I am a Senior Analyst at Busara, where I work at the intersection of behavioral science, and data-driven policy to strengthen citizen engagement and governance outcomes. My work focuses on translating complex research into actionable insights that support civil society organizations, policymakers, and development practitioners to design people-centred, contextually grounded interventions.

At Busara, I contribute to the design, analysis, and delivery of research projects that leverage behavioral insights to address participation gaps and systemic barriers in governance and public service delivery. I work closely with multidisciplinary teams to develop analytical frameworks, produce policy-relevant outputs, and support the development of toolkits and evidence products that enable stakeholders to engage communities more effectively. A core part of my role involves ensuring methodological rigor while tailoring insights to diverse audiences, from grassroots actors to institutional decision-makers.

My background is in population health sciences, with training in infectious disease epidemiology, antimicrobial resistance (AMR), and nutrition and health economics. I bring a strong quantitative and applied research lens, including experience with machine learning and geospatial methodologies, which I apply to governance contexts. My broader work spans the development of prediction and clinical flagging tools, policy briefs, open-access datasets, and analytical tools covering key development metrics such as population dynamics, household economics, health, food security, and education outcomes, resources designed to support evidence-informed decision-making.

Prior to joining Busara, I worked across academia, civil society, and policy-oriented research initiatives in Sub-Saharan Africa and the UK. I have led and contributed to projects on antimicrobial resistance surveillance, school feeding and education outcomes, cardiovascular health, and global health policy, often with a strong emphasis on translating research into practice and policy changes. I am also actively engaged in mentorship and research capacity-building, including through networks such as the Afrimentor Project, where I mentor undergraduate students in research methods and academic development.

I hold an MPhil in Population Health Sciences from the University of Cambridge and further training in applied public health research and policy development from the Robert Koch Institute and the University of Washington respectively. Across my work, I am motivated by a commitment to equity, interdisciplinary collaboration, and the use of evidence and innovation to improve health, governance, and development outcomes in low- and middle-income settings.

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Languages Spoken: English, Kiswahili and Gikuyu