Meet Our Speakers

Leading Voices in Mental Health

Our carefully curated lineup of speakers brings together policymakers, researchers, clinicians, and community leaders from across East Africa and beyond.

Keynote Speakers

Distinguished leaders delivering powerful keynote addresses.

Hon. Dr. Chris Baryomunsi
KEYNOTE SPEAKER

Hon. Dr. Chris Baryomunsi

Minister of Health

Republic of Uganda

Leading Uganda's healthcare agenda with a focus on integrating mental health into the national health framework.

Dr. Amara Osei
KEYNOTE SPEAKER

Dr. Amara Osei

Regional Director, Mental Health

WHO Africa Region

A champion for mental health policy reform across the African continent with over 20 years of experience.

All Speakers

Experts, practitioners, and advocates from across the region.

Prof. James Kariuki
Panelist

Prof. James Kariuki

Professor of Psychiatry

University of Nairobi

Dr. Fatima Hassan
Speaker

Dr. Fatima Hassan

Community Health Lead

StrongMinds

Dr. Emmanuel Nkunda
Speaker

Dr. Emmanuel Nkunda

Mental Health Advisor

Ministry of Health, Rwanda

Dr. Sarah Wanjiku
Panelist

Dr. Sarah Wanjiku

Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist

Kenyatta National Hospital

Prof. David Mukiza
Speaker

Prof. David Mukiza

Public Health Researcher

Makerere University

Ms. Grace Nalwoga
Panelist

Ms. Grace Nalwoga

Youth Advocate

Mental Health Foundation EA

Dr. Ahmed Mohamed
Speaker

Dr. Ahmed Mohamed

Digital Health Director

HealthTech Africa

Dr. Ruth Achieng
Speaker

Dr. Ruth Achieng

Psychologist & Researcher

UNICEF East Africa

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