Research, stories and organisational updates published by Felix Ochieng.
Since completing participant enrolment in December 2025, the Mbili Pamoja Study team has developed six journal articles at various stages of publication, alongside a qualitative study on intervention preferences for addressing alcohol and other substance use among MSM in Kenya, for which enrolment concluded in July 2026 and rapid analysis is now underway.
Research Article Link: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41873979/ The Nyanza Reproductive Health Society (NRHS) reports findings from a recent study examining the prevalence and associated factors of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) among men who have sex with men (MSM) in Kenya. The analysis focuses on infections caused by Chlamydia trachomatis and Neisseria gonorrhoeae, with attention to both urethral and rectal sites. Study Overview This cross-sectional analysis draws on baseline dat
Month 6 follow-up visits were conducted between December 2024 and May 2025, during which a total of 235 participants were seen, representing a retention rate of 94.0%. STI screening results showed that 14 participants (6.0%) tested positive for urethral Chlamydia trachomatis, while 4 participants (1.7%) tested positive for urethral Neisseria gonorrhoeae. Rectal infections included 4 cases (1.7%) of rectal Chlamydia trachomatis and 4 cases (1.7%) of rectal Neisseria gonorrhoeae. During month 6, o
As of 5th October 2025 a total of 220 participants had successfully completed their Month 12 study follow up visits, representing an 88% turnout. We have 30 participants remaining so that we can clear month 12 follow up.
Mbili Pamoja Dissemination Report held on 12th August 2025 Facilitator-Felix Ochieng Note taker-Patriciah Wambua Venue-Anza Mapema Date-12th August 2025 Composition of the attendees. A total of 15 staff members participated in the dissemination. The team comprised: one receptionist/records officer, two HTS counsellors, a hygiene officer, a field officer, a recruitment and retention officer, an activities coordinator, the programs manager, two clinicians, one attaché, two laboratory represe
Mbili Pamoja Dissemination Report held on 22nd July 2025 Facilitator-Felix Ochieng Note taker-Patriciah Wambua Venue-Anza Mapema Date-22nd July 2025 Description of attendees We reached out to a total of 200 participants, and 171 were able to attend the dissemination meeting. Mobilization was carried out through peer educators who played a key role in spreading the word. Additionally, participants were informed about the upcoming dissemination during routine weekly activities at AM, includi
Mbili Pamoja Dissemination Report held on 25th July 2025 Facilitator-Felix Ochieng Note taker-Patriciah Wambua Venue-Anza Mapema Date-25th July 2025 CAB Dissemination Report The dissemination meeting with the Community Advisory Board (CAB) was held to share preliminary findings from the ongoing study on Mbili Pamoja Study. The meeting aimed to ensure community engagement, collect feedback, and discuss the relevance and interpretation of key findings. The meeting was attended by six Commun
Mbili Pamoja Dissemination Report held on 21st August 2025 Facilitator-Felix Ochieng Note taker-Patriciah Wambua Venue-UNIM Boardroom-Lumumba Date-21st August 2025 Attendees The dissemination meeting was attended by two representatives from the Female Sex Workers Association, the Medical Superintendent of Lumumba Hospital, the Hospital Administrator, and the Nurse-in-Charge at Lumumba Hospital. Also present were a Key Population representative from the County Government, two staff members