The document discusses Kenyan Science Cafés, which are forums where scientists discuss and debate scientific issues with the public in an informal setting like a café. The events aim to make scientific research more accessible and empower non-scientists to engage with science. So far, 10 science cafés have been held in Kenya between 2008-2009 on topics like AIDS vaccines, malaria research, climate change, child mortality, male circumcision for HIV control, women's health issues, using maps for health information, men's health issues, cancer in Kenya, and medical ethics. More information on the science café concept can be found on listed websites.

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About the Kenyan Science Cafés
A science café/cafe scientifique is a forum for discussing/debating topical and thought provoking scientific issues with the
public in a relaxed, informal, accessible manner in the presence of the media. Regular meetings are organized in a
café/bar or any other informal setting where one or several scientists are invited to talk in layman's terms about their
work in a topical or even controversial area. The events are known for their informal and friendly atmosphere. Cafe
Scientifique aims to demystify scientific research for the general public and empower non-scientists to more comfortably
and accurately assess science and technology, particularly those that impact on social policy making
So far we have held Ten science cafes in Kenya as follows;
**** 2008 ****
I. 17th April 2008: The Who, What, Where, Why and How of the AIDS Vaccine
Prof Omu Anzala (Kenya AIDS Vaccine Initiative(KAVI)), Java Adams Arcade.
II. 11th September 2008: Malaria: the research being done in Kenya and East Africa
Dr Willis Akhwale, Dr Elizabeth Juma and Dr Andrew Nyandigisi (Division of Malaria Control (DOMC)), Savannah Loita Street.
III. 23rd October 2008: Climate Change
Dr Musonda Mumba (World Wide Fund Eastern Africa Regional Programme Office (WWF EARPO)), Discovery.
**** 2009 ****
IV. 31st January, 2009: Child mortality in Kenya : Why so high?
Professor Fred Were (Kenya Pediatric Association (KPA) and Dr Mike English (KEMRI Wellcome Trust Program)), The Mug.
V 21st February: 2009: The Role of Male Circumcision for HIV Control in Kenya
Dr Mores Loolpapit (Family Health International (FHI)), Dr Peter Cherutich (NASCOP) and Dr Zebedee Mwandi (CDC), The Mug.
VI 24th March 2009: Women’s Health issues [Women only]
Dr Carol Odula, Gynecologist/Obstetrician and Denise Katana (Experts from the Hurlingham Medical Center (HMC)), Casablanca.
VII 18th April 2009: Using maps to get informed on Health, Environment and Technology
Dr Peter Okoth (CIAT-TSBF), Mr Victor Alegana (KEMRI-WT Programme), Mr Peter Ndunda (Green Belt Movement), Mr Byron
Anangwe (RCMRD), Mr Jan De Leeuw (ILRI-CGIAR) and Mark De Blois (Google-Kenya), Savannah Ralph Bunche Road.
VIII 3oth May, 2009: Men’s Health Issues (Men Only)
Dr Maurice Wambani: Consultant Surgeon/Urologist, Upper Hill Medical Center, Dr Peter Mungai Ngugi, Consultant
Surgeon/Urologist-Upper Hill Medical Center
IX 23rd June, 2009: Cancer in Kenya
Dr Alice Musibi, Medical Oncologist & Cancer Researcher, KEMRI, Prof W.O Mwanda, Hematology/Pediatric Oncology Specialist,
Kenyatta National Hospital, Dr K.J. Weru, Nairobi Hospice, Mrs Mary Onyango, Kenya Breast Health Foundation and Ms Katheke
Mbithi, Breast Cancer Survivor.
X 28th July, 2009: Science Medical and Research Ethics in Kenya.
Ambrose Rachier, National Ethics Review Committee, Prof Kirana Bhatt, Chair, Kenyatta National Hospital Ethics Review
Committee and member of the National Ethics Review Committee, Caroline Kithinji, National Ethics Review Committee, Delia
Mwihaki, Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board
For more information on Science Cafes, please see:
www.caffescienza.it
www.cafescientifique.org