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.

Experiences

Assistant Professor of Strategic Health Communication
nited States International University-Africa
2014 – Present
Program Director – Journalism & MA in Communication –
USIU-Africa |
2015 – 2019
Director of Strategic Communication
National Environment Trust Fund (NETFUND)
2008 – 2013
Head of Business & Senior Editor
Lynka Communications
2006 – 2008
Senior Editor – Longhorn Publishers
Longhorn Publishers
2003 – 2006
Trainer & Rapporteur
Various International Organizations
Ongoing

Education

Daystar University
Ph.D., Communications
2014
Kenyatta University
Master’s Degree in Linguistics
2005 - 2013
Moi University
Bachelor of Education
2006 - 2008

Skills

Strategic Health Communication
100%
Risk & Crisis Communication
100%
Social & Behavior Change Communication (SBCC)
95%
Public Policy Advocacy
100%
Qualitative Research Methods
95%
Research Supervision & Mentorship
95%
Program & Curriculum Development
100%
Stakeholder Engagement & Partnership Building
100%
Conference Presentation & Public Speaking
100%
Evidence Synthesis & Knowledge Translation
100%
Media Relations & Strategic Messaging
100%
Organizational Leadership & Management
100%
Training & Capacity Building
100%