Nehemiah Ngetich

Ag. Chief Executive Officer

 Mr Ng'etich joined NBA in August 2012 as a Biosafety Inspector. He moved in ranks to the position of Assistant Director in charge of the Biosafety Training and Accreditation Department at the National Biosafety Authority.

In terms of academic qualifications, He holds a Bachelor's degree (BSc Horticulture) from Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT-2002), A Post Graduate Diploma in Education (PGDE-Moi University-2005) and a Masters's degree in Plant Ecology (University of Nairobi-2012). He is currently a PhD (Plant Ecology) student at Nairobi University Chiromo Campus. Before assuming his current position, Mr. Ngetich worked in different positions within the Biosafety Training Department. He has been instrumental in drafting technical guidelines for regulating plants and animal biotechnology in Kenya. Lastly, he has also worked previously as a teacher in various schools in Kenya.

Mr. Ngetich has attended and facilitated many Conferences and Workshops both locally and internationally.

 Dr. Ann N. Karimi

Director, Corporate Services

Dr. Ann N. Karimi is a qualified Financial Analyst with over fifteen years of experience in Pensions, Investments, Finance, Administration and the Asset Management Industry across various sectors. She holds a Doctor of Philosophy in Business Administration (Finance), Master of Finance Degree and a Bachelor’s of Science Degree in International Business Administration (Finance). She is a Full member of the Institute of Certified Financial Analysts (ICIFA) and the Chartered Institute for Securities and Investments (CISI).

CS. Moses Lukale Sande

Corporation Secretary & Director Legal Services

CS. Moses Lukale Sande is an advocate of the High Court of Kenya of over Ten (10) years, a Certified Secretary of Kenya and a member of the Institute of Certified Secretaries of Kenya (ICSK) in good standing and a member of the Law Society of Kenya (LSK). He holds a Bachelor of Laws degree (LL. B) from the University of Nairobi, a post-graduate Diploma in law from the Kenya School of Law; and a Master of Laws degree (LL.M) in International Criminal Justice and Armed Conflict from the University of Nottingham, United Kingdom.

Mr. Josphat Muchiri

Ag. Director Biosafety Research and Compliance

He is currently in-charge of Technical Services Directorate, in an acting capacity, mandated to implement the core mandate of the Authority. He is also the National Focal Point to the Biosafety Clearing House (BCH) as well as the Emergency Contacts person to the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety.

Prior to joining NBA, he worked with the Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service (KEPHIS).

Mr. Muchiri was a member of the AHTEG Committee on Risk Assessment and Risk Management of the CBD between year 2014 and 2016. He has facilitated in various fora nationally and internationally as an expert on biosafety regulatory frameworks in Kenya and other diverse topics related to biotechnology, biosafety and emerging technologies.

CPA. Geoffrey Ogoti Ogoro

Director Audit and Risk Assurance

CPA Geoffrey Ogoti Ogoro is a distinguished professional with over 23 years of exemplary experience in public-sector auditing and risk assurance. In his 12 years of impactful service at the National Biosafety Authority (NBA), he was instrumental in establishing and operationalizing the Internal Audit Directorate. He is a holder of a Master’s in Finance and is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA(K)). He is a Certified Professional Mediator (CPM), showcasing his adeptness in resolving conflicts and fostering collaborative environments. His multidisciplinary expertise is further strengthened by active membership in esteemed professional bodies, including the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK), the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE), and the International Academy of Mediators. He has honed his leadership abilities through the Strategic Leadership Development Program and a Senior Management Course at the Kenya School of Government. His credentials as a Trainer of Trainers and his specialized training in Corporate Governance for Directors underline his dedication to fostering best practices in governance and ethical leadership. His scholarly contributions include published research in the Research Journal of Finance and Accounting on the Effectiveness of Audit Committees in the Public Sector.