Dr.Faith Simiyu, PhD

👩🏾‍⚖️🇬🇧🇰🇪🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿PhD(Law) @CardiffLaw |✍️researching #Indigeneity #health #Humanrights funded by @commschols| 🌍|Founder @AfricaHealthLaw

[Dr.Faith Simiyu, PhD @FaithSimiyu_]

Sometimes when doing PhD research you encounter instances where your mind & body literally have a block and say "No. No More." In such instances, these words are key. JUST DO IT even if you do not feel like. JUST START even if it is for 5min. #PhDchat #PhDlife #PhDforum #phd

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[CentreForHumanRights @CHR_HumanRights]

📢 [Call for Applications - Advanced Business and Human Rights in Africa]

The @CHR_HumanRights, @UPTuks, in collaboration with the Norwegian Centre for Human Rights and the Faculty of Law, University of Nairobi, will host a 6-day intensive short course on Business and Human Rights from 9 to 14 March 2026 at the University of Nairobi, Kenya.

Apply online before 18 February 2026
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[Thuranira @Thuranira_1]

The Court of Appeal has held that spousal consent is NOT a mandatory requirement for the sale of property that does not qualify as a “matrimonial home” even where a spouse claims a beneficial interest.

The case involved an elderly man in poor health who sold his home to a neighbour to raise medical funds and escape threats from his own son who wanted to throw him out. His wife, Leah Wangui, challenged the sale for lack of consent. Although the High Court cancelled the transaction, the Court of Appeal was asked whether the sale could still stand without written spousal consent.

By majority (with a dissent by Justice Joel Ngugi), the Court of Appeal reversed the High Court, holding that the property was not a matrimonial home under the Land Act at the time. A spouse’s beneficial interest, on its own, does not defeat the title of a bona fide purchaser acting in good faith. The sale was upheld.

[Zakheem Rajan - The Paparazzi @zakheem_rajan]

Dear Law Students,
Please take time to read the recent decisions from the Supreme Court of Kenya and the Court of Appeal. Engaging with case law is essential for developing strong legal reasoning and understanding how courts interpret and apply the law.
Here are the links to the judgments and rulings:

1. Supreme Court Judgments, Rulings and Media Summaries delivered on 23rd Jan 2026

https://t.co/l27FLlIPYm

2. Supreme Court Judgments. Rulings and Media Summaries delivered on 30th Jan 2026
https://t.co/7RbTNF2pxp

3. Court of Appeal Decisions delivered on 6th Feb 2026
https://t.co/Hs0Tei6ser

4. Court of Appeal Decisions delivered on 30th Jan 2026
https://t.co/vVlCDYhTkf

5. Court of Appeal Decisions delivered on 16th Jan 2026
https://t.co/DpcfaiLLvh

[Dr.Faith Simiyu, PhD @FaithSimiyu_]

@WesternDecline_ @iamyesyouareno Cc @MetjiMakgoba

[Dennis Mutua Ndambo @DNdambo]

2025 JKUAT School of Law Inter-Varsity Tax Moot Court Competition at @DiscoverJKUAT Karen Campus, partnering with @TaxJusticeAfric, Global Alliance for Justice Educators, @_MMChambers, @SOK_Law, @NmAdvocates @_MMChambers @Geokham @FaithSimiyu_, @jkuatlawschool @JKUATMOOTING

[Faheem Ullah @Faheem_uh]

30 Tools for Research Paper Writing

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@zayn_aslam Sorry!

[Kenya Law @MyKenyaLaw]

Unauthorized broadcasting and commentary on English Premier League matches constitutes a copyright infringement against the exclusive broadcasting license holder.

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[LSE Sociology @LSEsociology]

We're hiring an LSE Fellow in Human Rights and Politics! Candidates should have a developing record of teaching and research in human rights and politics or related areas.

Applications close Monday 7 April 2025.

Find out more and apply➡️https://t.co/MPzWfLqpdo

[Neil Renic @NC_Renic]

A PhD is a valuable qualification, signalling to future employers your ability to work hard while mentally unwell

[Prof Lennart Nacke, PhD @acagamic]

How I published 3 papers in top journals in 6 months.

Most academics won't tell you this secret:
It wasn't talent that got me there.

It was pure terror.

[David Ndii @DavidNdii]

NHIF closed with debts of Sh33b to providers. It was accruing Sh4b/month claims, revenue Sh3b, Sh0.5b operating cost > Sh.1.5b/month deficit. So much for NHIF was working. SHA/SHIF Oct-Jan. Revenue Sh6.7b/month, claims Sh4b > Sh2.7b/month surplus. So much for SHA is not working.

[Muhammad Muneeb @im2muneeb]

How to Write a Strong Research Proposal?

#PhD #phdlife #Research

[Scholarship for PhD @ScholarshipfPhd]

A perfect Example of a Good Abstract:

1. Importance of your study
2. Gap in the existing literature
3. Objective of your study
4. Method used to conduct the study
5. Key findings of your study
6. Implications of your stud

[Faheem Ullah @Faheem_uh]

PhD Students - How to write the conclusion section of your research paper?

Conclusion section is where you have the last opportunity to leave a solid impression.

Here is a stepwise process for writing the conclusion section.

𝟏. 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐛𝐥𝐞𝐦

Begin by revisiting the research problem or question that your paper addressed. This reminds the reader of the core focus of your study and sets the stage for summarizing your findings.

𝟐. 𝐒𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐳𝐞 𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬

Provide a brief summary of the main findings of your research. Highlight the most significant results and insights that emerged from your analysis. This should be concise and focused on the most impactful data.

𝟑. 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐮𝐬𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬

Explain the implications of your findings. Discuss how they contribute to the existing body of knowledge, their practical applications, or their relevance to future research. This helps to contextualize your work within the broader field.

𝟒. 𝐀𝐜𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰𝐥𝐞𝐝𝐠𝐞 𝐋𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬

Address any limitations of your study. Acknowledging these limitations demonstrates academic integrity and provides a balanced view of your research. It also opens the door for future research opportunities.

𝟓. 𝐒𝐮𝐠𝐠𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐅𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐃𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬

Based on your findings and limitations, propose areas for future research. This can inspire other researchers to explore related questions and expand on your work.

𝟔. 𝐄𝐧𝐝 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐚 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭

Conclude with a powerful statement that reinforces the importance of your research. This could be a call to action, a thought-provoking quote, or a reflection on the broader implications of your work. Anything you'd like to add?

Check my YouTube: https://t.co/iaGymDM8iL

[Digital Health and Rights Project @DigHealthRights]

.@saralmdavis: AI & digital health must serve local needs, not extract from LMICs! As Thailand develops AI governance standards, we must ensure diverse voices shape the future, not reinforce colonial power structures.
#PMAC2025 Panel zero

[Faheem Ullah @Faheem_uh]

PhD Students - Identifying research gap is one of the biggest challenges.

How to identify the research gap for your PhD?

Here is a stepwise process that can help you to identify gap for your PhD.

𝟏. 𝐈𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐲 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐚: Before identifying the gap, you need to identify the area. This is quite easy. The area can either come from your previous interests or your supervisors can give it to you. For example, detecting cyber-attacks is a research area.

𝟐. 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝟓-𝟏𝟎 𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐚: Once the area is identified, search for 5-10 most relevant literature reviews/secondary studies in the area. These papers have already reported a summarized view of the existing primary studies. Read these papers carefully to understand what literature already exists in the area.

𝟑. 𝐅𝐨𝐜𝐮𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰𝐬: While reading these 5-10 literature reviews, focus on the future research areas, open challenges, and discussion section. Identify 3-5 research directions from these literature reviews. Detecting data exfiltration attacks is a research direction.

𝟒. 𝐂𝐡𝐞𝐜𝐤 𝐞𝐱𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐞𝐝 𝐝𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬: Just to make sure that you don't end up doing something that already exists, search primary studies related to the research directions. Drop the ones where exactly similar works exist.

𝟓. 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐮𝐬𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐞𝐝 𝐝𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐫𝐬: Make a few slides to present the remaining directions to your supervisors. From here, you should pick the direction where you and your supervisor see the most potential.

𝟔. 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭 𝐚 𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐞𝐝 𝐝𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: Once the direction is picked, do a literature review on the specific direction. If no paper exists at all in this direction, this could mean two things - either the topic is not worth doing research or the topic is good but too new.

𝟕. 𝐈𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐲 𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐩𝐬 𝐠𝐚𝐩𝐬 𝐯𝐢𝐚 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰: This literature review process should get you the crisp gap. However, it won't come automatically. While reading each paper, note down the points that you think could be worth future research. This will become part of your discussion or future research section. For example, detecting data exfiltration attacks in real-time is a gap.

𝟖. 𝐂𝐡𝐞𝐜𝐤 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐫𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐟𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐠𝐚𝐩: Once you have identified the research gap, check what kind of resources, data, infrastructure, etc, you need to conduct this research. Make sure that you can have access to these resources before you start working on the gap.

Anything to be added?

For more, check my YouTube.

YouTube Link: https://t.co/iaGymDM8iL

[Hugh Kearns @ithinkwellHugh]

#Self-sabotage: How we get in our own way.
Perfectionism: so you don't start at all or spend too much time on insignificant points.
Procrastination: avoiding difficult tasks until there's no other choice.
Overthinking: doubting ourselves into inaction. @robertoferraro

[Dr.Faith Simiyu, PhD @FaithSimiyu_]

Nurturing young minds in Kenya for health & human rights is my passion!Delighted to have organised this!

[AfricaHealthLaw @AfricaHealthLaw]

The recently held Mentorship Forum @DiscoverJKUAT was a huge success! Our Patron @FaithSimiyu_ opened the event alongside the Dean, School of Law . Other keynote speakers included the 2023 Research Associates & 2024 interns! Many student turned up. We are delighted!