Dr. Kui Muraya, PhD

Writer. Researcher. Storyteller. Speaker. Gender Equity Advocate.

Meet Kui Muraya

Dr. Kui Muraya is a Kenyan writer, gender and health systems researcher , and thought leader passionate about transforming global health through an intersectional and Afro-centred lens. With over 15 years of experience, she works at the intersection of gender equity, community health, and decolonial practice, amplifying African voices and driving systems-level change through research, storytelling, and policy engagement.

Work With Kui

Dr. Kui Muraya partners with individuals, organizations, and communities to drive evidence-based solutions and meaningful dialogue. Her work spans writing and story telling, speaking and facilitation, research and consulting, and thought leadership – all grounded in a commitment to gender equity and social justice.
Writing and Storytelling

Kui uses her compelling, equity-grounded personal narrative and OpEds to uplift conversations around gender justice, advocating for a fairer, more inclusive world.

Speaking & Facilitation

Drawing on over a decade of experience, Kui moderates, participates in, and delivers engaging scientific and non-scientific presentations at local and global meetings on a range of equity-centered topics.

Research and Consulting

As a widely published senior researcher with over 15 years of experience, Kui provides expert qualitative research and consulting, focusing on gender, intersectionality, and health systems.

Thought Leadership

As a well-respected conversation shaper, Kui sits on various boards and technical advisory groups (including for the WHO), lending her gender expertise to steer and influence major initiatives on equity.

Work & Influence

From peer-reviewed research to community-led initiatives, Kui’s work demonstrates the power of collaboration and knowledge-sharing to create lasting change.

Public Engagement

Explore media features, interviews, and coverage highlighting Kui’s insights, advocacy, and contributions to global health and gender equity.

My Blog

Kui’s blog blends reflections, field notes, and commentary on gender, health systems, and social change written to spark conversation and inspire action.

Konversations with Kui.

A candid, soulful podcast where Kui Muraya explores the unspoken truths of African adulthood through personal reflections and deep conversations on identity, love, freedom, and healing.