Chief Executive Officer

 Dr. Roy B. Mugiira joined the National Biosafety Authority (NBA) in August 2021 as the Director of Technical Services (DTS). Before that, he served as the acting CEO from 22nd February 2022.Previously, he served as the Director of Research, Ministry of Education.

From February 2016 to January 2021, he worked as the Director of Scheduled Sciences at the National Commission for Science, Technology and Innovation (NACOSTI). Before that, from November 2009 to August 2011, he worked as the acting Technical Director and Chief Executive Officer of the National Biosafety Authority (NBA) on deployment from the Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Technology (MoHEST). In the formative stages of NBA, he was involved in building organizational, institutional and human resource capacity for effectively enforcing the Biosafety Act, 2009.

In terms of academic qualifications, Dr Mugiira holds a PhD in the diagnosis of plant viral infections based on the alignment of their DNA sequences. In addition, he has research experience in cloning viral DNA genomes into gene silencing vectors for application in functional genomics. He holds a Master of Science Degree in Plant Pathology and a Bachelor of Education Science Degree from Egerton University.

With more than fifteen years of experience in science and technology, Dr Mugiira has played a key role in developing Kenya's Biotechnology Development Policy and the Biosafety regulatory framework for Genetically Modified Organisms. He is a member of the Royal Society of Biologists and the Biosafety Risk Assessment Panel of Experts for the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety. In addition, he has a broad experience in policy advisory for the governance of Science, Technology and Innovation (ST&I) generally and Biotechnology Development specifically. 

Director Corporation Services 

 Dr. Ann N. Karimi joined the National Biosafety Authority (NBA) in October 2021 as the Director, Corporate Services (DCS). She is a qualified Financial Analyst with over fifteen years of experience in Pensions, Investments, Finance, Administration and the Asset Management Industry across various sectors.

Dr. Karimi holds a PhD in Business Administration with a Major in Finance. In addition, she holds a Master of Science in Finance Degree from the University of Nairobi and a Bachelor of Science Degree in International Business Administration (IBA) with a Major in Finance from United States International University (USIU).
She is a Full Member of the Institute of Certified Financial Analysts (ICIFA) and the Chartered Institute for Securities and Investments (CISI).
Before joining National Biosafety Authority (NBA), she held various senior positions in both the public and private sector, including; Financial Analyst, Head of Credit, East Africa, Head of Pensions and Institutional Business, and held Directorships in the private sector. In addition, she is a Finance and Leadership enthusiast with a certification in Strategic Management and Leadership from the Kenya Institute of Management.

 

 

 

 

 Director Legal Services /Corporation Secretary

 

CS. Moses Lukale Sande is an advocate of the High Court of Kenya of over Ten (10) years standing, 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. CS. Sande has also successfully completed Senior Management Course from the Kenya School of Government and has vast experience in Corporate Governance, Human Rights, Peace Support Operations and Disaster Management matters. Prior to joining NBA, he held various positions in the public and private sectors, including the Ministry of Defense, University of Nairobi and County Government of Kakamega. CS Sande is a Certified Governance and Legal Compliance Auditor.

 

 

 

 

Director Biosafety Research and Compliance

 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 a Masters's degree in Plant Ecology (University of Nairobi-2012). 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 He is currently a PhD Student (Plant Ecology) 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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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