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Kenya Science Leadership Programme

Building Thought Leaders, Shaping Generations of Science Leaders.

Applications for 2026 Now Open

A Flagship Project Of

Africa Science Leadership Programme

Who Are We?

The Ke-SLP is a career development and leadership initiative for Early-Career Scientists, Researchers & Corporate/Industry Leaders. It is a joint flagship project of the Africa Science Leadership Programme (ASLP) and three Kenyan Universities.

Leadership

Building leaders

Research

Advancing science

Impact

Shaping futures

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The Team Behind Ke-SLP

Meet The Founders

Dr. Annette Okoth

Dr. Annette Okoth

President

Dr. Annette Okoth

President

Dr. Becky Aloo

Dr. Becky Aloo

Vice President

Dr. Becky Aloo

Vice President

Dr. Lucy Mandillah

Dr. Lucy Mandillah

Treasurer

Dr. Lucy Mandillah

Treasurer

Dr. Sabella Kiprono

Dr. Sabella Kiprono

Organizing Secretary

Dr. Sabella Kiprono

Organizing Secretary

Dr. Shehu Shagari Awandu

Dr. Shehu Shagari Awandu

Executive Secretary

Dr. Shehu Shagari Awandu

Executive Secretary

Our Mission

To create a lasting network of Science Leaders on the African continent, spanning across countries, institutions and disciplinary boundaries.

Our Vision

“Building Thought Leaders, Shaping Generations of Science Leaders.”

What We Do

We recognize that leadership is not a position, but the legacy one leaves behind. We demonstrate that true leadership is a vital ingredient in driving desired change, and we empower generations to lead with purpose.

Key Initiatives

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We identify potential leaders and build them into thought leaders through the Creative Problem Solving (CPS) Process.

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We mentor Science Leaders in Schools, Colleges, Universities and Organizations.

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We connect Mentees to impact-driven Mentors

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We build workable networks with renowned leaders.

Our Model

Ke-SLP seeks to spread the Science Leadership initiative across Kenya, East Africa and beyond, empowering talented individuals to solve complex challenges.

"We use a highly interactive cycle between theory, application, and reflection to build workableParadigm shifts in African science."

Theory
Foundation
Practice
Application
Reflection
Growth
Legacy
Impact
Ke-SLP Programme

Our Programme

What the programme covers
Collective Leadership
Creative & Systems Thinking
Effective Problem Solving
Collaborative Impact
Advanced Dialogue Skills
Soft Skills Development
Social Media Influence
Networking
Mentorship & Self-Branding
Ke-SLP Scope

Our Scope

The Programme targets early to mid-career researchers from Universities, research institutions and managers/leaders from parastatals and prospective leaders across Kenya and beyond.

Early-Career ResearchersMid-Career ResearchersUniversity LeadersParastatal Managers
Ke-SLP Impact

Our Impact

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ECRs Trained
Cohort 1 — Nairobi
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ECRs Trained
Cohort 2 — MMUST
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Universities
Represented

Incepted in August 2024, our impact is already being felt across Kenya. Three successful cohorts trained across Nairobi and MMUST. Watch out for future calls!

Ke-SLP Benefits

Benefits

What you stand to gain

Talent Identification

Identifies young academics and researchers with demonstrated leadership potential.

Skills Application

Supports application of acquired skills to initiatives relevant to business and research development.

Impact Network

Creates a network focused on providing lasting solutions to real life problems.

Leadership Curriculum

Advances a curriculum for leadership development utilized in diverse institutions.

Our Partners