Gordon Ogutu
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Gordon Ogutu
@gordonogutu.bsky.social
Migration Governance | Humanitarianism | Architectures of Aid | International Development | Design Justice | Climate Adaptation.
Interesting poem by Dr. Fiona Murphy, questioning contemporary “green” narratives that present restoration as neutral care.
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We Have Never Recovered | Public Anthropologist
Fragments on Trees & Ireland 1. Stumps First, they took the trees. Oak into ribs for ships. Ash into tools. Elm into scaffold. Each cut a census. Each stump a…
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February 5, 2026 at 3:17 PM
Hot off the press!

Take a look at my review of the book 'Architecture of Migration: The Dadaab Refugee Camps and Humanitarian Settlement', by Anooradha Siddiqi in the latest issue of the Conflict and Society journal.
The latest Open Access volume of Conflict and Society: Advances in Research has been published! View the TOC here: bit.ly/4qS0ecM

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January 30, 2026 at 2:26 PM
My 2025 in summary:

Finished my PhD studies in June and graduated in October.
Started a postdoctoral research position in DCU in November

Designed and taught two modules: The Politics of Sub-Saharan Africa (Undergraduate) and Forced Migration and Host Societies for DCU SALIS (Masters)
December 26, 2025 at 6:14 PM
Reposted by Gordon Ogutu
Apparently, my blog recent post blog has already upset some people at the Kakuma UNHCR office (mission accomplished). Essentially, I point out how their work, lives, and policies are devoid of any refugee voices, and their outlook is very colonial.

Read it here:
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Humanitarian Infrastructures at the End of Aid – Stefan Millar – Vital Infrastructures
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December 16, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Looking for literature/ reading recommendations about knowledge transfer methodologies. Any suggestion will be appreciated.
#Research #Methodologies
December 16, 2025 at 10:53 AM
Happy to be part of this project which explores how climate solutions can centre the needs and voices of marginalised communities.
December 2, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Today, I submitted copies of my PhD thesis to the Dublin City University registry after a successful viva in June. A very proud moment for me after four years of hardwork. I couldn't be more grateful to my supervisors, Prof Agnès Maillot and Fiona Murphy, for all they've done for me over the years.
August 15, 2025 at 3:26 PM