Leadership

Guiding Leadership in Heritage Conservation

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

Mr. Edwin Jacob Abonyo

Chairman

Dr. Kiprop Lagat

Dr. Kiprop Lagat

Alternate to the Principal Secretary, State Department of Culture, the Arts and Heritage

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Mr. John Ndiritu Mwangi

Alternate to the Principal Secretary, National Treasury

Prof. Mary Gikungu

Prof. Mary Gikungu

Director General

Mr. Christopher Foot

Mr. Christopher Foot

Board Member

Mr. Adhan Nuri Berhe

Mr. Adhan Nuri Berhe

Board Member

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Ms. Yasmin Hussein Hassan

Board Member

Ms. Stephen Lesoron Gambare

Mr. Stephen Lesoron Gambare

Board Member

Dr. Reuben Koima

Dr. Reuben Koima

Board Member

Mr. Odek John

Mr. Odek John

Board Member

Ms. Stella Nyambura Kangethe

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.

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