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Introducing the 2018 PhD Scholars!

We’re thrilled to introduce our first cohort of Mawazo PhD Scholars! We received 170 applications for the 10 spots in this programme, demonstrating the high levels of demand for research funding and training amongst Kenyan PhD students. After a difficult selection process, we chose ten exceptionally talented women. Keep an eye out for profiles of each Scholar and their work over the coming weeks!

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Front row (left to right):

  • Marilyn Ronoh, Mathematics, University of Nairobi

  • Elizabeth Benson, Computer Science, Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology

  • Teresiah Njihia, Agriculture, Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology

  • Jacqueline Owigo, Political Science, United States International University

  • Judith Koskey, Environmental Studies, Egerton University

Back row (left to right):

  • Winnie Nyamboki, Economics, University of Nairobi

  • Edinah Song’oro, Biology, Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology

  • Peris Ambala, Medicine, Kenyatta University

  • Susan Gichuna, Environmental Studies, University of Nairobi

  • Melisa Achoko Allela, Visual Arts, Technical University of Kenya

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