Kawango Agot: A Famous Kenyan Scholar Falls and Dies

  • Kawango Agot, a prominent Kenyan scholar and HIV prevention researcher, has passed away suddenly
  • Agot, who had over twenty years of experience, was the founder, director, and CEO of the Impact Research and Development Organization.
  • His work, including about 60 research studies, has contributed significantly to HIV prevention policies in Kenya and beyond.

The family of Kawango Agot, a renowned scholar and researcher from Kenya, has announced his death suddenly.

Renowned HIV prevention researcher Kawango Agot dies suddenly. Photo: Kawango Agot.
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Agot collapsed and died on the evening of Saturday, August 17.

What is Kawango Agot's legacy?

Agot was the founder, director, and CEO of the Impact and Development Research Corporation, bringing more than 20 years of experience in medical, disease, and behavioral research.

His work greatly influenced the trend of HIV prevention in the country Kenya and elsewhere.

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He obtained his Bachelor of Education degree from the University of Nairobi and MPhil from Moi University.

Later Agot went on to graduate studies for PhD and MPH at the College University of Washington, Seattle.

Throughout his distinguished career, Agot collaborated with local and international partners to carry out approximately 60 studies and research programs in more than 20 of Kenya's 47 counties.

The results of his work contributed to the preparation and revision of HIV prevention policies in the country.

Condolences from Kenyans:

the biggest online festival:

“May he rest in strength and may his legacy live on.”

mandela.vibes:

“May his spirit and work continue.”

pundit:

“Let Kawango rest well.”

union:

“May his soul rest in inner peace.”

1j_grandfather:

“His legacy lives on.”

Lunalo Benedict:

“It is very sad that we have lost the community health sector. May your soul rest in peace. Kenyans will remember you for the great work you did.”

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In a separate article, a man identified as Mercy Alalibo died before an elaborate wedding planned for him and his fiancée, Ella Komabo.

Alalibo and his fiancee had invited relatives, relatives and friends to their wedding that was to be held on July 20, but sadly, on July 19, the young man collapsed and died even though he was not sick.

On July 20, a friend took to her Facebook page and lamented that it was the much-anticipated wedding day, but Alalibo was gone.

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