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Emmanuel Otieno

Emmanuel Otieno

Information Science Student
Nairobi

Summary

Passionate about empowering young people through community health, education, and digital communication. With over 2 years of experience as a facilitator and peer educator, I’ve reached 1,000+ youth in Mathare and Nairobi, leading conversations around Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs), reproductive health, and personal empowerment.

I design safe, engaging spaces for learning through initiatives like SEKETE (Real Sex Talk), self-defense workshops, and digital outreach. My mission is to create lasting social change through youth empowerment, accurate health education, and digital engagement.

💡 Specialties: Community Health Facilitation, NCD Prevention, Youth Advocacy, Social Media Strategy, Digital Content Creation, Public Speaking.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Peer Educator

Plan International
Nairobi, Nairobi Province
06.2022 - Current
  • Young Health Programme
  • Conducting health awareness sessions focused on Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs)
  • I’ve reached 1,000+ youth in Mathare and Nairobi, leading conversations around Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs), reproductive health, and personal empowerment.
  • Mentorship and peer support
  • Engaging youth in health discussions and behavior change strategies
  • Community engagement
  • Collaboration with schools, youth groups and health professionals.
  • Contributed to overall program development through participation in team meetings, brainstorming sessions, goal-setting exercises, and progress evaluations.
  • Reduced risky behaviors among the young population through targeted prevention campaigns focused on substance abuse, sexual health, and stress management.

Facilitator

PaaMoja Initiative
Nairobi, Nairobi Province
01.2023 - Current
  • SEKETE (Real Sex Talk)
  • Leading open discussions on sexual and reproductive health for 100 youth
  • Providing guidance and education on responsible decision-making
  • Promoting positive behavior change
  • Enhanced program effectiveness by collaborating with colleagues to review and revise curriculum content regularly.
  • Increased participant engagement by incorporating interactive activities and group discussions into sessions.
  • Strengthened community relations by organizing events that brought together diverse groups for dialogue and learning.

Usher

People's Dialogue Festival
Nairobi
03.2025 - 03.2025
  • Managed activities for the 'Ni Sisi Ni Sasa' village
  • Providing event information to guests
  • Supporting event organizers
  • Collaborated with fellow volunteers to maintain an organized and professional atmosphere at all times.
  • Together wit other colleagues, we managed 400+ students from different schools in Nairobi

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Information Science

University of Nairobi
Nairobi
11.2026 - Current

Certificate - Business Administration And Management

ALX Africa
Nairobi
11.2024 - 11.2025

Certificate - AI Career Essentials

ALX Africa
Nairobi
01.2024 - 01.2024

Certificate - Computer And Information Systems

Maji Mazuri ICT
Nairobi
05.2022 - 07.2022

Skills

Google Workspace & Microsoft 360

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Timeline

Bachelor of Arts - Information Science

University of Nairobi
11.2026 - Current

Usher

People's Dialogue Festival
03.2025 - 03.2025

Certificate - Business Administration And Management

ALX Africa
11.2024 - 11.2025

Certificate - AI Career Essentials

ALX Africa
01.2024 - 01.2024

Facilitator

PaaMoja Initiative
01.2023 - Current

Peer Educator

Plan International
06.2022 - Current

Certificate - Computer And Information Systems

Maji Mazuri ICT
05.2022 - 07.2022
Emmanuel OtienoInformation Science Student