Hello! I am Onyango Desai, a final-year Information and Communication Technology student at a technical and vocational college in Kenya. I have a passion for coding and the use of artificial intelligence to solve real-world problems. I am based in Homa Bay County and am eager to apply ICT skills to development challenges. I have devoted over four years to field research, mobilizing participants, conducting interviews, and educating communities on malaria prevention. My goal is to contribute to eradicating malaria in Homa Bay County and Kenya at large. When mobilization is done the right way, it helps obtain consent and fosters collaboration with communities and officials.

Onyango Desai

Hello! I am Onyango Desai, a final-year Information and Communication Technology student at a technical and vocational college in Kenya. I have a passion for coding and the use of artificial intelligence to solve real-world problems. I am based in Homa Bay County and am eager to apply ICT skills to development challenges. I have devoted over four years to field research, mobilizing participants, conducting interviews, and educating communities on malaria prevention. My goal is to contribute to eradicating malaria in Homa Bay County and Kenya at large. When mobilization is done the right way, it helps obtain consent and fosters collaboration with communities and officials.

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Hello! I am Onyango Desai, a final-year Information and Communication Technology student at a technical and vocational college in Kenya. I have a passion for coding and the use of artificial intelligence to solve real-world problems. I am based in Homa Bay County and am eager to apply ICT skills to development challenges.

I have devoted over four years to field research, mobilizing participants, conducting interviews, and educating communities on malaria prevention. My goal is to contribute to eradicating malaria in Homa Bay County and Kenya at large. When mobilization is done the right way, it helps obtain consent and fosters collaboration with communities and officials.

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Language

English
Fluent
Swahili
Advanced

Work Experience

Field Enumerator at SATR EPS Malaria Project
August 1, 2021 - Present
Mobilized community participants to enhance engagement in malaria prevention and data collection efforts; Managed Android tablets used for data collection to prevent loss and damage; Educated community participants on malaria prevention methods, resulting in lower malaria prevalence; Coordinated with senior officials and team members to ensure daily targets were met.
Field Enumerator at SATR EPS Malaria Project
August 1, 2021 - Present
Mobilized community participants to enhance engagement in malaria prevention and data collection efforts; managed Android tablets used for data collection; educated community on malaria prevention methods; contributed to reduced malaria prevalence during field activities.
Field Enumerator at SATREPS Malaria Project
August 1, 2021 - Present
Successfully mobilized community participants to enhance engagement in malaria prevention and data collection efforts. Managed Android tablets used for data collection to prevent loss or damage and data loss. Educated community participants on malaria prevention methods, contributing to reduced malaria prevalence. Coordinated with senior officials to meet daily targets.

Education

Certificate of Secondary Education at Nyatambe Secondary School
February 13, 2015 - November 22, 2018
Certificate in Information and Communication Technology at Riragia Technical and Vocational College
September 1, 2023 - September 8, 2025
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education at Nyatambe Mixed Secondary School
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2018
Kenya Certificate of Primary Education at Nyatambe Primary School
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2014
Certificate in Information and Communication Technology at Riraga Technical and Vocational College
September 1, 2023 - September 8, 2025
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education at Nyatambe Mixed Secondary School
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2018
Kenya Certificate of Primary Education at Nyatambe Primary School
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2014
Certificate in Information and Communication Technology at Riragia Technical and Vocational College
September 1, 2023 - September 8, 2025
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) at Nyatambe Mixed Secondary School
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2018
Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE) at Nyatambe Primary School
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2014

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