Stephen Gichuhi Kimotho, Ph.D

Stephen Gichuhi Kimotho (Ph.D.) is an Assistant Professor of Strategic Health Communication at United States International University-Africa. An expert in risk, emergency, and social & behavior change communication, he is also a respected qualitative research scholar and trainer. Dr. Kimotho has published extensively, presented at international conferences, and served in leadership roles including Director of Strategic Communication at the National Environment Trust Fund.
Summary
Dr. Stephen Gichuhi Kimotho brings over two decades of experience in strategic communication, research, and academia. His expertise spans risk and crisis communication, SBCC, public policy advocacy, and qualitative research methods. At USIU-Africa, he teaches both undergraduate and postgraduate courses and mentors emerging scholars. Beyond academia, he has held senior leadership roles in public institutions, publishing, and NGOs, and continues to contribute to global knowledge through publications, conference presentations, and professional training.