In the Legal, rules, ethics and privileges committee, here is a fit and competent bioethics expert. With 11 years after graduating with a master’s and doctorate degrees in bioethics, Dr. Mwakio is an experienced professional. A dedicated, focused, team player, time manager, flexible and ethics oriented attested by success, outcomes, capacity building and training attended and particularly on hospital ethics committees. As a lead faculty in bioethics courses, ability and leadership skills are demonstrated by the bioethicist with successful outcomes in the bioethics master’s and Post Graduate Programs. There are times when work and responsibilities are unexpected and working under pressure is a skill portrayed. Innovative and experienced in organizing webinars and workshops either online or in person.

Proven ability to leverage bioethics in areas of healthcare and technology. Respected and self-motivated bioethicist in Kenya particularly in the Bioethics Society of Kenya and as faculty at the Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI). Passionate in bioethics and law matters, understanding the regulatory framework on health and bioethics area. Enthusiastic bioethics professional on current and contemporary bioethics thematic.

Knowledgeable in dealing with local, regional or international movements, meetings, people and languages (English, Italian, Swahili). The ability to lead groups and units is demonstrated siting an example of the Pan African Catholic Theology and Pastoral Network (PACTPAN) where the professional is a lead for the youth and assistant in the health and healing unit. With background studies in philosophy and theology, the professional has a solid Christian background. Problem solving in critical thinking is a treasured ability especially in ethical decision making.

• Achieving two degrees in bioethics program (masters and doctorate)
• External examiner at Catholic University of Eastern Africa for masters and doctoral degree students in areas of ethics from 2014-2021 (7years).
• Member of the Kenya National Commission for UNESCO (KNATCOM) Social and Human Sciences Program and Expert Committee from 2020 to date.
• Faculty at the (CBEC/KEMRI-BTI) Center for Biomedical Ethics and Culture (Karachi-Pakistan) and Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) Bioethics Training Initiative, from 2023 to date.
• Adjunct lecturer of bioethics Masters and Post Graduate Diploma programs at AMIU (AMREF International University) and MKU (Mount Kenya University), from 2023 to date.
• Lecturer Our Lady of Assumption Medical Training College, Lang’ata Nairobi 2024.
• Volunteer member of the Ethics Review Committee at the Coast General Training and Referral Hospital Mombasa, Kenya from 2022 to date
• Pastoral experience as a Catholic priest for 20 years (2024) accomplishing projects such as church construction and administrative blocks of an academy between 2015-2022.
• Responsibilities such as a dean, chair of school/education boards, synod assistant chair in the Archdiocese.

1. Bachelor’s degree in Philosophical studies from the affiliate university of Urbaniana in Rome, 1999
2. Bachelor’s degree in Theological studies from Regina Apostolorum Pontifical University in Rome, 2003
3. Masters and degree in Bioethics at Regina Apostolurum Pontifical University Rome, 2011
4. Doctorate degree in Bioethics at Regina Apostolurum Pontifical University Rome 2014

Book Publication: Mwakio, M. Pascal 2014, The Right to Life and African Concepts about Life: A Bioethical Approach for Kenya, Limuru, Franciscan Kolbe Press.

This was my first ever book publication which dealt with the many bioethical issues arising from the then new Kenyan Constitution. Many other policies, regulations and laws were not in place by then.

Articles:

Simon K. Langat, Pascal M. Mwakio, David Ayuku, “How Africa Should Engage Ubuntu Ethics and Artificial Intelligence.” Journal of Public Health International ISSN NO:2641-4538, opinion article DOI:10.14302/issn.2641-4538.jphi-20-3427, December 26, 2020.

Reimagining Ethical Leverage in Technology for Peaceful Synodality: A Bioethics of Synodality with Technology. Religions 2024, 15(6),642; https://doi.org/10.3390/rel15060642

1. Member of Bioethics Society of Kenya
2. Member of the Pan African Catholic Theology and Pastoral Network (PACTPAN).
3. Member of the Mombasa Diocesan Priests Association (MODPA)
4. The Catholic Lawyers Society International (CLASI)

1. Spiritual guidance Computer literate
2. Bioethics consultation Foreign language (Italian)
3. Critical thinking Time management
4. Leadership

1. English
2. Swahili
3. Italian
4. Kidawida (local language in Kenyan Coast)