UPCOMING EVENT
The 2025 IR and Diplomacy - Career and Mentorship Forum is organized jointly by the Catholic University of Eastern Africa (CUEA) and the International Relations Society of Kenya (IRSK). The Forum aims to provide International Relations students with opportunities to engage with experienced professionals in their field of study. Thie forum is designed to help students gain valuable insights, advice, and networking opportunities to enhance their academic performance, career prospects and personal growth. The mentorship event will bring together close to 200 participants, comprising distinguished diplomats, renowned scholars, students, recent graduates and broader IR enthusiasts.
Moderator
• Dr. John Mwangi Githigaro, Lecturer, St. Paul’s University, Kenya
Panelists
• Prof. Kasaija Phillip Apuuli, Professor, Makerere University, Uganda
• Dr. Kizito Sabala, Senior Lecturer, University of Nairobi, Kenya
• Dr. Dan N. Odaba, Executive Director, Institute for Peace and Economics, Kenya
• Ms. Berita Musau, Doctoral Fellow, Strathmore University, Kenya
Discussant
• Dr. Nicodemus Minde, Researcher, Institute of Security Strategies, Kenya
Moderator
• Mr. Lweendo Kambela, Doctoral Fellow, University of Tasmania, Australia
Panelists
• Amb. Anthony Okara, ALMA Special Ambassador, Kenya
• Dr. Bob Wekesa, Director, ACSUS, University of Witwatersrand, South Africa
• Dr. Edson Ziso, Lecturer, University of Adelaide, Australia
• Prof. Macharia Munene, Professor, United States International University-Africa, Kenya
Discussant
• Dr. Stephen Mwachofi Singo, Lecturer, University of Nairobi, Kenya
Moderator
• Dr. Fatma Abdullatif, Director, Foreign Service Academy, Kenya
Panelists
• Dr. Shazia Chaudhry, Senior Lecturer, University of Nairobi, Kenya
• Peterson Waweru, MA Student, University of Nairobi, Kenya
• Shem Siteki, PhD Candidate, United States International University-Africa, Kenya
• Vumile Mncibi, Lecturer, University of Zululand, South Africa
Discussant
• Dr. Daniel Oloo Ong'ong'a, Lecturer, Mt. Kenya University, Kenya
Moderator
Dr. Andrea Prah (Ph.D.), Senior Researcher, ACCORD, South Africa
Panelists
• Prof Tim Murithi, Head of Programme - Peacebuilding Interventions, Institute for Justice and Reconciliation, South Africa
• Dr Festus Aubyn, Senior Research Fellow, Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre (KAIPTC), Ghana
• Prof Kasaija Apuuli, Professor, Makerere University, Uganda
• Dr Tunji Namaiko, Peace and Development Consultant, UNDP, Ethiopia
• Dr Oita Etyang, Head, Governance, Peace and Security, COMESA
• Muneinazvo Kujeke, African Governance, Peace & Security Expert
Q&A Session
Moderator
Jane Kibiru, Research Fellow, Trade and Economic Policy, COMESA
Panelists
• Ms. Elizabeth N. Mutunga, Coordinator, APSA, COMESA, Zambia
• Dr. Kizito Sabala, Senior Lecturer, University of Nairobi, Kenya
• Dr. Alice Karuri, Lecturer, Strathmore University, Kenya
• Ms. Winnie Cheptoo Rugutt, Lecturer, University of Nairobi, Kenya
Discussant
• Dr. Socrates Majeune, Lecturer, Department of Economics and Development Studies, University of Nairobi, Kenya
Moderator
• Mr. Michael Higgins, Senior Researcher, Sahan East Africa, Kenya
Panelists
• Dr. Esther Muthoni King'ori, Lecturer, Strathmore University, Kenya
• Dr. Maureen Syallow, Lecturer, Strathmore University, Kenya
• Ms. Charlotte Irigoga, MA Candidate, Aga Khan University, Uganda
• Mr. Eliud Kibii, Diplomatic Reporter, The Star Newspaper
Discussant
• Prof. George Nyabuga, Associate Professor, Graduate School of Media and Communication, Aga Khan University, Kenya
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