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My name is Moris Mutuma, a Computer Science graduate from Maasai Mara University with a strong passion for Artificial Intelligence. I am particularly interested in how AI can be applied in population and disease analysis to improve health outcomes and support evidence-based decision-making, and also in the application in Data Governance. I am excited to be part of this community, to learn, share ideas, and collaborate with others who are passionate about research and innovation.

Hello everyone. My name is Everlyne Okado. I have a background in Biostatistics and currently work as a data manager in clinical research. I am interested in data governance and anything data-related. I plan to venture into public policy in the near future. I'm excited to be part of this community and to learn from all of you.

Good Morning All! I go by the name Micah Chebus, a bachelors degree holder of Economics and Statistics with strong passion of data analysis and report writing. I'm a Research & Development Associate with an global research firm. I'm interested in data governance as it goes in line with what i do in my organization.Thanks

I am Samuel Kagaba, based in Kampala, Uganda. Samuel Kagaba is a monitoring and evaluation specialist with over 5 years of experience in developing theories of change, logframes, and performance indicators; conducting evaluations; designing surveys; and collecting data, data analysis and visualization with tools like PowerBI,Tableau, R, and ArcGIS, among other tasks.
Let's connect on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/samuel-kagaba-8b7368139/

Hello everyone,<div>
</div><div>I’m Benjamin N. Risie, an environmental scientist from Kenya with a keen interest in conservation, data management, and sustainable community development. My background includes environmental compliance, geospatial analysis, and community-based conservation projects.</div><div>
</div><div>I’m excited to join this Community of Practice to learn, share ideas, and collaborate with colleagues who are equally passionate about research, ethics, and evidence-informed policy. I look forward to exchanging knowledge and exploring opportunities for collective growth.</div><div>
</div><div>Warm regards,</div><div>Benjamin</div>

Hi All,

My name is Esther Gitonga.

I am a Privacy Consultant and Certified Data Protection Officer with experience supporting organizations to strengthen their compliance with data protection regulations and privacy best practices. My work focuses on building practical frameworks for responsible data governance, safeguarding sensitive information, and promoting ethical use of data by implementation of privacy programs. I am passionate about advancing data protection in Africa to ensure that evidence-based initiatives respect individual rights while driving positive impact.

Happy to be part of this CoP

Hello, my name is Lydia Vera. I work in <strong data-start="98" data-end="127">Monitoring and Evaluation at <strong data-start="131" data-end="174">Victoria Friendly Montessori in Rusinga, supporting programs in education, health, and community development. I’m passionate about using data to drive impact and creating sustainable change.

My name is Abadi Hailay, a Health Promotion and Education in Public Health from Adigrat University.

Hi all, Am Rebecca Ofwete from Kenya, a sociologist by profession

Hello, my name is Kilonzo Mutie, a researcher at Uamuzi Foundation. I find this course greatly insightful, and it has broadened my knowledge of data quality management.

I am greatful to the APHRC for the great work they are doing.

Hi everyone

My name is Johaness Odhiambo, a Bachelor of Science in Information Systems student at Maseno University, Kenya. My curiosity about how we feed, store, share, and protect the data in these information systems is what has pushed me to be part of this community.

My desire to learn from the professionals we have here is immeasurable. Once again, I'm glad to be in your midst.

My Name is Abadi Hailay from the department of Public Health, College of Medicine and health Sciences, Adigrat University, and Health Promotion and Health Education.

I'm John Musyomi, A data Analyst with 3+ years’ experience in data management, monitoring & evaluation, and business intelligence. Skilled in designing, configuring, and managing CAPI-based surveys, ensuring data integrity, and producing actionable insights to guide decision-making. Experienced in Python, SQL, Power BI, and Excel, & Stata, with a proven ability to manage large, complex datasets and deliver high-quality analysis across research, evaluation, and business projects. Adept at working with diverse teams, mentoring enumerators, and developing scalable dashboards for organizational performance.

My name is Cynthia Jepchirchir. I am a records management officer from Kenya.

I am greatful to the APHRC for the great work they are doing

I am Viola Wendot, and I am really grateful for APHRC for the training offered on the Data Documentation Module

Hi, my name is Magambo Nancy, I work with an NGO in health care as a research assistant and that's what has pushed me to enrol for data governance trainings by APHRC. Thank you for the opportunity

Hi everyone, my name is Teresia Dama I work for Safe Community Youth Initiative a CBO located at the Coast of Kenya. I have a background in environment and I am interested to learn more about data analysis and documentation.