Prof. Walter O. Oyawa, PhD
Prof. Walter O. Oyawa is currently the Director General/Chief Executive Officer of the National Commission for Science, Technology, and Innovation (NACOSTI). He holds a PhD in Civil Engineering (Structural Engineering), at Kyoto University, Japan, M.Sc. Civil Engineering (Structural Engineering), at the University of Nairobi, Master of Tropical Veterinary Science at the University of Edinburgh and a B.Sc. Civil Engineering, at the University of Nairobi. He holds an Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA), at JKUAT. He is a Registered Professional Engineer, Engineers Registration Board of Kenya (ERB), Corporate member, the Institution of Engineers of Kenya (IEK), and a Lead Expert, the National Environmental Management Authority (NEMA).
Prof. Walter O. Oyawa is a member of KALRO BoM.
Prof. Walter O. Oyawa is currently the Director General/Chief Executive Officer of the National Commission for Science, Technology, and Innovation (NACOSTI). He holds a PhD in Civil Engineering (Structural Engineering), at Kyoto University, Japan, M.Sc. Civil Engineering (Structural Engineering), at the University of Nairobi, Master of Tropical Veterinary Science at the University of Edinburgh and a B.Sc. Civil Engineering, at the University of Nairobi. He holds an Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA), at JKUAT. He is a Registered Professional Engineer, Engineers Registration Board of Kenya (ERB), Corporate member, the Institution of Engineers of Kenya (IEK), and a Lead Expert, the National Environmental Management Authority (NEMA).Prof. Walter O. Oyawa is a member of KALRO BoM.
CPA Margaret WamuyuCPA Margaret Wamuyu is a professional accountant with experience at different Boards and is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Finance. She is a Certified Public Accountant and a Member of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK). She also holds a Master of Business Administration degree from the University of Nairobi and a Bachelor of Commerce degree (First Class Honors) from KCA University. She is a Senior Government Officer with a wealth of experience in Accounting, Performance Contracting, and Public Financial Management. She is currently working at the National Treasury and Planning. She represents, PS National Treasury
Mrs. Grace G. Kimaru
Mrs. Grace G. Kimaru is currently Deputy Director in charge of Livestock Market Development and Agribusiness in the Directorate of Livestock Production, State Department of Livestock Production, Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries, and Cooperatives. She is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Entrepreneurship at Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology. She is a member of the Animal Production Society of Kenya (APSK).
She also holds a Master’s Degree in Entrepreneurship from the Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology and a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture (Upper Second Class honors) from The University of Nairobi. She has a wealth of experience in Policy formulation, Performance contracting and Training.
Mrs. Grace Kimaru represents PS State Department for Livestock
Mrs. Grace G. Kimaru is currently Deputy Director in charge of Livestock Market Development and Agribusiness in the Directorate of Livestock Production, State Department of Livestock Production, Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries, and Cooperatives. She is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Entrepreneurship at Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology. She is a member of the Animal Production Society of Kenya (APSK).She also holds a Master’s Degree in Entrepreneurship from the Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology and a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture (Upper Second Class honors) from The University of Nairobi. She has a wealth of experience in Policy formulation, Performance contracting and Training.
Mrs. Grace Kimaru represents PS State Department for Livestock
Ms. Clara W. Mwangi
Ms. Clara W. Mwangi is appointed as an Independent Member of the Board and Chairs the Audit, Risk and Governance Committee of the Board. She has over twenty years of experience at Senior Management Levels with International Educational Institutions and with a special focus in areas of Finance, Human Resource,s and Administration.
She is a holder of a Bachelor of Education Degree (Kenyatta University) and has attended various International Management Courses globally. Clara is currently serving as a Deputy Director at a leading International School in the Region
Ms. Clara W. Mwangi is appointed as an Independent Member of the Board and Chairs the Audit, Risk and Governance Committee of the Board. She has over twenty years of experience at Senior Management Levels with International Educational Institutions and with a special focus in areas of Finance, Human Resource,s and Administration.She is a holder of a Bachelor of Education Degree (Kenyatta University) and has attended various International Management Courses globally. Clara is currently serving as a Deputy Director at a leading International School in the Region
Dr. Mukiri Wa Githendu
Dr. Githendu is appointed as an Independent Member of the Board and Chairs the Research, Technical and Innovations Committee of the Board. He lectures at Kenyatta University’s School of Agriculture and Enterprise Development.
Dr. Mukirir Wa Githendu holds a PhD with expertise in seed technology.
Dr. Githendu is appointed as an Independent Member of the Board and Chairs the Research, Technical and Innovations Committee of the Board. He lectures at Kenyatta University’s School of Agriculture and Enterprise Development.
Dr. Mukirir Wa Githendu holds a PhD with expertise in seed technology.
Ms. Teresia Wambui Karanja
Ms. Karanja holds a Master’s Degree in Plant Pathology. She heads the Pathology, Weeds, and Pesticide Advisory Services Branch at Plant Protection Services Division. She is also a Board Committee Member of Technical Registration of new pest control products and Audit committees.
She represents the Principal Secretary of, the State Department for Crops Dev. & Agricultural Research, Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries & Cooperatives
Ms. Karanja holds a Master’s Degree in Plant Pathology. She heads the Pathology, Weeds, and Pesticide Advisory Services Branch at Plant Protection Services Division. She is also a Board Committee Member of Technical Registration of new pest control products and Audit committees.She represents the Principal Secretary of, the State Department for Crops Dev. & Agricultural Research, Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries & Cooperatives
Mr. Isaac Odek Mr. Isaac Odek represents Inspector General, State Corporations. He is a Member with no voting rights.
Dr. Eliud K. Kireger, OGW
Dr. Eliud Kiplimo Kireger is the Director General/CEO of KALRO. Prior to this appointment, he served as the Managing Director/CEO of the Tea Research Foundation of Kenya. Dr Kireger attained his Ph.D. in Plant Eco-physiology from the University of Wales, (UK), an MSc in Genetics and Tree breeding from the University of Toronto (Canada), and a BSc in Forestry from Moi University (Kenya). He has trained in Conflict Management and Resolution, Strategic Leadership, Company Directorship, and Change Management among others. He was an Appointed Member of the board of management of Kenya Agricultural Research Institute (KARI) where he chaired the Audit Committee. He is the Secretary to the KALRO Board of Management.