Stowelink Research Division
Innovating Knowledge. Informing Action. Impacting Lives.
At Stowelink, research is at the heart of our mission to create sustainable health solutions and empower communities across Africa. We produce, support, and disseminate high-impact research that informs policy, strengthens interventions, and advances global health equity.
Whether through academic publications, field evaluations, or digital health studies, our research drives evidence-based advocacy and innovation.
Our Research Focus Areas
Our research spans diverse, yet interconnected themes in public and global health:
Health Communication & Media Advocacy: Assessing digital campaigns, media uptake, and health literacy outcomes
Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs): Exploring risk factors, prevention strategies, and models of care in low-resource settings
Digital Health & mHealth: Designing and evaluating mobile and digital interventions for behavior change and screening
Youth & Community Health Engagement: Researching the impact of youth-led health education and peer support structures
Food Policy & Nutrition: Investigating consumer behavior, labeling, and the health impact of food systems
Tobacco and Alcohol Control: Studying regulatory frameworks, industry interference, and public health communication
Health Communication & Media Advocacy: Assessing digital campaigns, media uptake, and health literacy outcomes
Selected Publications & Research Outputs
Here are some of published work
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.
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
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 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
Research Services We Offer
Stowelink collaborates with institutions, academics, and policymakers to co-create and implement high-quality research initiatives. We offer:
- Field Data Collection & Community Surveys
Trained enumerators and digital tools for national and regional health surveys - Policy & Advocacy Research Support
Development of policy briefs, landscape analyses, and position papers - Research Dissemination & Communication
Multimedia dissemination through infographics, podcasts, video summaries, and stakeholder forums - Youth-Led Participatory Research Models
Design and implementation of research methodologies that center youth and community voices - Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL)
Robust MEL frameworks to measure project outcomes and inform adaptive implementation
Partner With Us
We are always looking to collaborate with universities, health institutions, and civil society organizations interested in advancing health research in Africa. Whether you are developing a new study, looking for local implementation support, or need to communicate research impact—we are here to support your goals.
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