As the curtains fall on 2023, Ogweno Stephen takes a reflective stroll through the milestones, challenges, and triumphs that shaped this remarkable year of elevation. Here is the top 2 monthly highlights of what was a very busy and impactful year.

January: The Dawn of Inspiration

• Ogweno Stephen Initiated the transformative “Own Your Morning, Elevate Your Day” YouTube series, delivering daily doses of inspiration through a year-long commitment. One video per day for 365 days.
• Officially started operating the Stowelink Foundation which just recently had received the full NGO status.

February: Udemy Accolades and Podcast Prowess

• Ogweno’s course,:The “NCDs for Public Health” course soared to the top on Udemy with an exceptional 4.8 out of 5 ratings. The course became the highest rated course on the platform.
• “Africa NCDs Champions podcast by Ogweno Stephen” ranked among the top 3 health podcasts addressing COVID-19 and non-communicable diseases in Africa.

March: Global NCDs Advocacy

• Ogweno Stephen was appointed to join the Global NCD Child Organization, focusing on enhancing the NCDs landscape for children and youth.
• Ogweno Stephen launched the audiobook for “Practical Skills for Entrepreneurial Success” book and course series.

April: Awards and Recognition

• “NCDs 365” project by Ogweno Stephen clinched the “Best Use of Social Media for Health” at the Quality Healthcare Kenyan Awards.
• Ogweno was also featured in the esteemed One Young World Impact Report, spotlighting outstanding global leaders instigating change.

May: Global Engagements and Tech Innovations

• Ogweno Stephen attended, active participated and made four presentations at the 76th World Health Assembly in Geneva, Switzerland.
• Unveiled the upgraded NCDs 365 mobile application, impacting 8 countries in sub-Saharan Africa.

June: National Headlines and International Recognition

• Ogweno Stephen story got featured in a national newspaper, The Daily Nation and Ogweno was also was at the cover of this newspaper becoming a trending topic for the day.
• Ogweno also got interviewed by CNN, highlighting the impact of Lifesten Health in Rwanda.

July: Regional Summits and Exhibitions

• Ogweno Stephen attended and presented at the East Africa Digital Innovation Summit, delving into the digital and entrepreneurial landscape.
• He also represented Lifesten at the Women Deliver conference, featuring an exhibition of Lifesten’s impact.

August: Global Leadership and Fellowship

• Ogweno Stephen  was appointed as a Director at the World Obesity Federation in the UK.
• Ogweno also successfully concluded the Dalai Lama Fellows program at the University of Virginia in the United States Of America.

September: Advocacy in Senegal and UNGA Participation

• Ogweno Stephen Addressed healthcare policy at the Blueprint Summit in Dakar, Senegal, as a representative of Lifesten Health.
• He also actively participated in three events at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York.

October: Podcast Initiatives and Conference Presence

• Commenced recording for Season 3 of the Afropreneur Podcast, centering on Africanacity.
• Attended the GAPC Conference in Cape Town, representing Stowelink Foundation and featured on the Alan and Gill Gray Philanthropy anniversary video for Lifesten Health.

November: Project Closures and Academic Success

• Successfully concluded the 16-month project on NCDs and climate change with AstraZeneca and NCD Alliance, impacting over 1500 lives in Kenya.
• Ogweno Stephen completed a Masters degree with a dissertation on health tech’s contribution to health literacy in 5 African countries that got a distinction award.

December: A Graduation and Scholarly Publication

• Graduated from the University of Manchester with a Masters degree in Public Health, specializing in Global Health.
• Released a new academic research paper titled “Understanding the Life and Challenges of Caregivers of Renal Patients Undergoing Dialysis in Kenya.”

As Ogweno Stephen bids adieu to 2023, the year emerges as a testament to unwavering dedication, resilience, and the relentless pursuit of elevating oneself and impacting communities positively. Cheers to an extraordinary year and the promise of new beginnings!