Communications & Knowledge

Translating complex research into accessible knowledge — making evidence visible, understandable, and actionable for all stakeholders.

Making knowledge visible and accessible

The Communications and Knowledge Department ensures that UWRA's research outputs reach the right audiences in the right formats. We transform academic papers, data sets, and technical findings into policy briefs, digestible reports, infographics, toolkits, and multimedia content.

Our work spans internal knowledge management and external communications — building UWRA's institutional memory while amplifying our voice across research, policy, and community spaces. We believe that knowledge only creates impact when it is shared, understood, and used.

From scientific writing workshops to public health campaigns, our team bridges the gap between researchers and the communities, policymakers, and practitioners who need their findings.

22+

Ready-to-publish documents

12+

Policy briefs finalized

8+

Toolkits & guides developed

What we produce

22+

Ready-to-Publish Documents

Manuscripts, reports, and white papers awaiting final release

12+

Policy Briefs

Evidence summaries for decision-makers

8+

Toolkits & Guides

Practical resources for practitioners

15+

Data Visualizations

Infographics and dashboards

How we share knowledge

Newsletter

Quarterly updates on UWRA's work, publications, and opportunities — reaching 500+ subscribers

Social Media

Active presence on LinkedIn, facebook and Twitter sharing research highlights and program updates

Webinars & Seminars

Regular knowledge-sharing events featuring UWRA researchers and guest experts

Our departmental services

Scientific writing and editing support
Research data visualization
Policy brief development
Website and digital content management
Event planning and coordination
Knowledge management systems
Research communication training
Impact reporting and storytelling

Our knowledge pipeline

We have developed 22 complete manuscripts, policy papers, and technical reports that are currently under review or awaiting publication. These documents represent rigorous research and practical insights across priority health areas.

MANUSCRIPT
Community Health Worker Models in Urban Kenya
A mixed-methods evaluation of effectiveness, reach, and sustainability across four informal settlements. Findings highlight training gaps and actionable recommendations for scale-up.
Status: Ready for submission • 24 pages
POLICY BRIEF
Integrating Mental Health into Primary Care
Evidence-based recommendations for Kenya's health system transformation. Draws from stakeholder interviews and international best practices.
Status: Final draft • 4 pages
TECHNICAL REPORT
Antimicrobial Resistance Awareness Assessment
Baseline survey results from 1,200 community members across three counties. Identifies knowledge gaps and communication opportunities.
Status: Ready for release • 33 pages
TOOLKIT
Community Dialogue Facilitation Guide
Step-by-step guide for health promoters to lead evidence-based discussions on maternal and child health. Includes templates and case studies.
Status: Final design • 13 pages
SYSTEMATIC REVIEW
Digital Health Interventions in East Africa
Synthesis of 72 studies on mHealth effectiveness, user adoption, and implementation barriers for non-communicable diseases.
Status: Under review • 28 pages
DATA DASHBOARD
Wellness Indicators Dashboard
Interactive visualization platform tracking 15 community health metrics across UWRA's partner sites. Designed for policymakers and program managers.
Status: Beta ready • Interactive tool
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Communications strategy pillars

Policy influence

Targeted briefs for decision-makers

Community reach

Plain language and local languages

Practitioner support

Actionable toolkits and guides

Academic dissemination

Peer-reviewed publications

Partner with our Communications team

We welcome collaborations on research dissemination, knowledge management projects, and communication training. Our team operates virtually and across Kenya.

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