Many countries in Africa are experiencing alarming increases in overweight and obesity. Obesity is a risk cause for NCDs. In Kenya, in a study done by the CDC in 2018,  the prevalence of obesity at 60.3% among urban residents with a higher risk among women in the urban areas associated with increased consumption of high-calorie, and high-fat diets.  The World Obesity Live webinar will provide an overview of obesity in several African countries and address how different perspectives on and drivers of obesity contribute to some of the challenges. WOF Live Invite African Members Webinar June 22 2021 Responding to obesity in Kenya June 21 2021 by Dr Catherine Karekezi NCD Alliance Kenya  

July 27, 2021, Nairobi, Kenya The NCD Alliance Kenya is pleased to announce a new Board Chair and three new Board members. Dr. Zipporah Ali – Board Chairperson Dr. Ali brings a wealth of advocacy and palliative care experience spanning over 20 years as the founder and immediate former Executive Director of the Kenya Hospices and Palliative Care Association (KeHPCA), and extensive contacts with hospices and palliative care providers in Kenya and the African Region. She advocated for the full integration of palliative care into Kenya’s health care system. Dr. Ali sits on the National Cancer Control Program and the National Cancer Institute Kenya and provides direction on ensuring that palliative care is part of comprehensive cancer care in Kenya. Patrick Ngechu – Treasurer Patrick holds a Bachelor of Business Management degree (Finance & Banking) and Certificates in International Public Sector Accounting Standards and Certified Public Accountant Kenya and part III of Certified Investment Financial Analyst. He is the Chief Executive Officer of the Kenya Association for The Welfare of People with Epilepsy (KAWE). Patrick believes in finding new sources of income for NGOs through adaptation to supplement existing sustainable funding. Grace Ochodo – Board Member Grace is a career educationist and administrator with a proven track record in the administration function of corporate and NGO sectors. Grace is a stroke survivor and lives with diabetes. She is the chair of Stroke and Hypertension Association (SAHA) a patient-led organization. She strives to collaborate with like-minded stakeholders to undertake programs for the prevention and management of stroke. Eric Angula – Board Member Eric is a result-oriented person with over a decade of experience building strategic partnerships and building thriving businesses across Africa. He has experience developing successful market access initiatives by making gains in market shares, generating internal support, and building executive relationships for organizations. With key expertise in Strategic Partnerships, Global Health Innovation, Business Development, he provides impactful tools to support growth and for scale plans. He was part of a team that innovatively impacted diabetic and hypertensive patients and trained health workers, community health volunteers, and peer educators on the management of NCDs. As we welcome the new Chair and Members, we acknowledge the dedicated and selfless service of Dr. Eva Njenga (Chair) Dr. Mary Amunyunzu-Nyamongo (Secretary), Prof Gerald Yonga (past Chair and Member), and Thomas Lindi (Treasurer) as members of NCDAK’s inaugural Board who have retired. Continuing members of the Board are David Makumi (vice-Chair), Dr. Lilian Mbau (Secretary) Dr. Peter Mokaya (Member), and Beatrice Gachambi (Member).

May 19, 2021, The NCDAK congratulates Dr. Eva Njenga on her election to the Board of the NCD Alliance for the term 2021-2023. “I will make a significant contribution in making NCD prevention and control a priority everywhere, especially in sub-Saharan Africa and other low- and middle-income countries”. Dr. Eva Njenga Dr Eva Njenga _ NCDA_Candidate_Profile_Booklet_2021_April_final-13