BOARD OF DIRECTORS
KEMRI is governed by a Board of Directors (BOD) which is responsible for all policy matters, and is composed of a Chairman, seven gazetted/appointed members and four ex-officio members representing various Government Ministries, including the National Commission for Science, Technology and Innovation. KEMRI’s Chief Executive Officer, who is the Principal Accounting Officer of the Institute, is a board member. The Corporation Secretary also serves as secretary to the Board of Management.In order to ensure efficient delivery of Board mandates, the Board operates through the following four (4) Board Committees namely:-
- Audit Committee,
- Human Resource
- Finance and Development and
- Scientific Research and Innovation Committee
Committees of the Board
Responsible for providing strategic direction of research in the Institute. The committee scrutinizes, evaluates and approves research programmes, performance and output of research projects
Scientific Research and Innovation Committee
To provide oversight on Financial and Development matters of the institute
Finance and Development Committee
Oversees all audit functions of the Institute, including financial, procurement, and human resource processes. Monitors implementation of any audit queries raised by the Kenya National Audit Office.
Audit Committee
This committee reviews staff matters, determines staffing levels by reviewing and recommending to the board any new appointments as well as appropriate disciplinary measures on staff who breach existing staff regulations
Human Resource Committee
