TV47: Curbing Gender Based Violence - December 2022 

On Saturday December 10th, Kenyan media channel TV47 featured an interview with Mawazo Institute Alumna Judy Ngina during their 9 O'clock news segment. December 10th marked the International Human Rights Day as well as the end of the16 days global campaign to end violence against women and girls. Judy spoke as an experienced Refugee Protection Officer at Dadaab Camp, where she worked for four years. She challenged governmental and non governmental agencies to take meaningful actions to meet Kenya's goal of ending GBV by 2026, stating that "we need more than mere words."

Daily Nation: Inequality, Women in research jumping higher hurdles - November 2022

The Daily Nation profiled three Mawazo Alumni: Yvonne Githiora, Evaline Sang', and Dr. Thérèse Umuhoza. The researchers outlined their own personal experiences as women in academia, emphasizing the constraints that appeared in their PhD journies due to their gender.  The article grounds Unesco's alarming statistics, that women take 41% longer to complete their PhD's than their male counterparts, with the stories of Mawazo Alumni. CEO Dr. Fiona Moejes then explains how the Mawazo Institute offers meaningful support to our Fellows. 

The Star: Women researchers call for more support to advance careers - November 2022

The Star newspaper sat down with our newly graduated Mawazo Alumna Evaline Sang' and our CEO Dr. Fiona Moejes to discuss the needs of African women researchers and how Mawazo is addressing them. The article highlights the gender disparity in academia as well as celebrates the strides that Mawazo has made to address them and bring them together for Mawazo's inaugural Mawazo Connects event. 

Tête-à-tête: Conversations about science engagement around the world - October 2022

The Falling Walls Engage Hub Canada presents a new virtual series where you will hear directly from leading “science engagers” from every corner of the planet. The first Tête-à-tête exchange featured Kari Mugo, Hub Manager of Falling Walls Engage Hub Kenya and Public Engagement Lead at Mawazo Institute and Silvia Mwendia, Public Engagement and Policy Programme Associate at Mawazo who shared what it means to be a science engagement practitioner in East Africa today. Brett Hooton, Manager of Falling Walls Engage Hub Canada (https://www.mcgill.ca/research/about/engage-hub-canada), moderated the discussion.

International Year of Science Engagement: Celebrating Women’s Herstory Month - Women and Girls in Science Engagement - March 2022

Our Public Engagement Lead, Kari Mugo was a speaker at the first International Year of Science Engagement (IYSE) Virtual Café, in celebration of the Women’s Herstory Month! 

She was speaking alongside other two Science Engagement practitioners about their work on gender equality, supporting women and girls in various fields of science, and more.

On Think Tanks: Women Leading in the Global South - March 2022

For International Women's Day 2022, Dr. Fiona Moejes had a talk with On Think Tanks (OTT) about women in think tank leadership roles with Andrea Ordoñez, Director at Southern Voice, and Shannon Sutton, OTT Consultant.

Niera, IDinsight: Women Leading - What Will it Take to Bridge the Gender Gap in Leadership - March 2022

Our Acting CEO, Dr. Fiona Moejes was part of a panel discussion speaking on the ‘Women In Leadership’ webinar hosted by IDinsinght and NIERA. The webinar brought together leaders across different industries, development practitioners, researchers, policy makers and media practitioners across East Africa and beyond.

Standard Media: Mawazo Institute Calls for More Representation of Women in Science Research - March 2022

As the world marks International Women's day, empirical evidence shows that, globally, women remain underrepresented in research and as a scientific field. According to the latest UNESCO Institute of Statistics database, only 31 percent of women within Sub-Saharan Africa are scientists. As a result, women remain locked out of policy and decision-making processes on paramount developmental issues affecting the continent and their lives

African Portal: Survey Findings - Two Years into COVID-19 Pandemic, How is Africa’s Higher Education sector Fairing? - February 2022

Even prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, Africa's higher education landscape was stymied by multiple challenges. Underinvestment, poor leadership and low quality of education have had reverberating effects on the region’s ability to investigate and address issues affecting development. The analysis here demonstrates some of the challenges and opportunities facing African higher education during the COVID-19 pandemic period

Kenya Power Should Rethink Strategy On Electric Vehicles: The Standard - February 2022

Last month, Kenya Power and Lighting Company (KPLC) announced plans to roll out a national network of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations, with the goal of unleashing new revenue streams and diversifying their business. In this article, Dr. Rose Mutiso highlights that Kenya is particularly well-positioned to lead Africa on EVs (electric vehicles). However, their proposal to focus their efforts around aggressive charging infrastructure is hasty and flawed.

Kenya’s Best and Worst Communicators 2021: Daily Nation - January 2022

Dr. Rose Mutiso was named Kenya's best research communicator in 2021 by Daily Nation. Her feature shows her ability to package and mainstream her technical knowledge into content for audiences lacking her expertise.

NGenTV Africa: ‘Oceans’ Episode - November 2021

Featuring our CEO, Dr. Fiona W. Moejes, a Marine Biologist, in the N*Gen kids science show where she explores creatures found in the ocean and how the ocean pays a big role in regulating our climate and the temperature of the earth.

Falling Walls Science Summit Roundtable: Shaping the Future of Science Engagement - November 2021

Featuring Kari Mugo, Mawazo’s Digital Media and Public Engagement Consultant, in this Round Table discussion, Science Engagement practitioners, science institutions, civil society organizations, policymakers and funding institutions discuss the future of the Science Engagement field. (The Public Engagement Roundtable begins at 6 hr 08 min)

Women in Science, Research in Africa, and Innovation in Community-Led Marine Conversation with Dr. Fiona Moejes - June 2021

Meet the Weezard #11, Dr. Fiona Moejes, Director of Programmes at The Mawazo Institute, as she speaks on her journey and experience in developing and implementing multi- and transdisciplinary projects focused on marine biotechnology, sustainable aquaculture, and seafood traceability.

Path to Research and Thought Leadership for Early Career African Scientists - March 2021

The speaker at the 9th RSIF Guest Webinar is Dr. Rose M. Mutiso, CEO and co-founder of the Mawazo Institute, which supports the next generation of female scholars and thought leaders in East Africa, and promotes public engagement with research.

Dr. Rose Mutiso Among Eight Kenyans Named in the 2021 Apolitical 100 Most Influential - April 2021

Dr. Rose Mutiso was recognized as the co-founder and CEO of the Mawazo Institute which supports female scholars and thought leaders in East Africa all while promoting public engagement with research.

EdTech Monday Kenya: Enabling Young Women’s Leadership - March 2021

Featuring insights from Mawazo's Director of Programmes, Dr. Fiona Moejes, this episode of Mastercard Foundation’s, EdTech Monday, Kenya edition which explores the role of Edtech in laying the foundation for women's leadership.

Press Release: Announcing the Mawazo Learning Exchange Programme (MLEx) - October 2020

We are excited to announce our new online learning community for African researchers; the Mawazo Learning Exchange (MLEx). MLEx is an e-learning platform for African researchers, designed to address some of the challenges faced by female scholars. MLEx also offers a library of resources and opportunities tailored to the African context, and is freely available to scholars everywhere.

Reflections on the Impact of COVID-19 on Africa’s Higher Education and Research Sector - October 2020

Mawazo’s recent survey on the pandemic’s impact in African research and higher education is featured as part of ACCORD’s “COVID-19 Conflict & Resilience Monitor” special edition on Higher Education in Africa.

TED Talk: The Global Launch Program - October 2020

Billions of people lack enough energy to build a better life — and those billions of people are falling further and further behind the rest of the world, says Dr. Rose Mutiso in her latest TED Talk. The Mawazo CEO and Co-Founder was one of the speakers featured in the third session of the TED Countdown; a global initiative to accelerate solutions to the climate crisis. Read more about the other speakers here.

Into Africa Podcast: A Zombie-Free Recovery of Africa's Energy Sector - October 2020

In this episode of the Into Africa Podcast, Mawazo CEO, Rose Mutiso, Todd Moss (Energy for Growth Hub), and Kate Steel (Nithio) join host Judd Devermont to discuss the future of Africa's energy sector, South Africa's struggling diplomacy in Zimbabwe, and key challenges facing African think tanks.

Scientific American: Why Hasn’t Africa Gone Digital? - August 2020

Mawazo CEO, Dr. Rose Mutiso, and the Global Director of Business Operations at Liquid Telecom, Katie Hill, explore the interrelation between access to reliable, affordable electricity, and the growth of the digital ecosystem in Sub-Saharan Africa.

Mawazo’s Institutional Response to the Covid-19 Crisis - July 2020

Read our statement on Mawazo’s institutional response to the COVID-19 crisis. Our responses are three-fold and have focused on: (i) our obligations to our staff, (ii) our commitment to our beneficiaries, and (iii) our engagement within the regional higher education ecosystem.

Mawazo Statement on Systemic Violence - June 2020

In response to the unjust killing of George Floyd and the global movement against racism and police brutality, the Mawazo Institute has released a statement on systemic violence. As allies in envisioning a world in which every individual is given the opportunity to live up to their fullest potential, we hope that the current moment will create the change necessary for marginalized groups to excel both in our sector and in society at large.

Africa Portal: Surveying the Impact of COVID-19 on Africa's Higher Education and Research Sector - June 2020

As part of Africa Portal’s “COVID-19 and Innovation in Africa” series, this article shares the results of Mawazo’s recent survey on the pandemic’s impact in African research and higher education, shows how these effects relate to existing vulnerabilities in the sector, and explore solutions that may provide long term resilience to future shocks.

Africa Portal: Return and (Re)Integration in Fragile Contexts: The Experiences of Somali Returnees - May 2020

In this policy briefing Jacqueline Owigo, 2018 Mawazo PhD Scholar, illustrates the effects of climate change on the condition of return and reintegration of Somali refugees. She also offers recommendations based on the results of a pilot study conducted in Kismayo, Somalia.

The Conversation: Integrating Urban and Rural Safety Nets in Africa During the Pandemic - May 2020

In this article Rachel Strohm, Mawazo Co-Founder and Board Chair, and her co-author Astrid R.N. Haas, Policy Director at the International Growth Centre, explore new ways to integrate urban and rural safety nets during the COVID-19 pandemic.

African Arguments: Africa’s Corona Response Rests on Two Things: Markets and Money Transfers - April 2020

Mawazo Co-Founder and Board Chair, Rachel Strohm, discusses how public markets and cash transfer programs can cushion the economic blow of the pandemic, and make it easier for people to stay safe.

Africa Portal: The Future of Africa’s Power Sector - April 2020

In this interview, the Mawazo CEO, Dr. Rose M. Mutiso, who is also an energy sector expert discusses prospects for the future of Africa’s power sector as the continent seeks to bridge both its energy access and development gaps. When not at Mawazo, Dr. Mutiso is the research director at Energy for Growth Hub, where she works alongside global experts, finding solutions for energy deficits in developing countries.

Ikigai: The Power of Standing Out With Mawazo Institute - March 2020

In this article Ikigai, a co-working office space in Nairobi that promotes wellness by creating workspaces that blend into the natural environment, featured Mawazo Institute’s work as part of International Women’s Day celebrations.

Falling Walls Engage Hub Kenya: The Case for Science Engagement - March 2020

Watch highlights from our third Nairobi Ideas Exchange, organised as part of Kenya’s first ever Falling Walls Engage Hub. During the Exchange, led by Mawazo Public Engagement lead, Kari Mugo, we discussed the value of bringing science to the public and policy makers with experts from Argentina, Ghana, Portugal, Germany, Kenya and Greece.

Women and Science in Africa: A Silent Revolution (highlights) - March 2020

Watch the highlights from Mawazo’s screening of ‘Women & Science in Africa: A Silent Revolution’, featuring opening words from the Managing Director of L'Oreal East Africa, Serge Sacre, and a panel consisting of Dr. Evelyn Gitau, Gladys Mosomtai and Dr. Jemimah Njuki. The three leading Kenyan women scientists discussed challenges and opportunities facing African women in science.

Business daily Africa: Let’s Make Room for More Girls and Women in Science - February 2020

In this op-ed, Mawazo CEO Dr. Rose M. Mutiso discusses how African women continue to be marginalised in the conversations about the continent’s development that most impact them. She also suggests some ways our societies can move forward on gender inclusion in STEM, academia, and beyond.

Physics World: Empowering New Scientific Voices - December 2019

The Mawazo Institute CEO and Dr. Jessamyn Fairfield, physics lecturer at the National University of Ireland Galway and director of Bright Club Ireland, discuss the power public engagement has to make science more accessible, diverse, and collaborative.

2019 Africa Science Week-Kenya: Compilation Video

Africa Science Week is an initiative of the Next Einstein Forum that takes place in 35 countries across the continent. The 2019 Kenya edition of the event, Africa Science Week-Kenya took place from November 4th to 8th 2019 and was sponsored by the Next Einstein Forum, the Mawazo Institute, and Johnson & Johnson Innovation.

2019 Africa Science Week: Nairobi Ideas Night: Working on it Edition - November 2019

In its fourth edition, Nairobi Ideas Night invited experts who are creating solutions to local developmental challenges i.e. ‘working on it’ to take the stage and share their work. Hosted as part of the Next Einstein Forum’s 2019 Africa Science Week - Kenya, our speakers were drawn from the fields of storytelling, technology, maths, conservation, and digital media.

Le Monde Afrique: Rose Mutiso, the Kenyan Who Opens the Doors of Physics to the General Public - November 2019

In this article, Le Monde Afrique explores Mawazo Institute CEO Dr. Rose M. Mutiso’s passion for making science accessible, impactful, and relevant to Africa’s development through her work at the Mawazo Institute and the Energy for Growth Hub.

How to Bring Affordable, Sustainable Electricity to Africa

Energy poverty, or the lack of access to electricity and other basic energy services, affects nearly two-thirds of Sub-Saharan Africa. As the region's population continues to increase, so will the need to build a new energy system to grow with it, says Dr. Rose M. Mutiso. In a bold talk, the Mawazo CEO and Co-Founder discusses how a balanced mix of solutions like solar, wind farms, geothermal power and modern grids could create a high-energy future for Africa -- providing reliable electricity, creating jobs and raising incomes. You can also find the audio-only version at TED Talks Daily feed on Apple Podcasts here.

Meet the 2018 Mawazo Scholars

In 2018, Mawazo recruited its first cohort of female PhD Scholars. Our final 10 scientists represent six leading Kenyan universities and 10 distinctive fields of research, ranging from Applied Mathematics, to Design and Creative Media, to Environmental Science, to Virology. For the first time, meet the scholars and hear about their fellowship experience.

Business Daily Africa: #Balance for Better: Science Is My Little Thing - March 2019

Each year on March 8, the world celebrates International Women’s Day. This year Mawazo Scholar- Elizabeth Benson was featured in an article on the Business Daily Africa Newspaper. She discusses navigating gender hurdles in STEM fields and how Mawazo support enabled her research work.

El Periodico: Talents Round Trip: The Mobility of African Scientists Can be Translated into Development- February 2019

This article features interviews with African scientists including our Co-Founder and CEO- Dr. Rose M. Mutiso on brain drain and the mobility of African women scientists. This is part of a project on African  women scientists funded by the European Journalism Centre.

Conversation Africa: Want to be a Woman in Science? Here’s Advice From Those Who’ve Gone Before - February 2019

Three of our Mawazo Scholars- Judith Koskey, Marilyn Ronoh, and Melisa Allela shared their advice for aspiring women scientists on the Conversation Africa.

Read the rest of our Scholar blogs here.

Bright Club Dublin: Reclaiming the Meaning of Women Who Think - January 2019

Our CEO and co-founder Dr. Rose M. Mutiso uses stand-up comedy to talk about her personal scientific journey and the work of the Mawazo Institute, which encourages and empowers women to think and solve social problems.

Stories Behind the Science: Personal Stories of Six Kenyan Scientists - December 2018

Watch as women scientists from the Faces of Kenyan Science campaign share their science journeys as part of of 2018 Africa Science Week - Kenya.

Brandplus TV Kenya: Africa Science Week Kenya Campaign Launch - December 2018

Mawazo Institute was the lead organizer for the 2018 edition of Africa Science Week - Kenya (ASW-K), alongside partners the Next Einstein Forum, J&J Innovation, the Fondation L’Oréal, and others. ASW-K kicked off with a launch event held on December 3rd, 2018. The event introduced scientists from the nationwide 'Faces of Kenyan Science’ campaign, previewed ASW-Kenya events, and featured showcases by young innovators including the Young Scientists Kenya and Little Einsteins. Key note speakers for the event were Dr. Rose M. Mutiso (CEO, Mawazo Institute), Ms. Nathalie Munyampenda (Managing Director, Next Einstein Forum), Ms. Alexandra Palt (Executive Vice President, Fondation L’Oréal) and Dr. Moses Rugutt (Director General, National Commission for Science, Technology and Innovation). Invited guests were a mix of practicing scientists, media, students and science lovers of all ages. Learn more about the 2018 ASW-K activities and outcomes online here.

World Economic Forum: Is Sub-Saharan Africa Ready for the Electric Vehicle Revolution? - July 2018

"Africa is urbanizing faster than any other continent, at a rate of 4% every year, compared to the global average of 2%. Its rapidly growing urban population continues to strain existing infrastructure - transport and energy, in particular."

Science Magazine: Africa Cultivates Innovation to Boost Global Reach - April 2018.

"Wasting no time to begin to fulfill her longtime ambition to improve the lives of Africans, Mutiso cofounded and now heads the Mawazo Institute, a Nairobi-based nonprofit research institute that supports African female Ph.D. candidates whose research is focused on reversing The continent’s development challenges."

The Guardian: Africa's Unsung Scientists Finally Get Their Own Journal to Spread Research -  April 2018

"A new journal to showcase Africa’s often-overlooked scientific research has been launched to give the continent’s scientists better global recognition.

Scientific African will be the first “mega-journal” in Africa. It was unveiled in Kigali last week at Africa’s biggest science conference, the Next Einstein Forum (NEF) conference, and the first issue is scheduled to be published at the end of the summer."

Voice Of America: Overcoming Barriers, African Scientists Creating Award-winning Innovations - April 2018

"Dr. Rose Mutiso, a clean energy technologist, is the Next Forum Ambassador for her native Kenya. She says the forum is a wonderful way for African scientists to connect with each other and to the world.

Listen to the Audio interview below: 

African Utility Week: Research Interview - March 2018

"Exclusive interview with Dr Rose Mutiso, cofounder and CEO of the Mawazo Institute and member of the Advisory Board for African Utility Week taking place in Cape Town in May."

BBC NEWS (KiSwahili) - March 2018

BBC News interviews Mawazo Institute cofounder, Dr. Rose Mutiso, during the Next Einstein Forum held in Kigali, Rwanda on the challenges facing African scientists. (Interview begins 1:22-2:00)

BBC NEWS (World Service) - March 2018

BBC World News interviews Mawazo Institute cofounder, Dr. Rose Mutiso, on launch of new peer-reviewed African science journal—and her move from the U.S. to Kenya. (Interview begins 18:38-22:58)

Thayer Connect: Alumni Portrait: Rose Mutiso '08 Th'08 - FEBRUARY 2018

"Growing up in Kenya, Rose Mutiso ’08 Th’08 always knew she wanted to be a professor. Now, she’s going one step further – by helping other African women achieve that dream as well." 

Of Africa Magazine: The Kenyan Scientist Who is Opening Doors for Women in STEM - December 2017

"In regards to the state of women in STEM, we need more data so we can figure out where the gaps are. Is it in high school where girls maybe get messages that science is boring or cool for boys? Or is it after that, in university, in family constraints or in the job market where there is a lot of discrimination against women? I think there are challenges across the whole pipeline but broad data would help us to understand where."

Ufahamu Africa Podcast: Conversation with Rose Mutiso and Rachel Strohm - October 2017