The AfriCenter

Dr. Margaret Karembu (MBS) is the Director of ISAAA AfriCenter and the pioneering chair of OFAB Kenya. She is a senior level environmental science management specialist with extensive experience in technology transfer, environmental impact audits, and modern biotechnology applications for small-scale agriculture. A science educator and communication trainer, Margaret has actively strengthened science communication and policy outreach for informed choices on modern biosciences across Africa. She has also contributed significantly to international biotechnology and biosafety discourse through presentations, technical papers, and participation in major global policy processes.

Anne boasts more than 20 years of experience in administrative and executive-level roles. She upholds high ethical standards and integrity, demonstrating self-confidence, discipline, and consistency in all her endeavors. A highly organized and strategic planner, Anne excels in navigating challenges, prioritizing tasks effectively, and delivering results under tight deadlines. Her work has contributed immensely to AfriCenter’s organizational efficiency and success, and she also has training in Business Administration, Management, and Accounting.

Nderitu is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA-K) and also holds a Bachelor of Commerce. He is in charge of overall finance administration, human resource management, and compliance with applicable protocols, statutory requirements, and regulatory obligations. Anthony has a wealth of experience in auditing, tax compliance, and project management, bringing strong operational discipline to AfriCenter’s finance and administration functions.

Ezekiel Ng’ang’a joined ISAAA AfriCenter as a Video Production Consultant and is a media professional with experience in both local and international media spaces. Before joining AfriCenter, he worked as a television producer at Family TV Kenya and previously served as Chief Operations Manager at Youth TV Kenya, rising from an earlier production and content acquisition role. He brings strong broadcast, production, and visual storytelling experience to AfriCenter’s documentation and communication work.

Dr. Godfrey M. Ngure is a Senior Program Officer at ISAAA AfriCenter, specializing in science communication, science diplomacy, and policy advocacy to advance bioscience-driven development in Africa. He holds a Ph.D. in Biotechnology from the University of Tsukuba, Japan. With over ten years of experience, he leads regional networks of early-career bioscience professionals and coordinates multi-stakeholder initiatives that strengthen science, technology, and innovation ecosystems. His work emphasizes evidence-informed approaches to climate change adaptation and food and nutrition security, with a strong orientation toward the One Health approach, integrating human, animal, and ecosystem health. At ISAAA AfriCenter, Dr. Ngure facilitates strategic partnerships that enhance research translation, capacity building, and policy engagement within Kenya’s and Africa’s bioscience landscape. He serves as Secretariat to the Africa Youth for Biosciences Network (AYBN) and the African Association for Advancements in Synthetic Biology (AAASynBio), where he promotes responsible, equitable, and sustainable development of bioscience across the continent. In these roles, he contributes to regional and international science diplomacy processes, engaging in policy dialogues and multilateral deliberations that shape governance frameworks for emerging biosciences.

Paul has experiential strengths in sharing information on the benefits of biotech crops with a wide range of stakeholders including policy makers, legislators, community leaders, farmers, and consumers. He has played a significant role in enhancing Africa’s capacity for international biosafety negotiations and contributed to key continental and global policy processes. He is also passionate about crop improvement through modern technologies and has keen interest in genome editing in addition to plant breeding. His work combines biosafety systems coordination with science communication, policy engagement, and agricultural innovation advocacy.

Walter Langat coordinates the Africa Science Dialogue, a platform that bridges the gap between science and society through timely interventions against misinformation in agriculture, health, and the environment. With a background in communication and media, Walter brings more than ten years of experience in communication consultancy and training across public and private institutions in Kenya. In addition to leading Africa Science Dialogue work, he also supports strategic media relations and science communication capacity strengthening for AfriCenter’s programs.

Edna coordinates the Open Forum on Agricultural Biotechnology (OFAB) in Africa – Kenya Chapter, a platform that creates space for frank and evidence-based discussions on the benefits and challenges of modern biotechnology. She holds a BSc in Biochemistry and is pursuing an MSc in Biotechnology with specialization in animal biotechnology, diagnostics, and vaccine development. Edna also brings experience in people-centered public health interventions and was recognized with the African AI Research Award for Innovation Funding for Junior Researchers.

As the Digital Communications Officer, Peter is tasked with creating content for publication on the ISAAA AfriCenter website, including blog posts, and helping shape strategy for the organization’s social media platforms. He also supports conference moderation and co-hosts Africa Science Dialogue podcasts. Peter has a background in both science and communication, which helps him deliver effectively as a science communicator. Before joining AfriCenter, he worked as a business and science reporter and later as a senior reporter with Standard Group, where he received internal recognition for excellence in journalism.

Charlene Mbugua supports ISAAA AfriCenter as a Data Scientist Intern with a growing focus on artificial intelligence, machine learning model development, chatbot creation, and website development. Her work combines data analysis with practical digital solutions, helping transform complex information into intelligent tools, responsive web experiences, and clear insights that strengthen communication, innovation, and decision making across AfriCenter’s programs.