Our Leadership
The Board of Governors sets the Centre's strategic direction, and the Management Team delivers on it — running the programmes, partnerships, research and operations that carry CEMASTEA's mandate across Kenya and the region.
Board of Governors
Appointed to oversee policy, governance and strategic alignment — the Chair and ten members who steward CEMASTEA's mandate.
Dr. Pius Mutisya, OGW
Chair, Board of Governors
Chairs the Board of Governors, providing strategic leadership and ensuring CEMASTEA delivers on its national mandate for STEM teacher development.
Abdijibar Sanay
Member
Beatrice Atieno
Member
Dr. Florah Fedha
Member
Yusuf Jillo Karayu
Member
Dr. Joseph Wambua
Member
Jennifer Bosibori
Member
Allan Sitima
Member
Joseph Magudah
Member
Mary Munyingi
Member
Tom Ngeri
Member
Management Team
The Ag. CEO and senior staff running CEMASTEA day-to-day — directors, deans, coordinators and heads of function.
Gladys Masai
Ag. Chief Executive Officer
Holds an M.A. in Project Planning and Management. Leads CEMASTEA's mission to strengthen STEM teacher professional development across Kenya and the wider region.
Dr. Karanja Mutitu
Ag. Director, STEM Research and Innovation
Holds a PhD in Nanomaterials Chemistry, an MSc. (Chemistry), a B.Ed. (Science) and a Certificate in Copyright Law.
John L. Makanda
Ag. Director, STEM Training
Holds an M.Ed. (Science Education) and a B.Ed. (Science).
CPA Bradon Musyoki Sila
Ag. Deputy Director, Finance & Accounts
Holds an MBA in Finance, a B.Com (Finance) and is a CPA(K) — a member of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants in Kenya (ICPAK).
Dr. Mary Sichangi
Coordinator, Partnerships & Linkages
Holds a Doctorate of Philosophy, an M.A. in Project Planning and Management, a Post-Graduate Diploma in Teacher Education and a B.Ed. (Science).
Joseph Thuo Karanja
Coordinator, Performance Contracting
Holds an M.Env. Science (Kenyatta University), an M.Ed. in Leadership and Management and a B.Ed. in Botany & Zoology.
Nancy Nui
Management Representative · Dean, Mathematics Department · Coordinator Tertiary
Holds an M.Ed. (Mathematics Education) and a B.Ed.
Philip Maate
Dean, Physics Department
Holds an MSc. in Computing and Information Systems and a B.Ed. (Science).
Isaac Muraguri Gathambiri
Dean, Chemistry Department
Holds a Master of Science (Human Resources) and a Bachelor of Science (Chemistry).
Makoba Kizito
Dean, Biology Department · Coordinator STEM Advisory & Consultancy
Holds an M.A. in Education and a B.Ed. (Science).
Kiruja George Kiria
Coordinator, Pre-Primary & Primary
Holds a B.Ed. (Science) and an M.Ed. (Technology).
Paul Waibochi
Coordinator, Information & Communication Technology (ICT)
Holds an M.A., a B.Ed., a Diploma in Project Management and a Diploma in ICT Leadership.
John Oyuga
Coordinator, E-Learning and E-Certification
Holds a Master of Education in Planning, Management and Administration.
Dr. Macharia Mercy
Head, Knowledge Management
Holds a Doctorate in Education (Professional Teacher Development), an M.Ed. in Research and Evaluation of Education Programmes and a B.Ed. (Science).
Agnes Mwangi
Head, Research and Development
Holds an MSc. in Social Statistics and a B.Ed. (Science).
Rose M. Njuki
Head, Human Resource Management
Holds an MSc. and BSc. in Human Resource Management, a CPS-K and a Bachelor of Laws (LLB).
Ann Jane Mumbi
Head, Communication
Holds an M.Ed. in Curriculum Studies and a B.Ed. in Languages.
Lydia Kang'ara
Head, Supply Chain Management
Holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Supply Chain Management option) and is a CIPS.
Mercy Mbugua
Head, Administration
Holds a Bachelor of Arts in Social Sciences.
Mary Namunyak
Head, Hospitality
Holds a BSc. in Hospitality Management and a Diploma in Catering & Accommodation Management.
Joseph Ngugi
Head, Internal Audit
Holds a BBA (Accounting) and CPA Section 1.
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