Seasoned media personality Joe Ageyo to deliver talk on communicating research for impact

Renowned and highly esteemed media personality in Kenya with over 20 years of experience as a reporter, anchor, host, editor, and media manager Mr. Joe Ageyo will tomorrow feature as a guest speaker in the university’s ongoing hybrid training on Communicating Mobility and Access Research for Policy and Public Impact in Sub-Saharan Africa.

Mr. Ageyo, a well-rounded journalist who has excelled in general news reporting and specialized areas such as science and environmental journalism, will deliver a talk, touching on crafting research messages that resonate with policymakers and the public to over 90 participants drawn from 15 countries across Africa.

Mr Ageyo, who is also the current Editor-in-Chief at Nation Media Group (NMG) – a leading media house in Africa, is expected to share  insights on understanding the information needs of policymakers, the media, and the public; presenting research in ways that inspire action at personal and policy levels and crafting brief pitches that grab the attention of decision-makers.

The training, which began on February 4, 2025, is an eight-week long exercise that seeks to train and equip early career researchers and scholars in their Masters and PhD studies with appropriate skills to translate research findings into clear, impactful messages.

The training will enable participants to craft compelling presentations utilizing visuals and other tools for maximum impact while also adapting communication styles for diverse audiences, including policymakers, to drive positive change, especially in transport and mobility in sub-Saharan Africa.

Courtesy of Volvo Research and Educational Foundation (VREF), the training’s objective is to train young African researchers in effective dissemination of research findings.

Spearheading the exercise is a multidisciplinary team consisting of both local and international experts. The MMU team consists of Dr. Collins Wagumba who is also the Team-Lead Trainer, Prof. Idah Muchunku, Dr. Gladys Nyachieo, Dr. Margaret Mtange, and Dr. Charles Wendo from Uganda.