Month: November 2025

Dr. Collins Kipngetich Tanui, Ph.D., is a highly accomplished scientist and researcher specializing in Microbiology, with a focus on pathogens of human importance (pathogen genomics and infectious diseases). He currently holds the position of Principal Technical Officer for Pathogen Genomics at the Africa Union – Africa CDC. In this role, Dr. Tanui is responsible for leading strategic planning efforts, implementing pathogen genomics surveillance programs across Africa, and building capacity for pathogen genomics research and surveillance in Africa Union Member States. He is an expert in data management and communication, ensuring that research findings are effectively disseminated to relevant stakeholders. Dr. Tanui has made significant contributions to public health by leading responses to outbreaks such as cholera in various African countries and spearheading projects to strengthen sequencing capacity for disease detection and surveillance.

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Dr. Roselida Owuor holds PhD in Cell and Molecular Biology from Maseno University, MSc. from University of Nairobi and a degree in Biological science with specialization in Zoology and Botany from Egerton University. Dr. Owuor is a Deputy Director of Research in the Directorate of Research, Science and Technology in the State Department for Higher Education and Research, Ministry of Education.

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Eng. Meshack Otieno Kidenda B Sc, M Sc, CE, FIEK, MCIarb, MBS, HSC., holds a BSc (Civil Engineering) from University of Nairobi and MSc in Traffic Engineering from University of Birmingham. He is a registered Consulting Engineer (CE) with the Engineers Board of Kenya, a Fellow of the Institution of Engineers of Kenya (FIEK), a member of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (MCIarb) and holds two National Honors of MBS and HSC

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Professor J.W. Khamasi, EBS – Acting Vice Chancellor, Kenya-AIST /Council Secretary Professor Jennifer Wanjiku Khamasi has held numerous significant leadership and management roles throughout her extensive career in education, both within Kenyan universities and in broader national and international initiatives. Her roles demonstrate a strong capacity for executive leadership, administration, strategic planning, and project management. […]

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