Dr. Meleckidzedeck Khayesi is a teacher by profession. He holds a PhD degree in Transport Geography. He was born in Vihiga District, Kenya. He joined the World Health Organization (WHO) in March 2002, after being a lecturer at Kenyatta University in Nairobi, Kenya, for 11 years. He is currently based in the Department of Social Determinants of Health at WHO Headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland. He facilitates the development, implementation and evaluation of road safety programmes in countries; prepares policy guidance; and supports road safety capacity development. His research focus is on road safety, walking, cycling, public transport and transport policy change. He loves transformative pedagogy and local level-led development change. He greatly supports individuals to nurture their talents to become the best they can be.
