Highlights from our high school campaigns, outreach events and public lectures. Click any photo to enlarge it.
The Ubongo High School Campaign
The top 3 girls with their trophies and certificates: Valerie Angwenyi, Brain Bee Champion (centre), Natasha Muthee, 1st runner’s up (far right), 2nd runner’s up Daniella Migeri (far left).
Student attempting the Brain Bee quiz.
Student from Kianda School holding a cerebellum specimen during the neuroanatomy practical session.
Dr. Paul Odula giving his opening remarks to the students.
Fireside Chat: Path to Neuroscience
Fireside chat with Dr Michael Magoha on Path to Neuroscience. Dr Michael Magoha (third from the left, squatted) with the group of attendees.
Brain Awareness Campaign, Kibera — 11 June 2022
Small-group discussion on mental health between students and volunteers, Ushirika High School, 11 June 2022.
Students of Shammah Splendid High School, Kibera, listening to a lecture on the human brain, 11 June 2022.
Students of Shammah Splendid High School, Kibera, listening to a lecture on the human brain, 11 June 2022.
Ubongo volunteers setting up at Ushirika High School, Kibera, 11 June 2022, ahead of the Brain Awareness Campaign (theme: Knowledge and Mentorship for Mental Health Prosperity).
KSN Lecture — 12 May 2022
Panel discussion at the KSN lecture, Lecture Theatre 3, 12 May 2022. From right to left: Ms Ruby Oswere (moderator), Dr Michael Magoha, Prof. Amadi Ihunwo, Dr Peter Kitunguu, Dr Paul Bundi and Dr Pamela Mandela. Dr Chitayi Murabula joined online.
Looking for earlier editions?
Our 2004–2024 newsletter — the founding story, Brain Bee champions and outreach events — is in the archive.