Conference presentations

Otieno, AW., (2020). From borderless reach to borderless harm: The role of internet and social media platforms in the fight against child trafficking in Africa. A paper presented at the “hour of decision: Power persistence, purpose, and possibilities in African studies,” virtual conference organized by ASA on Nov 19th to 21st 2020,

Otieno, AW., (2020). Positive deviants at Koch FM: Returning the power of agenda setting to the wretched of the earth. A paper presented at Broadcast Education Association virtual conference on April 18th to 21st 2020 in USA.

Otieno, AW., (2019). Kiss of Death: Understanding Conversations Amongst YouTube users through Social Media Analytics. A paper presented at SMART Lab dialogue series, Ohio University on 4th September 2019, Athens – Ohio, USA.

Otieno, AW., (2018). Realization of SDGs Indicators Related to Child Protection under threat: The Need for Accelerating the Contribution of Higher Education Institutions. Paper presented at United Nations 2030 Sustainable Development Goals and Higher Education Conference organized by Centre for International Studies from 14th – 15th November 2019, Athens-Ohio, USA.

Otieno, AW., (2017). Merchandizing Children: The Costs and Economic Impact of Trafficking Children in Kenya. Paper presented at a seminar on Human Trafficking & other International Organized Crimes on 12th April 2017 in Nairobi, Kenya.

Otieno, AW., (2016). Lessons from Kenya: Prevention, Protection & Recovery of Children from Commercial Sexual Exploitation. Paper presented at All African Regional Consultation to stop commercial sexual exploitation of children at Peacock Hotel, from 27th to 30th November 2016 in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.

Otieno, AW., (2016). Tweeting Westgate Mall attack: Lessons for child protection agencies. Paper presented at International Conference on armed conflicts in Africa at Intercontinental Hotel, from 6th to 10th February 2016 in Nairobi, Kenya.

Otieno, AW., (2015). Community Organizing as a tool for socio-economic change: A case study of Korogocho slums. Paper presented at Wealth & Poverty theme series at Ohio University from 21st to 25th September 2015 in Athens – Ohio, USA.

Otieno, AW., (2015). Towards Improved Maternal & Child Health Care Delivery Outcomes. Paper presented at Wealth & Poverty theme series at Ohio University from 21st to 25th September 2015 in Athens – Ohio, USA.

Otieno, AW., (2013). Psychosocial preconditions for empowering families to advocate for the rights of their deaf children in Kenya. Paper presented at Regional Psychosocial Support Forum held from 29-31 October 2013 in Nairobi, Kenya.

Otieno, AW., (2013). Applying IT to improve maternal and Child Health in Nairobi slums. Paper presented at Women and Children’s Health in Africa: Clinical and Social Perspectives Conference on 26th to 31st March 2013, Ohio University African Studies Program, Athens – Ohio, USA.

Otieno, AW., (2013). Empowering communities – Helping Patients help themselves. Paper presented at Health care in Africa 2013: The Patient Perspective, on Feb 19th to 20th 2013, The Economist Conferences – the Pavilion Clock Tower, Cape Town – South Africa.

Otieno, AW., (2011). An analysis of Korogocho residents’ Knowledge, Attitude and Practices towards Tuberculosis: Implications for Health Communication. Paper presented at Nairobi Health Stakeholders Forum, 11th November 2011. Nairobi, Kenya.

Otieno, AW., (2011). M- birth: use of mobile phone applications in reducing maternal & neonatal mortality. Poster paper presented at Ohio University Research & creativity expo, Athens-Ohio, USA.

Otieno, AW., (2011). Use of Emerging Technologies in Reducing Maternal & Neonatal Mortality in Kenyan Slums. Poster paper presented at Clinton Global Initiative University conference, California – USA.

Otieno, AW., (2011). From theory to praxis: A case for M- birth mobile phone texting application in reducing maternal & neonatal mortality in Kenya. Paper presented at Celebrating 50 years of the Diffusion of Innovations theory conference in Ohio University on March 4-6th 2011. Athens – Ohio, USA.

Otieno, AW., (2011). Telemedicine in Action: Towards linking frontline health workers, pregnant women and skilled medical practitioners in resource constrained settings. Paper presented at Ohio University International Student Union research competition on February 28th, 2011, Athens – Ohio, USA.

Otieno, AW., (2010). Mobilizing communities to hold political elites in Kenya accountable to the electorate: Communication & Development Approaches in Action. Paper presented at “New Approaches to research and practice conference at Ohio University- USA, 2-3rd April 2010, Athens- Ohio, USA.