African women are on the rise, an incredible number of women are taking their rightful places in all aspects of life. The dynamic shift is felt and seen in education and business, even better when young women are leading the pack. When women lead, transformation happens.
Meet, Dr Rose Nabi Muthuri, at age 24 she obtained a PhD in Health Systems from the University of Pretoria, becoming Kenya’s youngest female PhD holder.
She was born in South Africa to Kenyan parents and relocated back to Kenya when she was a year old.
Dr Rose is a remarkable Health Scientist, Mental Health Researcher, Health Systems and Public Health Specialist, Counseling Psychologist, and Transformative Leader.
She holds a Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology (magna cum laude) and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology (magna cum laude) from the United States International University-Africa in Nairobi, Kenya.
She is passionate about using research to enhance the performance of health systems. Her doctoral thesis highlighted the importance of improving the health and well-being of healthcare workers, with a view to improving the performance of the national health system.
“I realised that there was a gap in the positive mental health aspects among the health workforce, and chose to pursue a PhD in Health Systems to gain an in-depth understanding of these workers and their well-being.”
“Earning a PhD is one of the biggest highlights in my academic career. It was an extremely challenging journey, but also a blessing and a dream come true. I hope this will inspire more young people to pursue their dreams.”
“Putting God first keeps me motivated and inspired to contribute to improving the health and well-being of others,” said Dr Rose Nabi Muthuri.
