The National Museums of Kenya (NMK) is governed by a Board of Directors responsible for policy oversight, strategic leadership, and ensuring the sustainable management of Kenya’s cultural and natural heritage. The Board comprises distinguished professionals, researchers, and experts, each bringing a wealth of experience in governance, finance, culture, heritage, and research.
Board of Directors
Mr. Edwin Jacob Abonyo
Chairman
Dr. Kiprop Lagat
Alternate to the Principal Secretary, State Department of Culture, the Arts and Heritage
Mr. John Ndiritu Mwangi
Alternate to the Principal Secretary, National Treasury
Prof. Mary Gikungu
Director General
Mr. Christopher Foot
Board Member
Mr. Adhan Nuri Berhe
Board Member
Ms. Yasmin Hussein Hassan
Board Member
Mr. Stephen Lesoron Gambare
Board Member
Dr. Reuben Koima
Board Member
Mr. Odek John
Board Member
Ms. Stella Nyambura Kangethe
Board Member
The National Museums of Kenya (NMK), established under the Museums and Heritage Act (2006), is a multi-disciplinary institution dedicated to collecting, preserving, researching, and presenting Kenya’s cultural and natural heritage.