
Dr. Sheila Obim (formerly Ochugboju)
@sheilaafrica
Scientist, Futurist, Mother of Sci-Fi writer Temi Oh. TED Fellow. Executive Director, Alliance for Science
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https://allianceforscience.cornell.edu/ 08-02-2009 21:48:53
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Scientists behind Global Seed Vault win 2024 World Food Prize allianceforscience.org/blog/2024/05/s… via Dr. Sheila Obim (formerly Ochugboju)

We are planting trees, then What? Beyond Symbolism: Kenya Multi-Faceted Tree Planting Strategy linkedin.com/pulse/beyond-s… via LinkedIn Alliance for Science Dr. Sheila Obim (formerly Ochugboju) KIPCHUMBA MURKOMEN, E.G.H

Save the Date! Join the conversation on #InternationalDayOfBiodiversity #BePartOfTheChange Dr. Sheila Obim (formerly Ochugboju) Muganda Clay 4gottenbottomillions Zola Madaga


During the African Biosafety Coordination Partners Meeting in Zambia, Dr. Florence Wambugu, urged AUDA-NEPAD to support African countries in stabilizing issues related to biodiversity and GMOs. She noted that politicians have largely derailed the adoption of GMOs in Africa.




“Kenyan farmers are battling extreme climate challenges while solutions sit within reach. This report outlines the economic and social benefits that Bt maize, Bt cotton, and biotech potatoes can offer—, improving livelihoods, & ensuring food security.” Dr. Sheila Obim (formerly Ochugboju) Kenya Editors’ Guild


Launch of the Foregone benefits report- "The cost of delay" at the President hotel, Umodzi Park, Lilongwe, Malawi. Dr. Emma Kovak Dr. Sheila Obim (formerly Ochugboju) ISAAA_AfriCenter AATF Africa Muganda Clay Edna wanjiru




Grateful for the trust of our DG Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus and deeply honoured to take on the role of Acting World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Director WHO African Region until May. It is an honour and privilege to serve our continent.

Asante Sana 🙏🏾 Chris Anderson you connected TED to Africa in 2007, when emeka_okafor curated an extraordinary group of fellows, many are now my lifelong friends. We also started the first TEDx Nairobi in 2009, with Joshua Wanyama & Juliana Rotich tough but such fun! We will miss you! ♥️

"I view the sustainability challenge in Africa as an urgent need for Africa to achieve economic growth, social equity, and environmental protection" Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh Dr. Sheila Obim (formerly Ochugboju) MSU Tunji Lardner Muganda Clay #FutureofScienceCommunication


So inspiring to listen to keynote speech by the one and only Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh Thankyou so much for joining Alliance for Science




Indeed Uganda gave us more than we expected—leadership, hospitality, and unwavering commitment. This Forum was not just organized; it was owned." — ES @ClaverGatete . Great outcomes from this important process . Thank you Government of Uganda #ARFSD11

