The Kenya National Innovation Agency (KeNIA) is a State Corporation established under the Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) Act, No. 28 of 2013 under the Ministry of Education. The core mandate of the Agency is to develop and manage the National Innovation System. The Agency is therefore responsible for co-ordination, promotion and regulation of the National Innovation Ecosystem. Working with partners, KeNIA works to strengthen interrelationships between actors in order to promote innovation and enterprise development out of research and ideas. From supporting the identification, recording and protection of innovative ideas to coordinating the establishment and implementation of appropriate policies, standards, processes, infrastructure, and partnerships to nurture the innovative ideas. The agency also works with partners to ensure appropriate prioritization, relevant capacity development, innovation recognition and publication of the same.
Leadership Opportunities at the Kenya National Innovation Agency (KeNIA)
KeNIA BOARD CHAIRPERSON
- Post
Duration: Contract
- Application
Deadline: 17 Mar, 2026
For appointment as a Chairperson, a candidate must:
- Hold a
Doctorate degree from a university recognized in Kenya.
- Have
at least fifteen (15) years’ experience in leadership and management of
public or private institutions.
- Have
demonstrated knowledge and experience in matters related to Science,
Technology and Innovation.
- Be
capable of contributing to development of the Science, Technology and
Innovation system in Kenya.
- Be a
person of high moral character and integrity in accordance with Chapter
Six of the Constitution.
KeNIA BOARD MEMBER (4 POSTS)
- Post
Duration: Contract
- Application
Deadline: 17 Mar, 2026
For appointment to this position, a person must:
- Hold
at least a Master’s Degree from a university recognized in Kenya,
- Have
demonstrated knowledge and experience in matters related to Science,
Technology and Innovation.
- Be a
person of high moral character and integrity in accordance with Chapter
Six of the Constitution.
- Be
capable of contributing to development of the Science, Technology and
Innovation system in Kenya.
NOTE:
Knowledge and demonstrated experience in any of the
following Science, Technology and Innovation areas will be considered an added
advantage;
- Start-Up
Ecosystem Development;
- Commercialisation
Systems;
- Legal
Regulatory and Policy Environments; or
- Resource
Mobilisation and Management.