Caroline Kabaria

Associate Research Scientist at African Population and Health Research Center | A child of the Universe; no less than ~ the stars | Views personal

[Cheruiyot F. Onyambu @CFOnyambu]

Global data festival 2010 has kicked off in Nairobi.
"Powering Resilience, Innovation, and Partnership through Data and Technology"
https://t.co/s849SLuzhV

[APHRC @aphrc]

#APHRCis25

🎉 We have just launched Ulwazi II Knowledge Hub

🥁 Today marks a major milestone as APHRC celebrates its Silver Jubilee. The grand opening of Ulwazi II has been presided over by the Chief Guest, Prof. Shaukat Abdulrazak-P.S State Department for Science Research and Innovation accompanied by #IamAPHRC’s Executive Director, Catherine Kyobutungi, Board Chair, Bunmi Makinwa, and other partners from across the Africa development sector.

The newly launched Ulwazi II is an ultra-modern knowledge hub designed to foster learning, collaboration, innovation, and knowledge exchange, creating a dynamic space for researchers, policymakers, partners, and communities to connect and shape solutions for Africa.

This milestone is not only a celebration of APHRC’s 25-year journey of impact, but also a bold step towards strengthening Africa’s knowledge systems and advancing evidence-driven transformation across the continent.

#25YearsOfImpact #25YearsOfAPHRC #IamAPHRC

@CARTAfrica @Countdown2030 @Zero_Hunger_Ke @amveyange @CKyobutungi @DMdiarafa @RatemoJuliet @williamsila @MangwanaVJ @deborahndlovu @ndonyesarah @DorcasOdhiambo @FlorahKarimi @Waithaka_KE @Chris_Maero @dia_diama @ChristineGer22 @Hope_shete @MuliDavis @Wekesah @CharityWaweru @Waithaka_KE @isabelmutuku1 @Liz_Kimani @cwkabiru @agnes_kiragga @njerimbuthia

[Caroline Kabaria @kabariac]

Satellite observation provide innovative solutions tackling WASH infrastructure monitoring, high non-revenue water rates, & resilience to extreme events eg droughts/ floods. Call for Case Studies open https://t.co/5oDs7mk8Kg Non-Revenue Water Management Conference|Jun30-Jul3 2026

[WASPA @WASPAKenya]

Kenya’s NRW stands at 44%, far above the 20% benchmark. MWSI PS Julius Korir met the Steering Committee to align on #NRWConf2026. For more information https://t.co/4F3cCrINoF

[WASPA @WASPAKenya]

Join us for the Non-Revenue Water Management Conference 2026! 📍Lake Naivasha Resort 🗓️ 30 June–3 July 2026. Sponsor, register, exhibit or share case studies. Connect with leaders driving smarter water utilities. 🔗 https://t.co/4F3cCrINoF

[WASPA @WASPAKenya]

Join our FREE Abstract Writing Training to learn how to craft a compelling abstract/case study that stands out for the upcoming NRW Water Conference!
🗓️Date: 12th May 2026
⏱️Time: 9.00am
Please register on attached link: https://t.co/6l7G8pn2bM

[APHRC @aphrc]

Behind every milestone at APHRC are our people. As we ignite the APHRC@25 celebrations, we share #IamAPHRC stories of growth, resilience, and commitment. This first episode features Wanjiru Murigi’s inspiring journey.

Catch her story here...
#25YearsOfImpact #WeAreAfrica #25YearsOfAPHRC

@CARTAfrica @Countdown2030 @Zero_Hunger_Ke
@CKyobutungi @RatemoJuliet @williamsila @MangwanaVJ @deborahndlovu @ndonyesarah @DMdiarafa @amveyange @DorcasOdhiambo @FlorahKarimi @Waithaka_KE @Chris_Maero @dia_diama @ChristineGer22 @MangwanaVJ @Hope_shete @MuliDavis @Wekesah @CharityWaweru @Waithaka_KE @isabelmutuku1 @Liz_Kimani @FlorahKarimi @cwkabiru @agnes_kiragga @njerimbuthia @deekagwii

[Esri @Esri]

It's no secret. Trees help communities stay cool. 🌲 Also no secret — trees and green space aren't always distributed equally across neighborhoods.

Here's how the City of Austin (@austintexasgov) maps it's tree canopy for maximum impact. https://t.co/jJVn4kAPgC

[CHORUS Urban Health @ChorusUrban]

Prof. Peter Elias shares why and how we must use technology, innovation and digital health platforms to help our urban health systems reach different communities where they are and expand access to health services #UHCDay

[Simon Kuestenmacher @simongerman600]

By now most folks know that the most commonly map projection (Mercator) distorts the size of landmasses. The further away from the equator, the larger a country appears on the map. HT @geoallday

[Caroline Kabaria @kabariac]

Tailored solutions needed to support women participation, improve retention & productivity ~CEO Lake Victoria North WWDA, Joel Wamalwa. Collaborating with governments, universities & research institutions key to amplify efforts to promote gender equality in Engineering & Mathemat

[Caroline Kabaria @kabariac]

Establishing mentorship schemes, male allyship to help build confidence, provide role models, and foster supportive work environments. @aphrc SISTARS supporting training for gender committees in Water agencies @LVNWWDA @tanawwda & @uonbi to promote gender equality

[APHRC @aphrc]

The APHRC SISTARS project held a Gender Mainstreaming workshop yesterday, bringing together stakeholders from academia, the water sector, public institutions, and the research community.

The workshop reviewed gender statistics in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM), explored barriers to equity, and began shaping a vision for a gender-transformative future.

#WeAreAfrica #APHRCResearch

@ProjectSistars @victoria_water @wiwas_kenya @uonbi @OderaDolly @calecheru @kabariac @tanawwda @chumo_ivy @BlessingMberu @dmdiarafa @amveyange @ckyobutungi

[APHRC @aphrc]

Today, the #IamAPHRC IDEAMAPS Project team hosted a workshop that brought together city leaders, researchers, and community members to explore how data can improve urban services.

Discussions focused on using community-created data and AI-driven earth observation for better planning in areas such as healthcare access, flood risk, waste management, and road networks.

IDEAMAPS is helping shift the understanding of urban deprivation from labels to data-driven, community-led insights that support decision-making and resilience.
This work is part of APHRC’s efforts to build participatory data systems to address urban challenges in low- and middle-income countries.

#WeAreAfrica #APHRCResearch

@kabariac @BlessingMberu @calecheru @judy_esthe27988 @j_p_albuquerque @OderaDolly @CFOnyambu @ndonyesarah @DMdiarafa @amveyange @CKyobutungi

[Leunita Sumba @l_sumba]

We welcoje you to APES2. If you have youths in your home/organisation support them to join others and discuss the People; Planet; Peace interlinkages. Time to rethink how we are treating our shared home- Mother Earth.

[APHRC @aphrc]

This week, the #IamAPHRC IDEAMAPS Project team participated in a City-Wide Validation of five critical urban models shaping the future of our cities and communities: Morphological Informality, Road Access Deprivation, Flood Hazard, Emergency Obstetric Care Access, and Accumulated Waste Piles.

These models are part of APHRC’s efforts under the Integrated Deprivation Area Mapping System (IDEAMAPS) Data Ecosystem project, which is co-developing a participatory data-modelling system to routinely and accurately map deprived areas in cities across low- and middle-income countries (LMICs).

By combining AI analysis of earth observation data with community mapping, IDEAMAPS aims to redefine how urban deprivation (“slums”) is understood, empowering diverse local stakeholders with data-driven, community-informed tools for better decision-making.

#APHRCResearch #WeAreAfrica #IDEAMAPS

@IDEAMAPSNetwork @kabariac @j_p_albuquerque @CFOnyambu @calecheru @judy_esthe27988

[Leunita Sumba @l_sumba]

If you are at Kenyawatsan 2025, please feel welcome to join us during the SISTARS convenor session. Karibuni. @MOWSI_KE @EngSaoalima @sthuo @wiwas_kenya @KEWASNET @WASPAKenya @aphrc

[APHRC @aphrc]

Climate change is impacting access to safe water and sanitation, presenting complex challenges that necessitate coordinated action across sectors and levels.

To respond to this, #IamAPHRC experts will present #APHRCResearch findings on water and sanitation at the Kenya Water & Sanitation International Conference & Exhibition 2025, hosted by @WASPAKenya.

#WeAreAfrica #Kenyawatsan2025 #WASH

@MOWSI_KE @wasreb @ARISEHub @BlessingMberu @kabariac @Shyillah @DennisAmollo @chumo_ivy
@ndonyesarah @DMdiarafa @amveyange @CKyobutungi

[Caroline Kabaria @kabariac]

@l_sumba @WASPAKenya @LVNWWDA The workshop was a culmination of weeklong consortium meeting of SISTARS partners from University of Ghana, University of Nairobi, APHRC & WIWAS. SISTARS embodies Ikigai - a Japanese concept to find meaning & fulfillment by aligning one's passions, skills, & what the world needs

[Caroline Kabaria @kabariac]

An awe-inspiring week learning from trail blazing women leaders in Engineering & Mathematics. Prof Mumenya, the 1st ever female Dean, Faculty of Engineering, UoN championed that given a supportive environment, girls excelled with 4 out 5 top honors in Engineering awarded to girls

[APHRC @aphrc]

The #IamAPHRC SISTARS Project (Transforming Institutions to Advance Women Leaders in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) team is today disseminating findings from Ghana and Kenya.

Key findings from the study show that the facilitators and barriers to the progression of women leadership in STEM are;
✅ Sociocultural factors – work-life balance and demanding caregiving responsibilities
✅ Institutional factors – Gaps in the existence and implementation of policies and guidelines that support women's progression in the STEM sector
✅ Knowledge factors – Limited awareness of existing policies and guidelines on women in STEM leadership

This event provides a valuable platform for reflecting on the findings, sharing insights, and deliberating on a way forward.

The project is a transdisciplinary collaborative action research in Ghana and Kenya that seeks to promote women leaders in STEM institutions through understanding the nuances that inhibit their progress to leadership positions and co-designing and testing solutions with selected case study institutions.

#WeAreAfrica #APHRCResearch

@uonbi @UnivofGh @IDRC_CRDI @wiwas_kenya @kabariac @chumo_ivy @BlessingMberu @ndonyesarah @calecheru @judy_esthe27988 @CliffordSimiyu @DMdiarafa @amveyange @CKyobutungi

[Caroline Kabaria @kabariac]

@l_sumba @WASPAKenya Lake Victoria North WWDA @LVNWWDA , a case study institution reported impact of sensitization & training of Board of Directors supported by SISTARS. CPA Wesley Kiprono, Head of Corporate Services, reported increased resources allocation to support gender equity activities