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Prof. Jenesio Kinyamario PhD (Nairobi), MSc (Texas A&M), BSc (Nairobi) Chairman Board of Directors
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Prof. Kinyamario holds a PhD in Plant Ecology from the University of Nairobi, a Master’s degree in Range Management from Texas A&M University in the USA and a Bachelor’s degree in Botany and Zoology from the University of Nairobi. He is a full Professor (now retired) of the University of Nairobi. Besides his academic and research work, Prof. Kinyamario offers consultancy services to various organizations such as the World Bank, the United Nations Environment Programme and the Kenya Government on environmental issues. He is also a Fellow of the World Innovation Foundation and a Member of the Environmental Institute of Kenya. He has previously served as a member of the Board of the Coffee Research Foundation, Moi University Council, Rivatex EA Ltd, and Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital. |
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Dr. Daniel Njoroge Board Member |
Dr. Daniel Njoroge is a registered pharmacist with over 40 years’ experience in both Government and Private Practice in Community Pharmacy. He holds a bachelor of Pharmacy from the University of Nairobi and a postgraduate diploma in community Pharmacy. He is a member of Pharmaceutical Society of Kenya (PSK). He has been involved with resource mobilization globally with International funds managers. He is a member of Finance &Administration Committee and Technical Committee. |
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Mohamed Haji Hussein Board Member |
Mr. Mohamed Haji Hussein holds a Diploma in Clinical Medicine and a Higher Diploma in Ophthalmology with 44 years’ experience in medical practice. He served in the Ministry of Health as a clinician for 10 years and in private practice for 34 years. He also served as a Director with the National Housing Corporation (NHC). He is a member of Audit Committee and Technical Committee. |
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Dr. Isabella Ayagah Rep of PS Public Health |
Dr. Isabella Ayagah has a working experience of 17 years with 8 years’ experience in Global Health Affairs and Diplomacy and 9 years in Health Security. She actively influenced national, regional and global health agenda through bilateral and multilateral engagements on behalf of the Government of Kenya and the East Africa Region. She led the establishment of the Eastern African Regional Collaborating Centre (RCC) of the Africa CDC currently hosted in Nairobi Kenya. Ayagah supported capacity building in Global Health Diplomacy for health ministers and over 150 senior government officials from the East, Central, and Southern Africa- Health Community (ECSA-HC) member states since 2009. She established the Global Health Security office in the Ministry of Health which mobilized resources through bilateral and multilateral arrangements to build national capacities for health security. This includes the implementation of a Threat Reduction Biological Engagement Programme that supported building capacities for health security in critical institutions including KEMRI, KEVEVAPI, CVL, Kajiado, and Isiolo Country Hospital Laboratories. She has also been focal in developing national and regional health security policies. |
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Salim Hamisi Kuti Phd Dissertation (JKUAT) |
Salim Kuti has worked for seven Ministries including Finance and Planning, Youth Affairs and Sports, Agriculture and Livestock Development, Roads and Transport, Interior and National Administration, Devolution and Panning. |
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Dr.Gilbert Muthee Mwoga Rep of PS Crops Development |
Alternate Member state Department for Agriculture 31 years’ experience in civil service in the Kenyan Agricultural sector. The current Director Agribusinesses and market development state for Agriculture. PhD in Environmental studies of Kenyatta University, MSc in Agriculture and Rural Development, KEMU and BSc in Agriculture University of Nairobi. He has supported in the implementation research and extension of various programs and projects in the Agriculture sector. |
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Ms. Ann Mureithi Alternate to the PS, National Treasury |
Ms. Ann Mureithi serves on the Board of NBA as an Alternate to the PS, National Treasury. She is an Economist working at the National Treasury with 15 years’ experience in Policy Formulation, Fiscal Affairs, Public Finance Management as well as Strategic Planning. Ms. Ann holds a Master of Arts Degree in Economics from the University of Nairobi and a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Economics from Maseno University. In addition, she holds certification in Local Development Economics from the Korea International Cooperation Agency, Gender Responsive Economics from IDEP, certification in Project Planning and Management from the Eastern and Southern Africa Management Institute and a certificate in Strategic Leadership from the Kenya School of Government. She is a member of the Economist Society of Kenya. Over her professional life she has been engaged in the Budget making process (MTEF) for both National and County Governments, preparation of Medium-Term Plans (MTPs), County Integrated Development Plans (CIDPs), Strategic Plans and Sectoral Plans. She has also played a key role in coordinating and strengthening financial and fiscal relations between the National and County Governments to enhance public finance management. |
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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 Kenyattta 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. |
