Apollo Murigi

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Mr. Apollo Murigi is a Kenyan social innovator, dedicated to addressing complex social problems through structured dialogue and action research. As the Country Coordinator at MasterPeace Kenya, he leads initiatives to empower marginalized communities in Rural and Pastoral Communities in Kenya. Murigi's academic background in International Relations and Diplomacy complements his practical experience. He has co-authored papers with notable distinguished author, Prof Norma Romm as well as articles in the Society for the Advancement of Science in Africa. He has further co-authored papers on lived experiences of pregnant and parenting adolescents in urban informal settlements and Kajiado, Kenya and, the nexus between eco-socio contracts and livelihood among maasai women in Kajiado, Kenya.

Selected Publications

• Laouris, Y., Romm, N. R., Abdallah, A., Akomea, B. G. O., Kimbi, M., Mavura, A., Murigi, A., Taraja, A., & Wairimu, R. (2022). Rendering Africa more resilient, sustainable, and better prepared for COVID-analogous pandemics: Proposals from across seven African countries. In A.L. Fymat, N.R.A. Romm and J. Kapalanga (Ed.) COVID-19 Pandemic: Perspectives across Africa. Ch 2 (pp.36-61).Victoria, British Columbia, Canada: Tellwell Talent.

• Romm, N. R., Laouris, Y., Abdallah, A., Akomea, B. G. O., Ehagi, D., Gondwe, J., KImbi, M., Mabezere, G., Mavura, A., Murigi, A., Taraja, A., & Wairimu, R. (2022). The role of people as individual and collective agents in making a difference to societal outcomes, also in the COVID-19 era: African insights. In A.L. Fymat, N.R.A. Romm and J. Kapalanga (Ed.) COVID-19 Pandemic: Perspectives across Africa. Ch 6 (pp.97-138).Victoria, British Columbia, Canada: Tellwell Talent.