Core Qualifications
Global Credentials: Certified by the International Federation of Biosafety Associations (IFBA) in Biorisk Management, Biosecurity & Cyberbiosecurity
Accredited Trainer: Chemical/Biological Weapons Recognition & Countermeasures (NCBRT, USA)
Leadership Roles: Head, National Biosafety/Biosecurity Unit (Kenya MOH) & CBRN Lead, National Disaster Management Unit
Chair, East Africa Regional Biosafety & Biosecurity Technical Working Group (Africa CDC)
Africa CDC Regional Subject Matter Expert for Biosafety Training Certification
Key Achievements
Trained 4,000+ healthcare workers across Sub-Saharan Africa; mentored 100+ national trainers
Spearheaded biosafety programs in Rwanda, Zambia, Malawi, and Lesotho (World Bank/ECSA-HC projects)
Developed Kenya's first online Biorisk Refresher Training (hosted on MOH Virtual Academy)
Technical lead for Kenya's WHO Joint External Evaluations (JEE) on Biosafety (2015, 2024)
Designed field protocols for zoonotic outbreaks (Rift Valley Fever, Brucellosis) in high-risk counties
Technical Specialization
ISO 35001 & WHO Lab Biosafety Manual implementation
- • Lab waste management systems
- • One-Health integration for zoonotic threats
- • BSL-2+ facility auditing
Education
- BSc Biochemistry (University of Eldoret)
- Higher National Diploma: Clinical Chemistry (Kenya Medical Training College)
Certifications
- IFBA Certified in Biorisk Management
- IFBA Certified in Biosecurity
- IFBA Certified in Cyberbiosecurity
- NCBRT Accredited Trainer