BOOKS by OGWENO STEPHEN
PRACTICAL SKILLS FOR ENTREPRENEURIAL SUCCESS

Practical Skills For Entrepreneurial Success
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Practical Skills For Entrepreneurial Success is a fundamental guide for startup success for leaders and entrepreneurs of the 21st century and beyond.

PHOTOS FROM THE LAUNCH
STORIES BY THE FIREPLACE [co-author]

Stories By The Fireplace
This book is a compilation of short folk tales from different communities in Kenya. The stories were told to us by our grandparents while we sat around the fireplace in our villages. Ogweno Stephen introduces the book and contributes 5 stories from the Luo Community.

SUPPORT THE CAUSE
By purchasing this book, you are supporting a children’s storybook aimed at highlighting African heritage stories and its deep lessons.
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PHOTOS FROM THE LAUNCH
WE HAVE A DREAM: 201 COUNTRIES,201 DREAMS: 2021 [co-author]

We have a Dream : 201 Countries, 201 Dreams
The book is designed to showcase the stories and dreams of global young leaders and create a platform where people from across the world can learn from each other whilst also focusing on the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Ogweno Stephen contributed a chapter focusing on SDG 3 on Good HEALTH.

SUPPORT THE CAUSE
By purchasing this book, you are supporting global dreams form co- authors in all countries of the world and you are showing your commitment to making this world a better place.
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PHOTOS FROM THE LAUNCH
MENTAL HEALTH MATTERS ANTHOLOGY – 2020

The Mental Health Matters: Lessons and Experiences from Young People of Africa Anthology
is a game changer in how young people will learn about mental health. The anthology came from a wide selection of poetry pieces all over Kenya which were gathered during the national Mental Health Matters Competition which reached to over 230,000 people in 4 weeks on Facebook.

SUPPORT THE CAUSE
This book is under the Art for Health Book series by Ogweno Stephen and will be distributed and donated to last mile community schools.To support this cause buy a copy via the details below:
IN EAST AFRICA MOBILE PAYMENTS WITH MPESA: LIPA NA MPESA TILL NUMBER:761402 Amount: 899/- Ksh
GLOBALLY PAYPAL EMAIL ADDRESS: stevenstowel@gmail.com Amount : 9USD

QUOTES FROM THE BOOK
THE DRUG FREE YOUTH ANTHOLOGY – 2019

The Drug Free Youth
is Ogweno’s first published book which uses poetry to communicate the effects of drugs and substance abuse to young people.
This anthology has been distributed to 27 schools and institutions of higher learning and the soft copy is currently available for free to the public on the link below: LINK

SPONSOR A YOUTH
To support a young person in school with The Drug Free Youth simply buy a copy following the details below:
IN EAST AFRICA MOBILE PAYMENTS WITH MPESA: LIPA NA MPESA TILL NUMBER:761402 Amount: 899/- Ksh
GLOBALLY PAYPAL EMAIL ADDRESS: stevenstowel@gmail.com Amount : 9USD

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ACADEMIC AND SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH PUBLICATIONS

HOW WE COULD USE DIGITAL HEALTH TO IMPROVE ACTION ON NON-COMMUNICABLE DISEASES
DOI: 10.15406/mojph.2022.11.00384
HOW TO CITE
Stephen, O. (2022) “‘how we could use digital health to improve action on non-communicable diseases,’” Biomedical Journal of Scientific & Technical Research, 45(5). Available at: https://doi.org/10.26717/bjstr.2022.45.007277.

EFFECT OF COVID 19 CRISIS ON MENTAL HEALTH AMONG YOUNG PEOPLE BETWEEN 18-35 YEARS IN KENYA
DOI: DOI: 10.15406/mojph.2022.11.00384
HOW TO CITE
Stephen O, Kevin O, Mutisya R, et al. Effect of COVID 19 crisis on mental health among young people between 18-35 years in Kenya. MOJ Public
Health. 2022;11(4):108‒112. DOI: 10.15406/mojph.2022.11.00384

ASSESSMENT OF FACTORS INFLUENCING NON-COMMUNICABLE DISEASES LITERACY LEVELS IN VIHIGA COUNTY–A QUALITATIVE CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY
DOI: https://doi.org/10.21601/ejeph/12021
HOW TO CITE
Ogweno S, Oduor K. Assessment of Factors Influencing Non-Communicable Diseases Literacy Levels in Vihiga County–A Qualitative Cross-Sectional Study. European Journal of Environment and Public Health [Internet]. 2022 [cited 20 April 2022];6(1):em0108. Available from: https://doi.org/10.21601/ejeph/12021

DECARBONISING HEALTH CARE: A DISCUSSION PAPER
ACCESS THE PAPER HERE: LINK
HOW TO CITE
Health Policy Partnership. Decarbonising healthcare [Internet]. The Health Policy Partnership. 2022 [cited 20 April 2022]. Available from: https://www.healthpolicypartnership.com/project/decarbonising-healthcare/

INCORPORATING MHEALTH INTERVENTIONS INTO KENYA’S HEALTH INFRASTRUCTURE TO AUGMENT UNIVERSAL HEALTH COVERAGE, SERVICE DELIVERY IMPROVEMENT APPROACH
DOI: https://doi.org/10.11576/seejph-4317
HOW TO CITE
Oduor, K. ., Ogweno, S. ., Ajwang’, D. . and Okinyi, N. (2021) “Incorporating mHealth Interventions into Kenya’s Health Infrastructure to Augment Universal Health Coverage, Service Delivery Improvement Approach”, South Eastern European Journal of Public Health (SEEJPH). doi: 10.11576/seejph-4317.

SOURCES OF INFORMATION ON COVID-19 AMONG THE YOUTHS AND ITS IMPLICATIONS ON MENTAL HEALTH. A CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY IN NAIROBI, KENYA
ACCESS THE PAPER HERE: LINK
HOW TO CITE
Ogweno, S., Oduor, K., & Mutisya, R. (2021). Sources of information on COVID-19 among the youths and its implications on mental health. A cross-sectional study in Nairobi, Kenya. Retrieved 26 April 2021, from https://www.ajol.info/index.php/eamj/article/view/205320

THE EFFECT OF EHEALTH ON INFORMATION AWARENESS ON NON-COMMUNICABLE DISEASES AMONG YOUTHS BETWEEN 18-25 YEARS IN NAIROBI COUNTY, KENYA 2019.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.37284/eajhs.2.1.136
HOW TO CITE
Ogweno, S., & Gitonga, E. (2020). The Effect of eHealth on Information Awareness on Non-Communicable Diseases Among Youths Between 18-25 Years in Nairobi County, Kenya, 2019. East African Journal of Health and Science, 2(1), 15-29. https://doi.org/10.37284/eajhs.2.1.136

THE EFFECT OF EHEALTH ON INFORMATION AWARENESS ON NCDS
PUBLISHER : LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN-10 : 6202555823
ISBN-13 : 978-6202555821
ABOUT
A research carried out by Stowelink Inc.and Kenyatta University aiming at finding out the effect mobile apps on NCDs have on NCDs Literacy in Kenya
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing (2020-05-13 )
POLICY BRIEFS & OPINION PIECES

NOTHING FOR US, WITHOUT US: OPPORTUNITIES FOR MEANINGFUL ENGAGEMENT OF PEOPLE LIVING WITH NCDS: MEETING REPORT
ACCESS THE REPORT HERE: LINK
HOW TO CITE
World Health Organization. (2021). Nothing for us, without us: opportunities for meaningful engagement of people living with NCDs: meeting report. World Health Organization. https://apps.who.int/iris/handle/10665/340737. License: CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO

WHY AND HOW TO INTEGRATE ORAL HEALTH INTO THE NCD AND UHC RESPONSES. Briefing note for policymakers
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HOW TO CITE
FDI (2021). Five key messages to help policymakers integrate oral health into health system responses | FDI [Internet]. Fdiworlddental.org. 2021 [cited 4 December 2021]. Available from: https://www.fdiworlddental.org/five-key-messages-to-help-policymaker-with-oral-health-integration

THE NECESSARY RISE OF AFRICA’S HEALTH TECH
Opinion Piece
HOW TO CITE
Ogweno S. The Necessary Rise of Africa’s Health Tech | by Stephen Ogweno – Project Syndicate [Internet]. Project Syndicate. 2022 [cited 4 April 2022]. Available from: https://www.project-syndicate.org/commentary/growth-opportunities-for-health-tech-in-africa-by-stephen-ogweno-2022-01

WHA IS FAILING MILLIONS LIKE ME IF IT DOES NOT ACT ON OBESITY
Opinion Piece
HOW TO CITE
Ogweno S. Opinion: WHA is failing millions like me if it does not act on obesity [Internet]. Devex. 2022 [cited 5 June 2022]. Available from: https://www.devex.com/news/opinion-wha-is-failing-millions-like-me-if-it-does-not-act-on-obesity-103327

THE FUTURE OF PUBLIC HEALTH
PUBLISHER: THE WRITER’S PEN
Authors:Ongola Otieno, Ogweno Stephen
Genre:Journal, Opinion Piece
The opinion piece offers a fresh perspective of what the future of public health practice will be. It analyses current trends and gives insights on key points to master to become a future proof public health practitionr.
Read the opinion piece on the link below: LINK
FEATURED PUBLICATIONS
2023

My profile was featured on the NCD Child website after I joined the governing council.
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My profile was featured on the Lancet Summit where I made a presentation.
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My author profile and book was featured on the African Christian Authors page
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My story with Lifesten Health following our win featured by The Texas Mail
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My story on my journey in healthcare was featured on the UK Reporter.
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My profile was featured on Everybody Wiki. This is also a global encyclopedia
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My opinion piece on NCDs diseases published by Up Media (Chinese Traditional Media)
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My profile featured on Wikita which is an encyclopedia like Wikipedia
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Our story raising 300,000USD for Lifesten Health featured on CueAfrica
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My story as a scientist in the mobile health space featured on Talk Africa
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2022

My story on raising 250,000 USD for Lifesten Health featured by The Kenya Times
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My story from childhood obesity to Global health Advocate featured on The Star Newspaper
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My Op-Ed on How to Fund Non-Communicable Diseases Featured by Project Syndicate
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Featured on The Guardian Newspaper UK on my work with Stowelink & Obesity
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My story as a trailblazing global Health Advocate featured by Tarubini News Agency
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My work with Stowelink featured by Access Accelerated for the WHA75
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Featured on the HPP as one of the stakeholders of a research project
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Featured by New Zealand News on my work with Stowelink in addressing the obesity burden
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My opinion piece featured on Mail and Guardian,Africa’s Best Read- South Africa
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Featured on One Young World’s though leadership page for continued impact
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My story on innovating in the ehealth space featured on The Star Newspaper

My authorship and impact story was featured on the Tarubini News Agency
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My career life as a global health practitioner was featured by Viral Tea Kenya News Blog
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My OP-ED piece on NCD Funding strategies featured by Business Am Live
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My OP-ED piece on the rising obesity burden in Africa published by DevEx
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Featured as a key speaker at the C3 For Health International Seminar
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Featured as a speaker at the World Heart Summit in Geneva
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Featured by BHEKISISA on my work with Stowelink in addressing the obesity burden
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My opinion piece on mHealth featured at the China Global Television Network
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Featured on the Devex Website on our recent pitch for the Health Hub Challenge
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My work on NCDs and Climate Change was featured by The Kenya Times
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My work on championing digital learning avenues was featured by Ghetto Radio digital.
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My life bio detailing all of my details featured on Who Owns Kenya Media
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My opinion piece on NCD Funding featured on the China Global Television Network
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Featured by The New Times Rwanda looking at my Startup Lifesten Health
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Featured Nation Africa newspaper on the rising burden of obesity in Kenya
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My opinion piece on Health Tech was featured on Project Syndicate.
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My obesity experience was featured on World Obesity Day 2022.
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My opinion piece on mobile health featured on The Namibian from Namibia
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Featured by Kenya News Agency on my talk during the launch of national NCD Strategy
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2021

Featured as Opportunity Desk Person of the Month for the month of September
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My feature with University of Manchester on my experience with MPH in Global Health
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My work on SDG 3 on improving health Featured by Engage Africa Foundation
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Featured as a cover model and the main story in Kore Africa Magazine on authors.
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Featured by One Young World on the recently released Top 100 Most influential young people.
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Featured as one of the TOP 100 MOST INFLUENCIAL YOUTH in Africa in 2020
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Award post for having won Youth of The Year Top 35 under 35 Awards in Kenya
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I’m speaking at the Obesity Week for 2021, and here is my invitation for you to join in.
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My NCD story featured on the NCDs Diaries by the Our Views Our Voices Initiative.
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Featured by One Young World on my recent appointment to the WHO GCM NCDs Labs
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Featured on World Obesity Day 2021 website where my story was shared
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My experience as a high fashion model featured on Ayana Afrikka Blog
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My story on winning the QHCA featured on the Winners Features Magazine.
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My statement for the Global week of Action on NCDs 2021 which featured on the website
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Featured in the One Young World Awards Section for QHCA Innovation Award.
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Contributed to One Young World Africa’s medium article on Post Covid Youth Leadership
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Featured on the One Young World 2020 impact report highlighting my work on page 99
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Featured on the Young African Leadership Initiative for my impact in 2020
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2020

Featured on One Young World for our work and efforts for the NCDs Community during Covid 19.
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Recognised by UNITED NATIONS YOUTH ENVOY as one of the young people fighting COVID 19.
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Recognised by India Africa among as one of the only 8 Africans who qualified for Dalai Lama Fellowship 2020.
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2019

Featured on the Africa Health Agenda International Conference hosted in Kigali Rwanda.
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Featured on the Millennium Fellowship Class of 2019 for implememnting the Coz Im Happy project.
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Featured on the Young African Leadership Initiative publication called The Leading Edge issue 11.
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2018

Featured on People’s Daily newspaper talking about sustainable development goals Pg 19 .
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Featured on The Standard Newspaper highlighting my journey building a medical empire: Stowelink INC
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2017

Featured by The Daily Nation Newspaper in the pull out, My Network talking about my plans with Stowelink Inc.
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